Practical information for healthcare professionals
CLINICAL JUSTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
WHEELCHAIRS
This document is meant to assist with understanding justifications for an ultra lightweight manual wheelchair base and components. As the clinician, it is important to familiarize yourself with the funding guidelines in your market. Utilize this guide as a foundation to build and accompany justifications that are specific to your client’s functional needs.
HELIO C2
Justification Document
Clinical Notes
HELIO A7
Justification Document
Clinical Notes
HELIO A6
Justification Document
Clinical Notes
VELOCE
APEX C
APEX A
HELIO Kids*
Clinical Notes
*wheelchair model not available in the USA.
MOVE*
Clinical Notes
*wheelchair model not available in the USA.
Seating
CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SEATING SOLUTIONS WITH FUNDING RESOURCES
Clinical considerations for optimal seating system selection remain the same regardless of funding. This introduction to justification and funding resources highlights how understanding measurements, anatomical details, and key components can guide optimal product selection.
BACK SUPPORT OPTIONS WITH CLINICAL JUSTIFICATION
Individual detailed descriptions and clinical justifications are provided for each NXT back support model, hardware options, foam and cover options as well as NXT head support.
SEAT CUSHION OPTIONS WITH CLINICAL JUSTIFICATION
Individual detailed descriptions and clinical justifications are provided for each NXT seat cushion model, foam and cover options.
MATERIALS
CARBON FIBER
Carbon fiber clinical rationale: A solution for upper extremity preservation.
MATERIALS COMPARISON CHART
Learn more about the different materials for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs.
CARBON FIBER FUNDING GUIDE
Upgrading to a carbon fiber wheelchair can enhance mobility and support long-term health. This guide
outlines some key funding pathways and actionable steps for users, caregivers, therapists, and sales
representatives.
Learn more
COMPONENTS
HANDRIMS
Understanding which handrim is best can be challenging. We have built a guide to help you navigate which specific characteristic is more appropriate for the wheelchair user's needs, and which model fits best!
Justification Sheet
REAR WHEELS
Understanding which rear wheels are best can be challenging. We have built a guide to help you navigate which specific characteristic is more appropriate for the wheelchair user's needs, and which model fits best!
Justification Sheet
TIRES
Understanding which tires are best can be challenging. We have built a guide to help you navigate which specific characteristic is more appropriate for the wheelchair user's needs, and which model fits best!
Justification Sheet
CASTERS
Understanding which casters are best can be challenging. We have built a guide to help you navigate which specific characteristic is more appropriate for the wheelchair user's needs, and which model fits best!
Justification Sheet
EVO Program
EVO RIGID PROGRAM
The EVO Rigid program allows the APEX to be altered if the occasion arises, resulting in a properly fitting wheelchair.