Behaviour is Communication: Understanding Discomfort vs Emotional Distress in Wheelchair Seating. Exhibiting a distressed behaviour that is challenging and agitated, is often observed as purely emotional or behavioural. However, for a wheelchair user, especially non verbal or individuals with cognitive…
Even the most meticulously planned Assistive Technology applications don’t always align with funding timelines. When a funding application has unexpected delays, individuals are often left vulnerable waiting for essential equipment they need now. This is why Urgoform recommends building a…
Floor Hoist & Gantry Hoist Comparison – The right patient transfer solution ultimately comes down to what’s most suitable for the individual. Often however, there are other factors that may need consideration. Like funding, environment (floor space and if a…
Patient gantry hoists are a portable alternative to ceiling mounted systems. Mobile (gantry) hoist are installed without the need for mounting any additional permanent fixtures to walls or ceilings. Commonly used in homes and healthcare facilities when ceiling mounted tracks…
Designed to supplement the movement of a manual wheelchair, wheelchair power assist devices are attached to manual wheelchairs to provide a motorised push to provide additional movement assistance with less physical effort required. Key Benefits of Wheelchair Power Assist Less…
The right wheelchair offers more than just comfort and support; it empowers the user to live more independently. Nicole is another example of the right chair with the right individually scripted seating, providing the right solution. Nicole felt the comfort…
Standers and gait trainers are both designed to support and assist individuals in an upright position. Standers help maintain an upright weight-bearing position primarily for postural support and related benefits. Whilst gait trainers are designed to assist with walking, offering…
A kids wheelchair (generally referred to as a paediatric wheelchair) is a mobility device designed to specifically meet the needs of children who require the aid of assistive technology. Most commonly used to support children with a physical disability. A…
A power wheelchair (often also referred to as an electric wheelchair) will typically utilise one of three wheelchair drive types. Front-wheel drive (FWD), mid-wheel drive (MWD) and rear-wheel drive (RWD). These three options have the drive wheel as the largest…
