Leg supports, including footrests and leg rests, are an integral part of safe and efficient transportation when using a wheelchair. In this article, health care expert and occupational therapist, Dr.…
Leg supports, including footrests and leg rests, are an integral part of safe and efficient transportation when using a wheelchair. In this article, health care expert and occupational therapist, Dr.…
Home care needs and services are increasing as individuals with disabilities are consistently receiving services in a manner that allows them to remain in their home. This article explores aspects of…
In this article, health care experts Dr. Christian Mongrain and Dr. Joseph Muniak discuss medical patient lift investigations. The discussion includes a description of why medical…
In this article, Rehabilitation Expert, Christian Mongrain discusses patient falls in the health care setting. He covers the impact of falls, why they occur, and best demonstrated practices utilized…
In this article, Physical Therapist and Health Care Expert, Christian Mongrain discusses patient transport in the health care setting. He covers the risks associated with mobilizing patients, errors…
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adult obesity affects over 40% of the US population. For healthcare providers, the prevalence of obesity requires that…
Occupational therapists, who assess patients’ needs and performance in activities of daily living, are commonly consulted by healthcare professionals to determine features necessary for patients…
The most common preventable injuries to wheelchair bound passengers travelling in ambulettes (wheelchair vans) involve falls while entering/exiting the van, being thrown from the wheelchair during a…
Wheelchairs are a common type of medical equipment used to transport an individual in a seated position, with the purpose of increasing mobility for a person with functional impairments. In this…