At Allied Medical, we understand that navigating funding pathways for assistive technology can sometimes feel overwhelming. While various funding options are available in New Zealand, not everyone qualifies or wishes...
When you, or a third-party funder on your behalf, invest in complex equipment like a wheelchair or mobility aid, regular maintenance and timely repairs become crucial for keeping it in...
At Allied Medical, we’re thrilled to introduce the all-new Quantum Outback 4x4, a rugged and robust powerchair designed to tackle the toughest terrains while offering incredible comfort and control. Built for...
As a clinician, I learned so much from my clients and their trials of a variety of equipment options. Trialling different options allow consumers to compare all features that can impact...
At the start of September, we hit the road with our friends at Medifab for an incredible Powerchair and Paediatric Roadshow! This exciting journey took us across Whangarei, Tauranga, Hawke's...
Choosing the right power wheelchair can feel like navigating a maze, but understanding the differences between front-wheel drive (FWD), mid-wheel drive (MWD), and rear-wheel drive (RWD) configurations can make the...
Tilt-in-space on manual or powered wheelchairs has been used for many years now around the globe. Assessors and end-users alike, are aware of the outcomes that can be achieved, that cannot...
Take a look at our technician, Tim, build a Quantum Edge 3 Powerchair with iLevel at super speed.
Pressure sores can be a massive problem for a number of wheelchair users. Read on to find out who is more prone to pressure sores and why. Who is more...
Our Quantum Rehab Ambassador, Kramer Hoeflich, shared his story as part of a series of personal interviews to be released by the Human Rights Commission. In these, New Zealanders will talk...
For many people, travelling and getting out there, living life and enjoying all the world has to offer, is what life is about. But equally, travelling by wheelchair taxi to...
The Quantum Edge 3 Stretto is the most capable compact power base in New Zealand with an extremely narrow footprint for outstanding manoeuvrability. Although existing Quantum bases can accommodate...
The Sta-Rite Forehead Stabiliser was created when a motor neurone client who could only keep his head in an upright position for short periods of time found that life was harder than it...
One of the critical reasons mobility aid users experience issues with their batteries is because they don’t always follow the best charging practices or use their charger correctly. Mobility aids that...
Powerchairs are the same as any other motorised vehicle, they need regular checks and maintenance along with cleaning and disinfecting to ensure optimal performance and safety for the end-user. With...
Go to any power wheelchair manufacturer’s website and you will see information about suspension. Spend some time reading clinical papers or attending seminars and you will inevitably hear about suspension,...
We, along with the manufacturers of many manual wheelchairs and powerchairs sold globally, always recommend that it is safest for anyone using a mobility device to transfer to a vehicle...
