
Power Wheelchairs
User-friendly, comfortable, and agile, Power Chairs offer users of all ages from Paediatric to seniors unparalleled freedom and mobility within the home and outdoors. Indoor power chairs are designed to be

Community social engagements reduce risk of permanent residential care by 6%
Did you know that older adults reduce the risk of entering permanent residential care by 6% for each additional hour of community care? A new study has found that those who used social support servic

Western Australia's Collie opens first Changing Place facility
The Shire of Collie, a local Western Australian area, officially opened its first Changing Place facility last Thursday. A Changing Place facility provides a secure, clean environment for people with disabil

Splash into summer with AMS
With summer just around the corner and with it the soaring temperatures the pool has never looked more pleasant or appealing then now. However the design of the pool may cause various problems for those

12 Essential Steps to Remember for Slide Sheet Use
A slide sheet is a common piece of manual handling equipment in the healthcare and aged care industries. They are used to move patients horizontally on beds and shower trolleys, making patient lifting and trans

Steptember 2017 - Making every step count
Our team at Active Mobility Systems is taking on the challenge of competing 10000 steps a day for “Steptember”- a fundraising challenge to support Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Steptember is about setting goals and

Normal slings? Go specialized with AMS
There comes a time where normal slings cannot be used due to a patient or environment’s unique situation. Therefore specialized slings are designed to address those issues and to help patients continue thei

Need a hand? Armon can help.
Since the creation of the wheelchair in the 18th century people have always been looking for new ways to help the disabled. However despite the technologies that has improved over the years there are sti

NDIS Glossary
Active Mobility Systems is a registered NDIS provider. We keep track with all information, tools, learnings and insights to help our customers along their journey. Our trained team at AMS are able to help

5 Types Of Slings For Patient Care
If you’ve already been using patient lifting slings , you might be looking into the next best thing for your patient. You might be looking for an alternative to specialised slings — you want a patient lifting s

Manual Handling Equipment - Air-assisted Transfer Devices
There are a few different types of air-assisted transfer devices that can lift and transfer a person. Inflatable mattresses transfer a person from bed to bed, and lifting devices that transfer a fallen p

Best Electric Scooters for Travelling
Are you wondering how to pick the best electric scooter for travelling? Most people, including myself, do not need to worry about such things; but what about people who are not able to walk, or elderly people?

Wheelchair Configuration
The popularity of powered wheelchairs as a mobility option is rapidly increasing especially among elderly and disabled people. Choosing the right wheelchair is an important decision you and your therapist w

Weighing Devices Terms Glossary
Active Mobility Systems provides intelligent mobility solutions in the health industry. As professionals, we provide the best service to our clients and patients in power mobility, patient care and patient lif

Falls Management & Prevention
Slips, trips and falls are common risks that can happen anywhere. These risks are more common and they most likely happen to elderly people. The chance of falls, trips or slips increases with age. Many fa

28 days of stepping at AMS
Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common physical disabilities in childhood. One in two people are in chronic pain due to the tightening of their muscles. Many of them will never be able to take a single step w

Building Confidence through Practice
From standard mobility to correct wheelchair seating and positioning right through power wheelchairs, Active Mobility Systems together with Amy Bjornson (Sunrise Medical) are holding a workshop “Building Confid

Making every step count - Steptember
Our team at Active Mobility Systems is taking their part on the challenge of competing 10000 steps a day for the “Steptember”- fundraising challenge to support Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Steptember is about

Changing Places
The number of people with a disability is always increasing. People suffer from various injuries, [including permanent brain and spinal injuries] as well as neurological disorders and physical conditions such a

Different places - Different patients - Different weigh scales
Many health problems are caused because of weight. When monitoring a patient’s health, it is good to have and know recent information of all the health indicators. To know your patients weight is necessary