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REHACARE 2023: Inclusion and Digitalization in Healthcare

More than 30,000 visitors from 83 countries attended REHACARE 2023 to explore the latest solutions in the healthcare sector.

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Etac, Kalogon Partner to Expand Smart Cushion Technology Access for Wheelchair Users

The two companies join forces to enhance Etac’s Star cushion product line powered by Kalogon’s air management system.

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EMR Fatigue: 3 Ways the Wrong System Contributes to PT Burnout

Unfortunately, the embrace of EMRs by rehab facilities has done little to ease the impact of burnout on physical therapists, largely because of EMR fatigue.

Gait & Balance

LewisGale Medical Center Debuts VR Treadmill

LewisGale Medical Center debuted a new virtual reality treadmill for its inpatient physical rehabilitation unit.

Conditions

University of Houston Expert Creates Portable EEG Headset for Stroke Rehab

A new low-cost, portable brain-computer interface that connects the brain of stroke patients to powered exoskeletons for rehabilitation purposes has been validated and tested at the University of Houston.

Home & Daily Living

Boom Home Medical Launches with Loona Urinal

Boom Home Medical launches with the Loona toileting product and will be rolling out bathing, dressing, and mobility products throughout 2023.

Seating & Positioning

CMS Officially OKs Seat Elevation Systems for Medicare Coverage

CMS has at long last established power seat elevation equipment for power wheelchairs as DME eligible for coverage by Medicare.

Mobility

AAVAA Headband Lets User Gaze, Head Movements Control Devices

AAVAA Headband software uses intentional movements, such as blinks, winks, and eye gazes, to control devices, improving everyday life for those with limited mobility.

Orthotics & Prosthetics

Partnership Combines NICE Cold Therapy With Aspen Bracing

NICE recovery Systems and Aspen Medical Products have partnered to combine NICE's cold compression technology with Aspen's bracing solutions.

Pain Management

SOMA App Tracks Pain-Related Activities and Moods

SOMA is a smartphone app that helps people with acute and chronic pain monitor and track patterns in their daily lives.

Education, Research

Study: Most Physiotherapists Considering Using Virtual Reality

The majority of physiotherapists in the Netherlands and Belgium do not yet use virtual reality, but are considering using it for treatment, according to a recent study.

Clinic Management

Numotion Offering Diverse Clinical Education Opportunities in 2023

Numotion's updated clinical education events for clinicians and ATPs cover adult and pediatric mobility, medical supplies, healthcare, insurance, and seating and positioning.