How to Travel with a Powerchair or Scooter
Travelling with a powerchair or scooter doesn’t have to be complicated — whether you’re heading across town or across the country. In this guide, we share practical tips for planning...
-
-
Battery Safety 101: Staying Safe with Batteries in Mobility Equipment
Batteries power the mobility devices that support daily independence, but they also come with responsibilities. Whether you're charging a powerchair or storing spare batteries, proper handling is essential for safety....
-
Why Consider Tilt-in-Space as a Solution?
Tilt-in-space technology has been used globally for many years, providing significant functional and clinical benefits to wheelchair users who are unable to reposition themselves independently. Whether in a manual or...
-
Power Assists vs Power Add-Ons vs Powerchairs: Choosing the Right Option for You
Trying to decide between a manual wheelchair with some added oomph or making the move to a full powerchair? We’ve got you covered. In this blog, we break down the...
-
Finding the Right Mobility Device: A Key to Independence and Comfort
Mobility devices are more than just equipment—they can be life-changing tools that support independence, safety, and an active lifestyle. Whether you’re considering a wheelchair, walker, rollator, or another mobility aid,...
-
Self-Funding: Purchasing Your Own Mobility Equipment
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...
-
Maintenance and repairs of Complex Equipment
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...
-
Unleashing Adventure with the Quantum Outback 4x4
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...
-
Q-Logic 3e and Q-Logic 3: Meeting Consumer Needs
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...
-
Partnering with Medifab for a Successful Powerchair and Paediatric Roadshow
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...
-
Navigating Your Options: Front, Mid, and Rear-Wheel Drive Power Wheelchairs
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...
-
Timelapse Video of Powerchair Build
Take a look at our technician, Tim, build a Quantum Edge 3 Powerchair with iLevel at super speed.
-
Who Is Prone To Pressure Sores?
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...
-
Kramer shares his story with the Human Rights Commission
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...
-
Quantum Edge 3 Stretto
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...
-
Sta-Rite Forehead Stabiliser
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...
-
Battery Charging Guidelines
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...
-
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Powerchair
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...
-
The Importance of Powerchair Suspension
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,...
-
Can I Travel With A Powerchair In A Vehicle?
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...
