Welcome to Wheelchairs Nerds – a podcast to connect and inform people who utilize, prescribe, and provide seating and wheeled mobility equipment. Have a question, suggestion, or comment? Email us at wheelchairnerds@permobil.com. The information in the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical, billing, or legal advice.
Episode 56: Advocating for Yourself During a Wheelchair Evaluation
This special episode is taken from a recent webinar focusing on bridging the gap between user experience and clinical expertise when going in for a wheelchair evaluation. Featuring Spinergy ambassador and social media influencer, Tara Shetterly, and regional clinical education manager from Permobil, Catherine Sweeney, PT, ATP/SMS, you’ll hear a user and clinician's perspective on how to advocate for your needs, what questions to ask, and how to make the most of every clinic visit.
15 Oct 2025
Episode 55: Navigating Changes to Medicare's Five-Year Wheelchair Replacement Rule
In this episode, Jim Stephenson (Senior Market Access Manager at Permobil) and Tamara Kittelson (Executive Director of the Clinician Task Force) unpack recent changes in Medicare’s five-year wheelchair replacement policy. They explore what the new rules mean for end users, clinicians, and providers, especially the removal of the face-to-face requirement and the implications for clinical evaluations.
Tamara shares her decades of experience in complex rehab technology, her personal journey as an OT and mother, and the mission behind Eleanore’s Project, which helps children in Peru access wheelchairs. The conversation also highlights the importance of regular evaluations, advocacy, and the evolving role of clinicians in ensuring optimal seating and mobility outcomes.
The episode wraps up with a discussion on the surprising removal of ICD-10 diagnosis codes for seating and positioning products, a change that could improve access but also demands stronger clinical documentation.
10 Sept 2025
Episode 54: The Origin Story of WheelyQ Barbecue with Collin Pollock
Welcome to Episode 54 of the podcast, where we interview Collin Pollock. Collin has SMA type 3 and is an entrepreneur. He started WheelyQ Barbecue about 10 years ago, and it has been growing steadily ever since. We talked to him about how he started his business, how he manages his daily routine with SMA, and so many other fun tidbits.
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