Category: Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Emotional Labor in Healthcare

A speech language pathologist shares her perspective on the weight you carry when your job is to care for others.

Miscellaneous

Low Vitamin K Levels Possibly Linked to Mobility and Disability Issues

Low levels of circulating vitamin K are linked to increased risk of mobility limitation and disability in older adults, identifying a new factor to consider for maintaining mobility and independence in older age, researchers suggest.

Miscellaneous

COOLIEF Spars Against HA Injection for Knee Pain Relief

Avanos Medical Inc announces that its study comparing COOLIEF* Cooled Radiofrequency to hyaluronic acid (HA) in the management of knee pain achieved its primary endpoint with a statistically significant improvement in knee osteoarthritis patients experiencing at least 50% reduction in knee pain at 6 months after treatment.

Permobil Group Appoints Catharina Modahl Nilsson Exec VP R&D

by Debbie Overman | Jan 18, 2019 | Manual Wheelchairs, Miscellaneous, Power Assist, Power Wheelchairs, Research, Technology

Permobil Group announces its appointment of Catharina Modahl Nilsson to executive vice president research and development. She will head up the newly formed global Group Research and Development function.

NSM Enters International Market with Canadian Acquisition

by Debbie Overman | Jan 4, 2019 | Miscellaneous

National Seating & Mobility (NSM) announces its acquisition of SelfCare Home Health Products Ltd, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Vantage Mobility International Acquires Revability

by Debbie Overman | Dec 26, 2018 | Lifts, Miscellaneous, Ramps, Service & Repair, Van Modification

Vantage Mobility International (VMI) announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Revability, a division of specialty vehicle manufacturer REV Group Inc.

Exercise Reduces Equivalent of 9 Years of Aging in Older Adults

by Debbie Overman | Dec 24, 2018 | Education, Miscellaneous, Research

Performing aerobic exercise, such as walking or bicycle riding, for 35 minutes three times per week may improve the thinking skills in older adults with cognitive impairments, according to a study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Pride Mobility Announces Sale of Its Lifts and Ramps Division

by Debbie Overman | Dec 5, 2018 | Lifts, Miscellaneous, Ramps

Pride Mobility has sold its Lifts and Ramps division to Harmar Mobility LLC to focus on other products, it announces in a news release.

Benefits of Working Together

by Frank Long | Nov 30, 2018 | Miscellaneous, Resource Center, White Papers

Combining care to create a more comprehensive approach can be of great benefit to patients. Doctors can learn things faster, and patients have fewer points of contact. The same is true for those who need mobility solutions. By using the same provider for CRT and their urological needs, there are benefits that can help improve their care and most importantly, quality of living. Learn more about the benefits.

DFree Device Named a CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree

by Debbie Overman | Nov 14, 2018 | Miscellaneous

DFree, a health medical device designed by Triple W to alert wearers when their bladders are full and it is time to go to the bathroom, has been named a CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Fitness, Sports, & Biotech category.

Numotion Acquires Medsource Mobility

by Debbie Overman | Nov 2, 2018 | Miscellaneous

Numotion extends its reach and capabilities in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and Idaho via its acquisition of Medsource Mobility’s CRT division.

DFree Manufacturer Triple W Receives HME Retail Product Award

by Debbie Overman | Oct 24, 2018 | Miscellaneous

Triple W was awarded second place at this year’s HME Retail Product Awards for DFree, its wearable device for incontinence, designed to notify users when it’s time to go to the bathroom.

SourceAmerica and WITSA Policy Statement Addresses Disabled Employment

by Debbie Overman | Oct 23, 2018 | Continuing Education, Education, Miscellaneous, Technology

SourceAmerica and the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) announce policy recommendations to help narrow the gap in employment for people with disabilities.

Permobil Partners with PINTEC to Provide Payment Solution for China Customers

by Debbie Overman | Oct 12, 2018 | Education, Miscellaneous

A customized installment payment solution provided by PINTEC is helping Permobil make it easier for customers in China to purchase wheelchairs and rehabilitation products.

Practice Management Software’s Next Wave

by Debbie Overman | Oct 9, 2018 | Clinic Management, Compliance, Covers, Education, Finance, Miscellaneous, Practice Development, Reimbursement, Research, Software, Technology

Manufacturers of practice management software share their thoughts on the evolution of patient-focused features in their software. This roundtable discussion is featured in the September/October 2018 issue of Rehab Management.

Drive DeVilbiss Clinical Support Team Members to Speak at Medtrade

by Debbie Overman | Sep 28, 2018 | Miscellaneous

Members of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare’s clinical support team are participating in panel discussions regarding topics affecting the DME industry October 15 and 17 during the upcoming Medtrade in Atlanta.

Drive DeVilbiss Pressure Prevention VP to Speak at Alpine Rehab Conference

by Debbie Overman | Sep 18, 2018 | Assistive Devices, Beds, Miscellaneous, Research, Technology

Karen Lerner, Regional VP of Pressure Prevention at Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, Port Washington, NY, will speak at the Alpine Rehab Conference at DoubleTree Salt Lake City Airport Hotel on October 4-5, according to a company announcement.

Permobil Foundation Hosting Annual Golf Tournament Sept 20

by Debbie Overman | Sep 18, 2018 | Miscellaneous

The Permobil Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Permobil, is hosting its annual charity open golf tournament September 20 at Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, Tenn.