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LifeWalker Mobility Products Stands Up for Senior Safety

There is a difference between the genuine UPWalker upright walker and dangerous imitations, LifeWalker Mobility Products explains.

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6 Reasons to Think Differently About Pediatric Mobility

Children’s needs differ distinctly from adults, and mobility equipment choices must account for progression into adolescence and beyond. A feature for the April 2019 issue of Rehab Management Todd S. Danos, MBA, LOTR, FACHE, and Lori Boyter, PT.

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Using Gait and Balance Technologies to Benefit the Pediatric Population

Technologies for assessment and therapy can be fine-tuned to optimize functional improvement and provide patients with confidence. A feature for the January/February 2018 issue of Rehab Management by Amanda L. Kleckner, PT, DPT, CBIS, and Kandis L. Jones, PT, DPT, PCS.

Capital Expenditures Perspective

by Debbie Overman | Jan 4, 2017 | Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Treadmills, Walkers

Rehab facility managers share with Rehab Management their capital equipment purchase decisions for the upcoming year.

When Pediatric Weight-Bearing Takes a Stand

by Debbie Overman | Sep 21, 2016 | Assistive Devices, Cerebral Palsy, Conditions, Gait & Balance, Gait Trainers, Hardware, Head, Arm & Foot Rests, Mobility, Neurological, Positioning Accessories, Scoliosis, Standing Systems, Strollers, Walkers

Mobility technologies for children provide exciting and beneficial options, but require careful consideration. A feature for Rehab Management by Jean Murby, PT, PCS; Christa Rocco, DPT; Kristen Lally, DPT; Marianna DiMaggio, DPT; and Stacey Zalanowski, DPT.

Rising Preference for Electric Wheelchairs Propelling Personal Mobility Devices Market

by Debbie Overman | Sep 5, 2016 | Canes, Walkers

The mobility devices market is estimated to reach $14.6 billion by 2024, according to a market report by transparency market research.

Mobility Aids and Transportation Equipment Market Estimated at $7.8 Billion By 2021

by Debbie Overman | Apr 26, 2016 | Canes, Stroke, Walkers

Motorized wheelchairs will grow fastest in a global market value poised to reach $7.8 billion by 2021, according to a new report from IndustryARC.

Mobility: More Than Physical

by Debbie Overman | Mar 22, 2016 | Assistive Devices, Cerebral Palsy, Control Systems, Custom Seating, Gait & Balance, Gait Trainers, Hardware, Head, Arm & Foot Rests, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Positioning Accessories, Power Wheelchairs, Seating & Positioning, Spinal Cord Injury, Standing Systems, Stroke, Strollers, Walkers

Matching pediatric mobility equipment to a young user’s needs requires not only understanding physical ability, but possessing a clear view of cognitive function and the desire to move. An exclusive Rehab Management clinical feature.

SpinLife Offers Latest Product Catalog

by Debbie Overman | Mar 12, 2016 | Lifts, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Power Wheelchairs, Walkers

The latest edition of the SpinLife quarterly catalog will be available in early April, according to the company.

Arizona-Based Advocates for American Disabled Individuals Opens Its Doors

by Debbie Overman | Mar 8, 2016 | Walkers

Formed in January 2016, Advocates for American Disabled Individuals (AADI) seeks Arizona-residing individuals with disabilities who are experiencing discrimination or general hardships. The organization opens its doors to help them.

Lower-Extremity Rehabilitation with Adjunct Interventions

by Debbie Overman | Feb 20, 2016 | Ankle Foot Orthosis, Assistive Devices, Body Weight Support Systems, Braces, Exoskeletons, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Gait & Balance, Gait Trainers, Mobility, Objective Data Measurement, Orthotics & Prosthetics, Stroke, Walkers

Improving quality of movement without compromising safety is a shared goal for patients and therapists.

StandUp Walker Combines Standing Assistant with Walker

by Debbie Overman | Feb 10, 2016 | Positioning Accessories, Seating & Positioning, Walkers

URise Products LLC releases the StandUp Walker, which is engineered to help users independently lift themselves from a seated position.

ProtoStar Announces Debut of LifeWalker Upright

by Debbie Overman | Feb 1, 2016 | Walkers

ProtoStar, headquartered in San Diego, announces its debut as a manufacturer of “upright medical walkers.” Its first product is the LifeWalker Upright.

Consumer-Direct Source for Mobility, Bath, and Pain Relief Products Goes Live: OTCDeal

by Debbie Overman | Dec 30, 2015 | Rollators, Walkers

Manual and power wheelchairs, wheelchair seat cushions, and bath lifts are a small sampling of the healthcare products available directly to consumers as online retailer OTCDeal goes live.

24Hr HomeCare Teams with Uber to Help Support Los Angeles-Area Hospitals

by Debbie Overman | Nov 5, 2015 | Walkers

Los Angeles-based homecare company 24Hr HomeCare has partered with Uber to help provide a solution to the challenge of safely and efficiently discharging patients from hospital to home.

Interactive by Design

by Debbie Overman | Oct 30, 2015 | Assistive Devices, Gait & Balance, Gait Trainers, Mobility, Spinal Cord Injury, Standing Systems, Strollers, Walkers

According to authors Meredith Budai, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS, CRND, and Erin Neuland, PT, DPT, pediatric mobility provides the vital link that can lead children toward exploration and engagement with their peers.

Finding Their Own Way

by Frank Long | Aug 20, 2015 | Assistive Devices, Gait Trainers, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Power Wheelchairs, Spinal Cord Injury, Standing Systems, Strollers, Walkers

Self-directed mobility helps pediatric users engage with their environments on their own terms.

CMS Announces 2017 Competitive Bidding Timeline, Launches Bidder Education Program

by Debbie Overman | Aug 13, 2015 | Walkers

In a press release, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the timeline for Round 1 of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program for 2017.

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