Amidst numerous healthcare budget cuts, Magic Wheels Inc., an innovative manufacturing company of a revolutionary, 2-Geared Wheelchair Wheel has gone against the grain and received a boost, in a recalculated fee schedule from Medicare (HCPCS: code E2227). Beginning January 1, 2010, the U.S. fee will increase to a $3863.21/pair average, up from $3307.60/pair in 2009.
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 4, 2009 -- Amidst numerous healthcare budget cuts, Magic Wheels Inc., an innovative manufacturing company of a revolutionary, 2-Geared Wheelchair Wheel has gone against the grain and received a boost, in a recalculated fee schedule from Medicare (HCPCS: code E2227). Beginning January 1, 2010, the U.S. fee will increase to a $3863.21/pair average, up from $3307.60/pair in 2009.
According to Magic Wheels Inc. CEO, Loren Lyon, ”The Medicare increase and a corresponding increase by other 3rd party funding agencies, opens new doors for dealers to provide this technology to manual wheelchair users who benefit the most, all at little or no out-of-pocket cost. When the cost of MAGICWHEELS® is compared to a shoulder surgery or other more expensive alternatives like a power wheelchair, the solution of a mechanical geared wheelchair wheel becomes obvious. ”
About MAGICWHEELS®
When in the 1:1 gear ratio, MAGICWHEELS® operates like a standard wheel. But, when shifted into the low or “reduction” gear (with the flip of a lever on the hub), the ratio offers a 2:1 mechanical advantage. Much like shifting into low gear on a bicycle, the reduction gear makes it easier to climb and descend hills. Additionally, shifting to the lower 2:1 gear activates an automatic hill-holder feature that keeps the wheelchair from rolling backwards between pushes on inclines.
While the product promotes increased mobility and physical activity, it is also clinically proven to significantly reduce shoulder pain by over 55%(1), a common problem in the manual wheelchair population ( http://www.magicwheels.com/clinincal-testing/PAIN_STUDY.pdf ). MAGICWHEELS® users offer high praise and endorsements for the product (http://www.youtube.com/magicwheelsvideos ), but the previous CMS fee schedule had limited the availability due to insufficient funding to the dealers.
(1) Finley, M.A., Rodgers, M.M. “Effect of 2-Speed Geared Manual Wheelchair Propulsion on Shoulder Pain and Function.” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Vol. 88, December 2007, pgs 1622-1627.
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MAGICWHEELS Reduces Shoulder Pain by over 55% University of Maryland School of Medicine independent, peer reviewed clinical study shows a significant reduction in shoulder pain using MAGICWHEELS 2-Gear Wheels.
MAGICWHEELS user, Wendy Walker, "When your shoulders are all you have, you want to protect them." During a December storm in 2003, Wendy's car hit some ice, slid off the road into a ditch, and changed her life forever. As a C6 complete quadriplegic, she was determined to regain her independence and adjust to her new life in a wheelchair. MAGICWHEELS gave her added strength and mobility. After barely being able to scratch her nose when she was first injured, now she uses a manual wheelchair and states, "I'm getting stronger everyday."
Loren Lyon, CEO Magic Wheels Inc. Loren Lyon joined Magic Wheels Inc. in May 2009. Lyon was CEO at SelfCHARGE Inc. from 1996 till 2006 and during his tenure was named the 2005 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the northwestern U.S. in manufacturing.
