Acta-Embrace^™ Back

Product Features

The Acta-Embrace™ comes with patented moldable aluminum stays for positioning, support, and pressure redistribution. The Acta-Embrace™ is ideal for a complex user who needs a truly custom fit.

Moldable Supports

Moldable stays allow for easy on-the-spot customization to accommodate a variety of spinal curvatures. Moldable stays allow for continual support of changing conditions and can easily accommodate rotation with offset placement well before trying to rotate the back support. Stays prevent high peak pressures by providing additional cushion contact with the user unlike traditional planar back supports. The moldable stays create a support surface unique to the individual.
Compass® 4 Hardware

Compass® 4 Hardware is strong, light, and independently adjustable in depth and angle of recline. The Compass® 4 Hardware is easier to adjust and has a wider range of motion than leading competitor hardware.

Acta-Embrace™ Product Features:

Integrated trunk wings attach to a planar aluminum back support shell are adjustable for angle, height, and up to a total of 3″ of width for standard wings and 1.5″ for pediatric wings to create a custom supportive shape
Moldable stays included for positioning, support, pressure redistribution and on-the-spot customization for a variety of spinal curvature and changes in conditions
Moldable stays on the backside of the two layer foam pad can be molded to support lumbar, scoliosis, and kyphosis needs
Moldable stays are offset from center of the back, removing pressure points from the spine
Comes with integrated chest harness strap guides
Durable aluminum shell comes with pre-drilled 2″ x 1″ head support hold pattern
Compatible with lateral trunk support hardware. A total of 11″ of pad width adjustment (5.5″ per side) and over 5″ of height adjustment.

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There’s nothing more personal than your comfort. That’s why we have a range of sizes and products to fit every chair and every person. Plus we have custom options, too. It’s also why we meticulously test and inspect your cushion before it leaves our factory.

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Daaiyan Greene
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Today our focus turns towards funding questions about power wheelchairs. The funding landscape can be tricky to navigate, and at Permobil we get a lot of questions regarding funding. Below are five frequently asked questions and answers about power wheelchair funding.

What if I’m being told my client doesn’t qualify for a power wheelchair?
Work with the ATP at the equipment supplier to find out the why behind this statement. If you feel your client medically and functionally requires the use of a power wheelchair, there are several things to keep in mind:
In order to qualify for a Group 3 power wheelchair under Medicare, the individual’s mobility limitation must be due to one of the following:

Neurologic condition
Myopathy
Congenital skeletal deformity (CMS, 2017)

If your client doesn’t have one of these conditions, they may still qualify for POV, Group 1 or Group 2 PWC.

Methods of Pressure Redistribution: Offloading/Partial Offloading

We've talked about methods of pressure redistribution in the past. Today we're taking a closer look at offloading / partial offloading and the benefits and considerations associated with this style of pressure redistribution.
Offloading / Partial Offloading
The principle of taking pressure off of a small surface area and loading it onto a greater surface area that can withstand more pressure and prevent unwanted skin breakdown.

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