LONG-TERM SUPPORT
How to find the PERFECT CHAIR? My name is Mark Babb, and I work for Electric Mobility, the leading supplier of Powered Wheelchairs, Mobility Scooters, Riser Recline, and Fireside Chairs.
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s Head of Rascal Rehab, my job is to support Rehab Dealers and customers to ensure everybody gets the best out of these lifechanging products. Mark Babb Having gained nearly 30 years’ experience working within the Rehabilitation sector, I am proud to have been instrumental in aligning rehab products within the mobility business, driving company growth, and developing products in line with everchanging market demands. But, most importantly, by working with key stakeholders to develop and improve specialist rehab products, we can improve the lives of the people who use them. There is a wider choice of chairs available now than ever before, which is great, but it can make the selection process daunting. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the reams of features and unique selling points promised by each chair, especially with
glossy adverts and social media posts promoting products, but I prefer to take a different approach in finding the perfect chair for the individual. The first step should be the clinical evaluation of the patient. What are their individual goals? The chair should always fit the person, not the other way round. Quality of life is always the most important factor. The best chair is the one that provides the greatest level of freedom and independence. When the end goal is that important, it comes ahead of any business needs. I have always prided myself in being happy to recommend a competitor’s product if the company I am working for cannot provide a solution that’s the best fit for the individual in question. Users are increasingly keen to be able to enjoy life outdoors, never more so than during the global pandemic.
Optimus 2 RS Powerchair rugged for active outdoor use
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