Case Study: How the Cub Wheelchair Gave Alice Her First True Ride

CASK DISEASE   |   HIGH TONE, MIXED SPASTICITY   |   GMFCS 4   |   EPILEPSY

Clinical Snapshot
Client Presentation		Device Configuration
Diagnosis:	CASK Disease (rare neurological disorder affecting brain development); recently diagnosed epilepsy with daily seizures	Product:	Cub Wheelchair
GMFCS Level:	4	Setup Time:	1 hour
Tone & Spasticity:	High tone; mixed spasticity pattern	Accessories Used:	Tray, All Terrain wheel, full PSD set
Setting:	Urban; Frequent air travel

The Clinical Challenge: A First Wheelchair, Far From Specialized Care

Alice is a young Ukrainian-Canadian girl whose CASK Disease severely affects her motor skills and communication. She relies on mobility aids including gait trainers, and until recently her only seated mobility option was a pediatric stroller provided by the British Columbia provincial government, equipment that offered transport but not the postural support her high tone and mixed spasticity pattern require.

Alice's specialized physiotherapy had also required travel by airplane, adding cost, logistics, and strain to a family already managing a complex daily routine, now made more complex by a recent epilepsy diagnosis and daily seizures.

The Intervention: Alice's First True Wheelchair

 Cub wheelchair became Alice's first wheelchair,  with a full set of positioning support devices, a tray, and a All Terrain wheel to manage her high tone and mixed spasticity. Setup to achieve proper fit and alignment took approximately 1.5 hours.

Parent's Perspective

“It’s so easy to fold and unfold,” says Roxanne, appreciating the Cub’s practicality for their needs.

Clinical Features & Functional Benefits

Clinical Challenge: Transitioning from a pediatric stroller with no real postural support  →  Cub Feature: Full PSD set, tray, and All Terrain wheel  high tone  →  Functional Outcome: Alice has her first true wheelchair, with the postural support and positioning she didn't have before

Clinical Challenge: Specialized physiotherapy previously required an out-of-town flight  →  Cub Feature: Cub's compact, foldable, and portable design that does well as airline baggage →  Functional Outcome: Therapy has moved closer to home, and car and plane travel are far more manageable for the family

Clinical Challenge: Eating safely given her high tone and mixed spasticity pattern  →  Cub Feature: Integrated tray and full PSD positioning  →  Functional Outcome: Alice can eat safely and comfortably

Clinical Challenge: Getting out and accessing her community  →  Cub Feature: Cub's overall mobility, portability, and ease of folding  →  Functional Outcome: Alice can access her community more freely alongside her family

Who This Configuration Helps

Children with high-tone, mixed-spasticity presentations who are moving from a basic stroller or transport chair into their first true postural wheelchair, especially families balancing frequent travel for specialized care.