BodiLink wheelchair accessories specifically designed for the Corpus power positioning seating system are an ideal combination. Together, they provide best in class hardware and anatomical support to provide the highest level of articulation and comfort to meet a vast array of positioning needs.
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MAX 8 head support hardware provides the ultimate combination of strength and adjustability. The piano-hinge style joints, along with a double taper, result in the strongest hardware on the market. The MAX 8 hardware offers mid-line and lateral-offset to provide maximum adjustability and comfort.
BodiLink Lateral Trunk Support (LTS) hardware and pads have been designed with the body’s shape in mind and to facilitate enhanced comfort and proper trunk alignment. The GT2 swing-away hardware is a link/joint system used to increase adjustability. The spring-loaded joints allow for easy set up, and the swing-away mechanism can be placed on the top or bottom for easier removal for clients with limited dexterity. The premium moldable, supportive pad design, along with the unique wrist joint, allows pad rotation to match the body’s shape for improved contact area and comfort.
BodiLink premium lateral pelvic/thigh supports (LPTS) pads are designed to provide enhanced comfort, additional base support and positioning for the user. The Telescoping Taper (TT) hardware with power mount makes it easy to install on Permobil power wheelchairs. The LPTS pads, in combination with the TT hardware, allow nearly infinite pad adjustability with 360o of swivel. The removable TT hardware features a trigger-release lever designed to be the most user-friendly trigger activation, and can be rotated in place for multiple configurations.
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.
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.
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