Permobil’s Solutions & Resources for Fighting COVID-19
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Explorer Mini: Independence through exploration
Permobil is excited to introduce the Explorer Mini, a developmentally-inspired power mobility device designed to help aid in the achievement of early childhood milestones by promoting self-initiated movement.
The Explorer Mini gives young children, 12-36 months of age with mobility impairments, the opportunity to increase their independence through exploration.
Real-time power wheelchair insights
MyPermobil communicates directly with your power wheelchair and provides the most up-to-date information on individual battery range estimates, distance and seating behavior.
PushTracker E2 & SwitchControl
A seamless power assist experience: paired with the PushTracker E2 and SwitchControl, SmartDrive offers added flexibility, convenience and control options to empower your active lifestyle.
Reach for More
Engage with your world like never before with Permobil power positioning. ActiveHeight™ lets you rise above the status quo with 12″ and 14″ seat elevator options and ActiveReach™ forward tilt technology creates 4.5″ of additional reach. Vertical stand allows for socialization at a peer-to-peer level.
Inspired design
The F-Series builds on over 50 years of experience to create our most capable family of front wheel drive power wheelchairs ever. We’ve combined a low center of gravity, optimized weight distribution and powerful high efficiency motors to offer enhanced base stability, obstacle climbing and chair responsiveness.
Stand without compromise
We combined all of the performance features of the F5 Corpus with superior power standing functionality. Fully programmable standing sequences allow user position to be optimized using supine, semi-reclined or sit-to-stand techniques.
Strength and stability
Power meets performance on the new F5 Corpus with a blazing 7.5mph top end speed and upgraded ComfortRide Pro suspension. All-wheel independent, fully adjustable, oil dampened shocks provide the ultimate in ride comfort while helping to reduce vibrations that can transfer from terrain up to user.
Small footprint, big impact
The F3 Corpus offers the smallest footprint of the F-series front wheel drive power wheelchairs. Its compact size and agility allows users to easily maneuver in and out of tight spaces.
Ergo Seating Options: All Rigid Frames
The Ergonomic Advantage provides an additional unique bend in the frame creating an ergonomic seat slope sitting you lower in the chair providing greater pelvic stability and improved posture through optimal contouring.
The powerful assistant for your power assist.
The Smart Evaluation App is a mobile based app for clinicians, ATPs and SmartDrive users developed to improve safety, connectivity, training, and evaluations efforts for SmartDrive devices anywhere
Ready for Take Off
Watch your kid soar in the ultra-lightweight TiLite Pilot. The TiLite Pilot has built-in forward growth adjustment to grow with your child and maintain optimal rear wheel access. The ultra-lightweight design and carbon fiber frame panels make it 50% lighter and a breeze for kids to navigate all the adventures of their great big world.
Connectivity Comes Standard
We live in a world where connection is everything. Your chair should be no exception. Using the latest technology, your chair now connects you to your service technician through a single, intuitive platform to improve communication, provide real-time diagnostics and help you conquer anything the world throws at you.
Durable, Comfortable, Adjustable
BodiLink® is a family of wheelchair seating and positioning accessories that combine best-in-class hardware and anatomically designed pads to provide the highest level of adjustability and comfort to meet a wide array of patient’s unique positioning needs.
One Chair. Endless Options
Finally, a true Permobil quality solution for those users who require a more traditional rehab style seating system with limited to no power seat functions. Designed with adaptable seating and positioning needs in mind, the M1 offers all the flexibility without the compromise.
Education & Evidence
Proof in motion.
The right chair can make all the difference — in your life, in your independence, and in your long-term health. See how we’re using the latest medical research to deliver information that moves everyone in our industry forward.
Latest Blog Posts
Common Concerns About Early Power Mobility Devices
The last part in our series about developmental milestones in early childhood focusing on mobility. Seepart 1,part 2,part 3,part 4, part 5,part 6,part 7, part 8,part 9, part 10, part 11, and part 12.
Perhaps one of the mostly widely known authors on this topic are Wiart and Darrah from an article published in 2002 entitled “Changing philosophical perspectives on the management of children with physical disabilities: Their effect on the use of powered mobility.” The authors highlight the paradigm shift that occurred around that time frame and that several factors contributed to the new philosophy.
Two very important political changes occurred
Understanding Cushion Properties with the Help of ANSI/RESNA & ISO Standards Conclusion
This is the final blog in our series on understanding cushion properties with the help of ANSI/RESNA and ISO standards. See blog 1, blog 2, blog 3,blog 4, blog 5, blog 6, blog 7, blog 8, blog 9, and blog 10.
We greatly appreciate the interest that has been shown in this series, “Understanding Cushion Properties with the Help of ANSI/RESNA and ISO standards”. Please continue to reach out with questions and comments.
We began by reviewing the structure of the ISO standards technical groups, working groups, and national committees, and explored the benefits and limitations of standards, as well as how these methods relate to clinical practice . We then dove into five specific ISO standards:
Functional Elements of the Explorer Mini's Saddle Seat
Part 11 in our series about developmental milestones in early childhood focusing on mobility. Seepart 1,part 2,part 3,part 4, part 5,part 6,part 7, part 8,part 9, part 10,and part 12.
The saddle seat was designed intentionally to facilitate an upright posture through developmentally appropriate supports. Research regarding the use of either flat seats or saddle-like seating has been conducted over the years. The work of DT Reid (1996) tells us that children with Cerebral Palsy displayed better seat alignment and postural control of the upper body resulting in a more efficient reaching path in a saddle seat making it easier to reach desired item. In 2006, Stavness reviewed the literature on the effect of positioning for children with cerebral palsy and upper extremity function. Evidence supports that an upright position, versus sitting back in a chair, improves reaching and hand manipulation. Additionally, the optimal position is a cutout tray, a sloped seat forward of 0-15 degrees and that the line of gravity be in front of the “sit bones”, otherwise known as the ischial tuberosities.
We take a personal approach to complex rehab equipment.
That’s right, personal.
Because we know every person faces unique challenges in mobility, comfort and safety. Challenges our pioneering spirit can solve through design, engineering and technology.
Made for you by:
Oura Sati
Production Line Operator
Made for you by:
Demetrius Chism
Plastics Team Leader
Made for you by:
Cesar Lancaster
Production Worker, Fabrication
United in purpose.
More than 40 years ago, Permobil was founded with an idea: that what people can achieve should never be a question of ability, and we have the technology to make this dream possible. This belief is the very foundation of each of our brands – Permobil, TiLite and ROHO.
Permobil Power Wheelchairs
The industry standard in enhancing mobility with more capable, more personal electric power chairs.
Manual Wheelchairs
Pioneers in lightweight personalized wheelchairs, built for life.
Seating + Positioning
Advanced seating and positioning for proven comfort and skin protection for everyone, compatible with any wheelchair.
