The Acta-Embrace™ LTS comes standard with patented moldable aluminum stays conform and support the user. The Acta-Embrace™ LTS features lateral trunk supports in four different sizes: XS, S, M, and L. Now available with GT2 hardware.
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 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™ LTS lateral trunk supports come in four different sizes: extra small at 4″ D by 3″ L, small at 5″ D by 4″ L, medium at 6″ D by 4″ L, and large at 7″ D by 5″ L.
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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This is the 10th blog in our series about power wheelchairs. Check out the 1st blog,2nd blog,3rd blog,4th blog,5th blog,6th blog,7th blog, 8th blog, and 9th blog. Check out ourPower Wheelchair Guidefor more information about power mobility.
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.
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.
