Category: Mobility

Mobility

How Sleep May Impact Mobility in Women with Chronic Illness

Poor sleep health can contribute to mobility decline in individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly among women with certain conditions.

Mobility

Pride Mobility Launches Go Go Carbon Mobility Scooter

Weighing in at only 35 pounds without its battery, the Go Go Carbon mobility scooter folds down in just seconds and with a few simple steps.

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.