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once, then coast at the same speed — helpful especially for longer distances. Wheels are available in four pushrim coatings for more efficient contact and gripping for consumers with limited hand function. Pushrim sensors can be adjusted to adapt to strength imbalances on the left or right side, and users can choose from four driving profiles that adjust the power, speed and responsiveness of the M25. Plus, each drive profile has two assistance
levels for indoor or outdoor use to provide additional customizability.
“For anyone with a progressive [condition] who is going to have changes in strength or function over a period
of time,” Russell said, “the e-motion is the product for them because you have the adjustability of the sensor. You have programmability within the system, so as they change, the system can change. If you have a system where one size fits all, that system may no longer be appropriate for their needs. So e-motion can constantly change as their needs change.”
Power (Assist) to the People
The M25 is just one of Alber’s current power-assist offer- ings (see the Power Play story on page 10).
“In the early days of the Ford Model T, you could get any color as long as you picked black,” Salvi said. “It’s a metaphor for what power assist used to be. In the early days, there wasn’t much choice for the end user, but there’s been a lot of innovation in the last decade.
“Different users have different needs, and you don’t want to just shove them into a power assist that doesn’t meet those needs. What we’ve done is create a portfolio that says, you have choices. With the therapist and the ATP and our team, we work together to make sure every- body is getting the power assist that makes the most sense for them.” m —Laurie Watanabe
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