Biomedical Engineering and the Future of Spinal Cord Injuries

"I broke my spine in a car accident on April 16, 1985, 25 years and four days ago. Since then I cannot walk, nor have I felt in my body the fresh torrent of rivers or the churning surf of the sea. My arms are my motor as I enjoy a spin around the Parque Mexico park. I speed up to the maximum until my spastic legs shake, burn and tingle. Then I relax and it feels like I was standing and they were carrying me ..."

Saúl López de la Torre, Author

Assessment Measurements - What Are They & How Are They Used?

The most important objective of taking measurements is to know the structure of the patient to determine appropriate configuration of their equipment - both in size and accessories. These measurements will make the equipment functional, practical, and above all, allow the user better mobility in their environment. Like custom-made shoes, if the measurements are off, they can cause injury and/or make Mobility difficult or impossible. In addition to height, age and weight, the most important measurements are:

Hip width

Aspects of Motor Disability

In recent years, there has been an increase in the levels of well-being in society, which has transformed the style and quality of life of the population in general. One of the most notable changes in this new lifestyle is the widespread acceptance that physical activity is beneficial for the person by preventing disease, improving mood, elevating self-esteem, helping in the formation of the individual, and facilitating interaction and social integration.

Advantages of a Special Needs Stroller vs. a Wheelchair

Strollers for children with special needs are an excellent option to support the postural care of children from 0 to 6 years of age.

Children with disabilities spend many hours sitting or lying down, that’s why it’s important that their equipment have adequate postural support. The generally recommended postural supports are: head support, lateral / anterior trunk supports, pelvis supports, seat belt, abductors or adductors. In addition to the adequate supports, it is important that the system offer options for changing positions such as recline and tilt.

A Lift chair’s Role in Post-Surgical Recovery

We regularly think that lift chairs are used only by older adults, but there is a huge population that can benefit from the use of lift chairs. Currently, many doctors prescribe them for the recovery of hip, knee, back, neck, abdominal, chest, ankle or foot surgeries. The fact that the chair facilitates standing and offers comfortable sitting makes it ideal for post-surgical recovery.

X'CAPE Wheelchair

Rigid wheelchair performance and folding wheelchair convenience. The ZIPPIE X’CAPE pediatric folding wheelchair is the first ever wheelchair with XLOCK™ technology for the performance of a rigid frame and the convenience of a folding frame. Designed for active and growing kids, the ZIPPIE X'CAPE weighs as little as 19 pounds and features a versatile frame available in over 600 color combinations.

QRi Wheelchair

The QUICKIE® QRi is an ultra lightweight rigid wheelchair with a strong open frame design perfect for your on-the-go lifestyle. Designed for form and function, the QRi is a hybrid of durability and low-maintenance style at an unbelievable value.

Chrome Wheelchair

The most important quality of the Chrome is its material. Strength, rigidity, hardenability, wear resistant, corrosion resistant and toughness, in particular! Chrome Moly is a material that undoubtedly has undoubtedly has a bad rep for being very strong but perhaps a little on the heavy side. We have counteracted this and created a light wheelchair from steel by using less material whilst be able to attain the same level of strength required from it.

Tiga Jnr Wheelchair

The Tiga Junior is specifically designed to your child’s individual measurements, and can be personalised through a choice of colours and embroidery. The unique intelligent growth system provides maximum flexibility and adjustability to grow with your child. Give your child the best start in life.

Tiga FX Wheelchair

The most important quality of the Tiga FX is its Q-lock system. Innovative, smart and revolutionary, you can use these to reinvent your rigid made to measure wheelchair to a collapsible, petite travel companion. Remove the cushion, flatten those sideguards, fold the front frame underneath the seat rail, the backrest takes the place of the cushion, just the quick release axle pins to go… get on with your journey.
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