Category: Mobility

Mobility

Sunrise Medical Launches Empulse F35 Pull Power Assist Device

The Empulse F35 is a lightweight and compact power assist device designed for everyday mobility, urban navigation, and travel convenience.

Mobility

Senators Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Advanced Wheelchairs

The bipartisan bill, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act, aims to improve access to advanced wheelchairs for Medicare beneficiaries by reducing upfront costs.

Mobility

Assessing Cognitive Abilities for Power Mobility Use

This feature article looks at how therapists can evaluate individuals who could benefit from powered mobility devices who may otherwise be overlooked when it comes to PMD evaluations due to cognitive impairments.

Manual Wheelchairs

CRT Company Expands Mobility Services with NC Office

With the move into North Carolina, this company now offers its custom advanced mobility solutions in 31 locations across 18 states nationwide.

Power Wheelchairs

Foldable Power Wheelchair Showcased at CES 2024

The semi-outdoor, electrically foldable wheelchair is fully integrated with omnidirectional wheels, remote control, and an adjustable maximum speed for added safety.

Power Assist

Invacare Corporation Debuts the e-fix eco Power Assist Device for Manual Wheelchairs

Invacare Corporation introduces its next generation of power assist devices – the e-fix eco.

Home & Daily Living

Fun Ways for Adult Patients to Keep Motor Skills Sharp

As more adults focus on improving their health in 2025, this is a good time to stress the importance of patients maintaining fine motor skills through targeted exercises and recreational activities to preserve independence and quality of life.

Standing Systems

Case Study: Standing Program Prevents Surgery

In this case study, a girl with cerebral palsy is told she'll likely need surgery for hip dysplasia, but a targeted standing program prevents surgery.

Strollers

Reduce Pediatric Mobility Equipment Abandonment With These Guidelines

Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS, addresses factors that contribute to technology abandonment, in this feature for Rehab Management.

Distributors

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.

Service & Repair

Wheelchair Repair is Common and Action is Needed, Kessler Opines in Study

Among wheelchair users with spinal cord injury, 42% reported adverse consequences related to needing wheelchair repair, and over 50% reported needing repairs within the last 6 months, according to a team of experts in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Van Modification

BraunAbility Expands Turny Vehicle Seating Line

BraunAbility has expanded its Turny line of vehicle seating and access solutions for people with mobility disabilities and their caregivers.