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Quantum Rehab Launches R-TRAK RWD Power Wheelchair

The new R-TRAK is Quantum Rehab’s first rear-wheel-drive power wheelchair in more than 10 years, following the Rival.

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Koneksa Launches KAPP-PD Program to Research Parkinson’s Disease

The Koneksa Academic Partnership Program for Parkinson’s Disease (KAPP-PD) will incorporate its Neuroscience Toolkit into research programs.

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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

Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Survivors Relearn Piano

Unlike prior exoskeletons, this new robotic glove technology provides precise force and guidance in recovering the fine finger movements required for piano playing.

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

NSM Now Exclusive Munevo Drive Technology Provider in US

National Seating & Mobility is partnering with Munevo Inc. to bring the Munevo Drive smart glass alternative drive control for power wheelchairs to the United States.

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.