iShear
World’s First
Shear Force
measurement Tool
iShear makes for outstanding seating
In clinics worldwide, sliding has always been reported as a major problem in wheelchair seating.
Sliding is a huge clinical problem but difficult to quantify. Until now! Introducing iShear: the ultimate device that measures Total Shear Force* (tendency to slide), helping you evaluate and improve the position of a person in a seating system.
The ultimate solution for set-up and long-term use iShear helps you minimize sliding forces when setting up the wheelchair. iShear also allows you to educate wheelchair users and care givers about the ideal setup and use of the wheelchair.
*Total Shear Force: The total shear force in the seat plane measured by the iShear is the anterior-posterior force parallel to the seat plane. It’s measured between the cushion and the seat base interface
- Evaluate the wheelchair setup
- Measure sliding forces
- Easy to use
How iShear works
- Place iShear in the wheelchair
- Connect iShear with the iShear display
- Perform a single measurement
- Save, share & compare
- Start overtime measurement
- View overtime measurement and view your logs
Basic dimension
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 2.7 x 69 x 61.5 cm |
Vicair® iShear
World's first clinical tools to measure *total shear force in a wheelchair seating system
Help evaluate the positioning of a person in a seating system
*Total Shear Force (TSF): The total shear force in the seat plane measured by the iShear is the anterior-posterior force parallel to the seat plane. It’s measured between the cushion and the seat base interface.
iShear device
- Sensor bar and sensor strips to measure forward and backward total shear force
- Bluetooth connection between iShear and display
- Save measurements over time in the sensor bar and read results afterwards with mobile device
- For wheelchairs from 35 up to 50 cm (width and depth)
- Positioned underneath the cushion on a sling and solid seat
- Carrying case for safe and easy transportation
- Power supply via 4 AAA batteries
- A total weight (excluding carrying case) of 1.7 kg
- Height of the mat 6 mm
iShear display
- Real-time measurements
- Save, export and share measurements
- Log over a period of time
- Compare multiple measurements
- Choose force unit: Kg, N or Lbs
- Set measuring interval
- Add notes per measurement f.i. patient ID and other patient information