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    INPATIENT REHABILITATION

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    Wheelchair Assessment Services

    About Our Program

    Wheelchair Assessment by Experts

    Gaylord Specialty Healthcare’s Wheelchair Assessment Program helps individuals find the right mobility equipment to improve comfort, safety, independence, and quality of life. Our physical therapists, who are certified Assistive Technology Professionals, evaluate each person’s goals, physical abilities, daily environments, and mobility needs to recommend the most appropriate equipment solution.

    Working with complex rehabilitation technology suppliers, our team provides comprehensive assessments for wheelchairs, walkers, and other assistive devices, including pressure mapping, standing frame evaluations, and custom seating support. Proper equipment selection can improve mobility, prevent complications, and help individuals get the most benefit from their assistive technology.

    Appointments: (203) 284-2836  | Information: (203) 284-2705

    The Assessment

    What Happens Next

    Initial wheelchair assessment appointments are available on Gaylord's Wallingford, CT campus. The initial appointment is 90 minutes to allow the patient and physical therapist to complete the four steps: The Interview, Mat Assessment, Equipment Simulation, and Equipment Specification. You will leave the appointment with the next steps customized for your needs.

    Advanced Credentials and Proven Expertise provide:

    • Maximizied independence and mobility
    • Recommendations for functional, safe, and comfortable equipment
    • Techniques to improve posture and function while seated in a wheelchair
    • Tools to prevent secondary complications, such as orthopedic deformity, loss of skin integrity, and pain
    Additional Information

    Resources

    Maintaining your mobility is key to maintaining an active lifestyle. 

    Gaylord does not have a relationship or endorse these companies and service providers, we do want you to have easy access to those providing the care, components, transportation and possible funding. Please use your discretion when making choices to whom you provide personal and financial information.

    Where can I purchase or donate used/refurbished equipment?
    Adaptive Vehicles for Sale
    Home Modifications
    Complex Rehab Technology Providers & Resources
    Spinal Cord Resources
    Additional Information

    Rehab Management Articles

    Jillian Cacopardo, MPT, ATP/SMS, is the clinical coordinator of our Wheelchair Assessment Services. She has published a number of articles and other content to help educate clinicians and the public about wheelchair use.

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