Wheelchair Seating & Mobility Clinic
Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy provides services for patients who need wheelchairs and custom mobility equipment. Our goal is to ensure positioning and mobility to maximize functional independence, promote postural alignment, improve breath support and prevent skin breakdown.
Certified assistive technology professionals from Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy work with patients to learn more about the latest technologies, determine current and future needs, receive proper instruction for device use and achieve optimal fitting and comfort.
Conditions That Can Benefit From Wheelchair Seating & Mobility Assistance
- ALS
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Orthopedic and pulmonary diseases
- Other neurologic diseases
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
Wheelchair Seating & Mobility Clinic Services
- One to one evaluation with an assistive technology professional, which will an equipment trial and seating selection
- An assessment for custom manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, and alternative drive systems for your individual needs
- Device training session to ensure comfort of use and safe handling
- Opportunity for caregiver training on the device
For more information or to request an appointment, please call 877-969-7342 or fill out the form below.