Category: Mobility

Mobility

Power Wheelchair with 12 Inches Elevation Now Available

The new power wheelchair drives safely up to 3.71 mph whether elevated or not, and is built for indoor and outdoor use.

Mobility

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.

Mobility

WHILL Installs First Permanent Autonomous Mobility Service in North America

WHILL announces a permanent installation in North America of its autonomous mobility service at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport.

Manual Wheelchairs

U.S. Rehab Signs Partnership Agreement with Braze Mobility

U.S. Rehab has partnered with Braze Mobility Inc to make the Braze Blind Spot Sensors for wheelchairs available to its members.

Power Wheelchairs

WHILL Autonomous Model A Chair Wins CES Innovation Award

The WHILL Autonomous Model A power chair has been honored with a CES Innovation Award at the Consumer Electronics Show, WHILL Inc announces.

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

ALS Home Modification: The Time is Now

An occupational therapy home evaluation after ALS diagnosis is essential to maximize quality of life for the few years a client has left.

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 the March 2020 issue of Rehab Management.

Distributors

Rehab Medical Acquires Mobility Specialists

Complex rehab technology (CRT) provider Rehab Medical Inc expands into Central Florida with the acquisition of Winter Haven, Fla-based mobility equipment provider Mobility Specialists.

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.