Hosted by Permobil · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 59 episodes
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Welcome to Wheelchairs Nerds – a podcast to connect and inform people who utilize, prescribe, and provide seating and wheeled mobility equipment. Have a question, suggestion, or comment? Email us at wheelchairnerds@permobil.com. The information in the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical, billing, or legal advice.
Permobil hosts Wheelchair Nerds, a education show with 59 episodes published.
This special episode is taken from a recent webinar focusing on bridging the gap between user experience and clinical expertise when going in for a wheelchair evaluation. Featuring Spinergy ambassador and social media i
In this episode, Jim Stephenson (Senior Market Access Manager at Permobil) and Tamara Kittelson (Executive Director of the Clinician Task Force) unpack recent changes in Medicare’s five-year wheelchair replacement policy
Welcome to Episode 54 of the podcast, where we interview Collin Pollock. Collin has SMA type 3 and is an entrepreneur. He started WheelyQ Barbecue about 10 years ago, and it has been growing steadily ever since. We talke
Hawken Miller and Sarah Gaver join host Angie Kiger to compare front-, mid-, and rear-wheel drive power chairs. From terrain and transfers to independence and advocacy, they share real-world insights that help clinicians
In this episode of Wheelchair Nerds, we sit down with occupational therapist Lee Ann Hoffman, OTD, MSc, OTR, ATP/SMS, to talk all things posture, seating, and the little details that make a big difference. She is current
In this episode, we talk with Ryan Harrison, a field marketing manager at United Access. We discuss the intricacies of adaptive vehicles, the various hand controls available, and the importance of industry awareness. Rya
Sharon Sutherland, a world-renown 24-hour posture care expert, joins Wheelchair Nerds for our 50th episode! Sharon shares her journey from sports physiotherapy to becoming a specialist in seating and positioning. We cove
In this episode of Wheelchair Nerds, hosts Angie Kiger and Hawken Miller welcome David Miller, a regional clinical education manager for Permobil. David has diverse experience as an occupational therapist, ranging from a
Join host Angie Kiger and Hawken Miller on Wheelchair Nerds as they interview Mark Fuglevand, founder of Abilitease. Mark, a C6 incomplete quadriplegic, shares his journey from a diving accident at 18 to creating afforda
We welcome Lisa Kenyon, PT, DPT, PhD, PCS, and professor at Grand Valley State University, to this episode of Wheelchair Nerds, where we discuss all things on-time mobility. This conversation ranges from Lisa's wide-rang
In Episode 46 of Wheelchair Nerds, I sit down with Ken Winward, a legend in the TyLite world, to explore the fascinating process of creating custom-designed wheelchairs. With nearly 25 years at TyLite, Ken shares his jou
Join me, Angie Kiger, on Wheelchair Nerds for Episode 45: Rolling into the Kitchen: Cooking with Gabby DiSalvo. In this engaging episode, I chat with Gabby DiSalvo, a junior at UConn who is making waves with her blog, Co
In this episode of Wheelchair Nerds, hosts Angie and Hawken sit down with industry legends and editors Michelle L. Lange and Jean L. Minkel to explore the highly anticipated 2nd edition of Seating and Wheeled Mobility: A
Join me, Angie Kiger, as we kick off Season 3 of Wheelchair Nerds with Episode 43: Rolling into a New Era. I'm thrilled to introduce our new co-host, Hawken Miller, who brings his unique perspective as a content marketin
In this episode of Wheelchair Nerds, we dive deep into the world of product development with Dan Debrah, Vice President of Research and Development at Permobil. Join us as we explore the journey from concept to creation,
In this festive episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Jen Lyman, the Resource Content Manager for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF). Jen joins us to unveil the newly released 2024 CPF Accessible Holiday Gift Guide—a
In this episode of Wheelchair Nerds, we discuss what to look for in a first ultralightweight manual wheelchair with insights from Rachel Fabiniak, a physical therapist by background, and Cody Verrett an long-time industr
In Episode 39 of Wheelchair Nerds, I delve into the intricacies of drive wheel configurations for power wheelchairs with my guest, Amy Morgan, a leading expert in pediatric mobility. We explore the history and evolution
Join me, Angie Kiger, on Wheelchair Nerds for Episode 38: Building Careers: Navigating Employment with a Disability. As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, I welcome guests Hawken Miller and Robb
In Episode 37 of Wheelchair Nerds, I delve into the crucial topic of ultralightweight wheelchairs and their significance in advocacy. As the political climate heats up in the U.S., I explore why advocating for these high
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