Permobil Power Assist Devices

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Benefits

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Are you looking to trial a Power Assist Device?

With so many power assist options on the market - from rear, front, and hub mounted, to features and benefits - read through to learn about the considerations about your lifestyle before deciding on which type of device will best fit your needs. If you would like to enquire about where to trial one or more of our products, click on the enquire button below.

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Freedom to Move

The impact that a Power Assist Device has can extend beyond the relief of repetitive strain and energy conservation into what activities you can participate in, the environments you can access and navigate in and how independent you are*. Hear from Aaron and Julie about their experiecnes in this video.

**Permobil White Paper A systematic review of the evidence for power assist devices.*

SmartDrive

Rear Mount

Providing manual wheelchair users with more control over their experience than ever before. Discover how our variety of hardware and software solutions can be combined to better support your individualised mobility goals.

SmartDrive

Batec

Front Mount

With a range of front mounted power assist devices, the Batec range offers solutions to meet a range of customer needs. From handlebars for hemiplegics, quadriplegics and paraplegics, as well as adapting the depth and height for a better fit.

Batec

Mototronik

Front Mount

Mototronik is a stylish and intuitive front-mounted power assist device designed to improve your access and independence. Available with different handlbar options, an LCD screen, and a simple wheelchair mounting attachment.

Mototronik

Benefits & Considerations

This information was derived from the Permobil White Paper: A systematic review of the evidence for power assist devices.

You can read the full paper here.

	Benefits of using a Power Assist Device
Reduces repetitive strain, contributing to reduced risk of upper extremity pain and dysfunction.	✔
Enables wheelchair propulsion over longer distances.	✔
Decreases demand with activities requiring a higher force.	✔
Supports performing activities easier and faster.	✔
Provide energy conservation.	✔
Increases the possibility of navigating a wider range of environments.	✔
Can increase overall independence.	✔

	Considerations when matching a Power Assist Device to your needs
Propel on more challenging surfaces.	✔
Perform activities such as door negotiation and wheelies.	✔
Have access with PAD to home, school, work and on transportation.	✔
Carry items on lap.	✔
Transport the device in a vehicle.	✔
Independently manage and use the device.	✔