Posts Tagged ‘wheelchairs’
Spine injuries
Spinal Cord Injury and Assistive Technology Living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to independently participate in everyday activities. Read more about (opens in a new tab)”>Spinal Cord Injury here > One of the ways that Occupational Therapists (OT) can assist those with a SCI improve…
Read MoreCase Study – Power Wheelchair
Meet one of our participants with a great assistive technology outcome. Mrs. J is a local Sunshine Coast participant. She was referred to SSRG for a new power wheelchair and pressure cushion through NDIS. At the time of the referral, Mrs. J had an aged standard manual wheelchair and a foam cushion which was no…
Read MoreWheelchair Scripting
What wheelchair is right for me? Wheelchairs are far more than just a means of transport. Whether you are a part time or full-time wheelchair user, there are things that need to be done to make sure that your wheelchair is going to suit your individual needs. In a real sense, a wheelchair is an…
Read MoreMuscular Dystrophy
What is muscular dystrophy? Muscular Dystrophy is the term given to a group of genetic (inherited) conditions where the body’s muscles change over time, resulting in increased weakness, muscle deterioration, decreased organ function and other disabling symptoms. There are more than 30 different types of muscular dystrophy. Some forms of Muscular Dystrophy, such as Duchenne…
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