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Can My Electric Wheelchair Get Wet?

Your electric wheelchair is not meant to get wet. Still, we know that life happens sometimes. It may rain or snow unexpectedly. Maybe the only path where you can drive your electric wheelchair requires going through a puddle. Quantum® Power Chairs have surpassed testing standards for ingress of liquids, yet it is recommended to avoid prolongedContinue reading “Can My Electric Wheelchair Get Wet?”

Child Wheelchairs and Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as OI or brittle bone disease, is a group of genetic disorders that mainly affect the bones. The term “osteogenesis imperfecta” means imperfect bone formation and is caused by an abnormality in the gene that produces Type 1 collagen, a protein used to create bone. Individuals with OI have bones thatContinue reading “Child Wheelchairs and Osteogenesis Imperfecta”

Is the Edge 3 Stretto® Right for Your Client?

Therapists have been asking for a power base that offers exceptional maneuverability in small spaces. Quantum Rehab® has the solution! The Edge 3 Stretto® is the narrowest power base in America. It has an overall width of 20.47 inches with 12.5-inch drive wheels. If you have a client that lives in a small apartment, condoContinue reading “Is the Edge 3 Stretto® Right for Your Client?”

Advocacy: Turn Up the Volume

As a rehab product specialist, I wear many hats in my role representing Quantum in my territory, which includes Maryland, Washington D.C., and northern Virginia. Being so close to Washington D.C., I assist our brand ambassadors at various events that take place in our nation’s Capitol throughout the year. Madonna Long and Stephanie Woodward areContinue reading “Advocacy: Turn Up the Volume”

Pediatric Wheelchairs for Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of more than 30 genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. MD is characterized by abnormal genes that interfere with the production of proteins that are needed to form healthy muscle. Symptoms of muscular dystrophy can vary depending on the type and severity. Some symptomsContinue reading “Pediatric Wheelchairs for Muscular Dystrophy”

Rocking Out with My 4Front® Power Wheelchair

As a lover of music, I am constantly drawn to the pure enjoyment of a live concert…no matter where it takes me. As an electric wheelchair user, sometimes getting to the actual concert can be more difficult than venturing through the crowds and finding my seat within the venue. I do not drive so I’mContinue reading “Rocking Out with My 4Front® Power Wheelchair”

Child Wheelchairs and Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that affects the control of muscle movement. SMA is characterized by the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord. The loss of these specialized nerve cells results in muscle weakness and wasting (also knownContinue reading “Child Wheelchairs and Spinal Muscular Atrophy”

Quantum® Offers Complimentary Live Educational Webinars for CEU Credits

EXETER, PA – Quantum Rehab® is offering complimentary live educational webinars for CEU credits through the Pride Learning Institute. Webinar topics include seating and positioning, pediatrics, bariatrics, drive controls, drive-wheel configuration, power seating, including power adjustable seat height, and much more. “The Quantum education team has been hard at work developing our complimentary CEU webinarContinue reading “Quantum® Offers Complimentary Live Educational Webinars for CEU Credits”

Baking the Most of It!

“iLevel has helped me see the world from a different perspective. It gives me independence to do things I couldn’t do before.“ — Sakina Shamsi, Randolph, New Jersey At 11 years old, Sakina Shamsi has an incredible zest for life. The New Jersey native has many hobbies and passions, spurred on by the support ofContinue reading “Baking the Most of It!”

Child Wheelchairs and Cerebral Palsy

If your child was born with cerebral palsy, he or she may struggle with mobility. Although there are many different child power wheelchairs, Quantum offers solutions that can be customized to meet the mobility and medical needs of your son or daughter. Learn more about finding the perfect wheelchair for child with cerebral palsy. UnderstandingContinue reading “Child Wheelchairs and Cerebral Palsy”