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Rachel Fabiniak, PT, DPT

Rachel Fabiniak began her studies at The Georgia Institute of Technology, where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2009. Rachel then went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Emory University in 2013. After receiving her doctorate, Rachel went into clinical practice as a physiotherapist in the Spinal Cord Injury Day Program at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Ga. Rachel also has experience in community physiotherapy and inpatient rehabilitation. During Rachel’s time at Shepherd Center, she developed a passion for seating and mobility which ultimately lead to her career with Permobil. Rachel joined on with Permobil in January 2018 and relocated to Sydney, Australia in June 2018 as the clinical education specialist for Australia and New Zealand.

Recent Posts

June 28, 2023

User Centred Approach

It’s been a while since I have written a blog, but for those of you that have been following our blogs for the last 5 years will remember when it was just...

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September 17, 2020

Independent Repositioning Mode: Getting the Most Out of Your Power Seat Functions

We have been discussing the importance of power seat functions for the past couple blogs and what those power seat functions can do for the user. Often...

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September 3, 2020

Power Seat Functions: Elevation

Today we will look at the power seat function for elevation. When we talk about elevation, we are referring to the raising up of the seat pan. You may...

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August 20, 2020

Power Wheelchair Suspension: What you need to know and look for?

Over the past 2 weeks we have talked about drive wheel configuration and some tips on how to decide which option is right for you. This week we are going...

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June 24, 2020

Where is the Drive Wheel and Why Does it Matter?

The drive wheel on a power wheelchair is the larger wheel if you are looking at your wheelchair or client’s wheelchair. The location of this drive wheel...

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August 13, 2019

Part 2: Power Wheelchairs: Where is my Drive Wheel and Why Does it Matter?

The drive wheel on a power wheelchair is the larger wheel if you are looking at your wheelchair or client’s wheelchair. The location of this drive wheel...

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August 5, 2019

Part 1: Power Wheelchairs: Where is my Drive Wheel and Why Does it Matter?

The drive wheel on a power wheelchair is the larger wheel if you are looking at your wheelchair or client’s wheelchair. The location of this drive wheel...

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August 6, 2018

Power Wheelchair Travel Checklist

Disclaimer: The following travel tips are for informational reference only. Permobil does not make any clinical, operational or warranty claims about...

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