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The Case for Mindful Movement in PT

In this first installment of a series, Karen Danchalski, PT, DPT, shares information supporting the use of mindful movement in both physical therapy and occupational therapy.

All

Broda Celebrates Four Decades of Comfort

Broda is encouraging people to join the celebration by sharing their Broda story. Every story submission is an entry to win a new wheelchair.

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New Kessler Survey: Effects of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities in the Workplace

A new national survey details the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workplace experiences of people with disabilities.

Gait & Balance

Walker Squawker Aims to Bring Joy and Companionship to Every Step

The Walker Squawker -- an animatronic bird designed to perch playfully atop of walking devices -- is now available from Ageless Innovation.

Conditions

Most People with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Are Using New Gene Therapies, Per Survey

Health Union releases a survey that illuminates the perspectives and experiences of people living with spinal muscular atrophy.

Home & Daily Living

Aging in Place Home Modification Strategies Discussion

In this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management is joined by two longtime occupational therapists—Kirsten Davin OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS, and Bridget Scheidler EdD, OTR, CAPS—for a lively discussion about aging in place home modification strategies and considerations for occupational therapy clients as well as the education on this subject that’s available to therapists.

Seating & Positioning

Quantum Rehab Partners with Team Gleason to Provide Seat Elevation

Quantum Rehab enters into a multiyear sponsorship of Team Gleason Foundation to ensure people living with ALS have power seat elevation.

Mobility

Justifying Power Seat Elevation and Standing Systems

With the CMS currently considering power seat elevation for Medicare coverage and standing systems in the near future, many more clients may soon benefit from clinicians identifying environmental diagnostic indicators to demonstrate their need for these vertical elevation features.

Orthotics & Prosthetics

Xtremity Aims to Bring Xtremity BB Prosthetic Socket to Market

Xtremity secures $8.1M in Series B3 funding to help bring its first product, the XtremityTT transtibial prosthetic socket, to market.

Pain Management

FDA Clears Multi Radiance Medical’s Therapeutic Laser to Treat Fibromyalgia Pain

Multi Radiance Medical has become the first laser therapy manufacturer to receive FDA clearance to treat pain associated with fibromyalgia.

Education, Research

Federal Surveys Are Missing as Many as 43% of Individuals with Disabilities, Study Suggests

The two most common sets of disability questions used in federal surveys are missing as many as 43% of individuals who should be counted.

Clinic Management

VGM & Associates Releases Latest Playbook on Business Planning and Leadership

VGM & Associates has released the final playbook of 2022, “VGM Playbook: Business Planning and Leadership.”