Products
CPAP Machines
CPAP therapy otherwise known as constant positive airway pressure is the gold standard choice in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea boasting a significantly higher success rate than corrective surgery or dental appliances in moderate to severe cases. A pressure is applied gently to the airway to relieve flaccid anatomical muscle tone during sleep through an externally affixed mask. The patient’s perception is that similar to a fan, that translates into an airway splint or pressure to keep the airway open during sleep. Through repetitive use and as their pre-treatment symptoms subside, improved breathing is achieved. Most patients become accustomed to use and gradually become unaware or unbothered by the therapy.
Wheel Chair
Manual wheelchairs are available in a wide range of styles and can be customized to optimize functionality. Depending on the type of manual wheelchair, they can be self-propelled or propelled with assistance. We always work with a client’s occupational therapist to determine most clinically appropriate wheelchair and seating components and to assist with funding applications, when required. There are a number of considerations that will help you and your therapist to determine the type of manual wheelchair that best suits your needs.
Considerations:
- Funding eligibility
- Whether the wheelchair will be used indoors, outdoors or both
- Whether a ramp/lift will be required to enter your home or to move between rooms and floors
- Your home environment (e.g. thresholds, size of hallways/doorways/elevators, etc.)
- Whether a vehicle lift will be required for transport
- Size of your vehicle, if transportation of the wheelchair is required
- Whether there is a need for the wheelchair to have a tilt function
- Frequency of use