Paraglide Repositioning System

Paraglide Repositioning System

The Paraglide automated repositioning system for wheelchair users from MacKenzie Healthcare Technologies is the latest in assistive devices that change the way people are repositioned in wheelchairs in residential, hospital and care settings. 

With Paraglide’s patented technology, a wheelchair user can move easily from a slouched position to an upright position with the touch of a button – safely, independently and with dignity.

The back of Paraglide® Repositioning System.

Features


  • Easily attaches to pre-existing wheelchairs
  • Will reposition a person weighing up to 550 lbs
  • Resets after each use, allowing free movement throughout the day
  • Battery-powered (rechargeable)
  • Weighs less than 10lbs and is easy to carry and transport
  • Built-in safety features: no pinch points ensuring safety and comfort; physical and electrical shut-offs that will stop the motor if the button remains pressed
  • Water-resistant
  • Specialized fabric sheet is durable, washable and easy to use
  • Includes a Bluetooth-enabled smart remote control that can be placed within reach of the wheelchair user (or attached to the handles or back of the wheelchair for caregiver use) that provides alerts to reposition and monitors the frequency of repositions throughout the day, giving caregivers data to compare the user’s actual movement to recommended guidelines for the prevention of pressure injuries





Why choose Paraglide


Paraglide is the only wheelchair repositioning device that:

  • Allows the wheelchair user to move easily throughout the day between a slouched position and an upright position, providing comfort and protection against painful pressure injuries.
  • Offers independence and dignity to wheelchair users by giving them control to move themselves at the touch of a button and replacing the need to be lifted in a sling by an overhead lift device (or pulled under the arms or belt loops).
  • Eliminates the risk of caregiver injury by offering a quick and safe automated solution to an often risky repositioning task.
  • Reduces costs and increases productivity in care facilities by reducing workplace injuries and the need for labour intensive, time-consuming repositioning methods.
  • Provides alerts & monitors the level of care by collecting data about the frequency of repositions throughout the day. Armed with this data, caregivers and care facilities can compare the wheelchair user’s movement against the Mayo Clinic’s recommendations for the prevention of pressure injuries.
     

Paraglide is ideal for wheelchair users who are unable to reposition themselves manually, whether they:

  • Live independently or with a spouse, family member or caregiver
  • Receive part-time home care
  • Reside in a care facility





Fit is everything

The way a product feels, fits, and moves is at the heart of how well it will suit you, and your daily life.

That’s why we offer clients the opportunity to visit our locations and get a true sense of any given product. Motion isn’t a place. It’s a partnership, and a promise: we work with you to turn our products into possibilities.

Product Specifications
A Paraglide system includes:
1 x Paraglide rotating device
1 x Paraglide sheet
1 x Bluetooth-enabled smart remote
1 pair of attachment clamps (and spacers of various widths if needed)
1 x charging cord
1 x tool (which is all you need to get set up)
1 x user manual
Manufacturer Details
MacKenzie Healthcare Technologies
Frequently Asked Questions

View more FAQs