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Astris PME COVID-Safe Appointment Options
During these uncertain times, we remain committed to improving lives and assisting wherever possible in the continued...

JOIN THE ASTRIS PME TEAM!
Current positions available at Astris PME. Bring your positive attitude and we'll take care of the rest! PRODUCT CON...

Power Assist - helping you make the choice
Enhance your lifestyle with a power assist device by adding it to your existing or new fixed or folding frame wheelch...

Careflex SmartSeatPro Fabric Colour Range
From the 13th January 2020, Astris PME will have an exclusive selection of fabric colours available for the Careflex ...

Equipment Choices for Personal Care
For people with a disability, functional seating is critical; however, it’s not only wheelchair seating that is typic...

Safety Matters
The safety of a child with a disability is a priority for all of us. With the festive holiday season just around the...

Goals of Seating
Over the past few months we have been exploring what seating and positioning options are available to help maximise b...

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DYNAMIC SEATING
The seating needs of a client with a disability can be complex. The human body is designed to move. Movement assists ...

A Guide to Choosing Tilt & Recline Equipment
A common question when prescribing a wheelchair base and seating system is – do I require tilt? Or recline? Or both -...

A guideline for choosing mobility bases
Choosing the type of mobility base for your wheelchair or seating system is another piece of the seating system puzzl...

A GUIDE TO ACHIEVING OPTIMAL WHEELCHAIR SEATING
KNOWING WHAT TO LOOK FOR WITH WHEELCHAIR SEAT SELECTION Wheelchair seating can be a complex and detailed process due ...

A GUIDELINE TO ACHIEVING OPTIMAL POSITIONING - BACK SUPPORT
CHOOSING A BACKREST SUPPORT – ARE THEY ALL THE SAME? The wheelchair seating system is integral to efficient, safe an...