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Needs of bariatric people for mobilty

Needs of bariatric people for mobilty

25/08/2023

Bariatric clients are those with a high body weight, most of whom will also have a diagnosis of obesity. Since 1998, obesity has been recognised as a chronic disease. (1) This results when the body is consuming less energy than it is taking in, causing an imbalance that leads to an accumulation of excess adipose (fat) tissue. Body mass index (BMI) calculates the relationship between a person's height and weight. It is often used as a starting point to determine whether someone is obese, although it may not be fully accurate. (2)

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Boarding Soon: Wheelchairs on Commercial Aircraft

Boarding Soon: Wheelchairs on Commercial Aircraft

03/01/2023

There have been efforts to make positive changes for flying with a wheelchair with input from consumer groups like the Paralyzed Veterans of America and United Spinal, as well as several airlines, RESNA, in-cabin manufacturers, and governmental agencies.

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Who Needs Anterior Head Supports?

Who Needs Anterior Head Supports?

23/02/2022

Head supports come in a range of shapes, sizes, and configurations. A well-designed head support provides comfort, stability, and alignment of the head and neck, enabling socialization and communication whilst keeping the airway safe for breathing and swallowing.We are often asked by parents, therapists, teachers, and carers what supports can be used to position the head upright. Anterior head supports may seem like they could work, but I usually try to start with other options to correct posture before considering an anterior head support.

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Poids de transport d'un fauteuil roulant rigide et ultra léger

Poids de transport d'un fauteuil roulant rigide et ultra léger

23/02/2021

En ce qui concerne les avantages de conception et de configuration de fauteuils roulants ultra légers pour les utilisateurs actifs de fauteuils roulants manuels, les preuves cliniques sont solides. Une conception unique de fauteuil roulant ultra léger est destiné à servir de prolongement à chaque utilisateur, afin qu'il puisse participer de manière indépendante non seulement aux activités de base de la vie quotidienne, mais aussi aux activités de son choix. La possibilité de se rendre à un endroit avec son fauteuil roulant par un véhicule personnel ou les transports publics est souvent un must lorsuq'un client dresse une liste de ce qu'il est important de prendre en compte pour acquérir un nouveau fauteuil roulant. Dans ce blog, nous allons examiner de plus près quelques éléments à prendre en considération concernant le transport d'un fauteuil roulant rigide ultra léger.

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