United Spinal Association launches "Ready to Roll," a comprehensive disaster preparedness initiative for individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) designed to lessen the effects and risks associated with natural or human-caused disasters.
As a way to control infection and protect the community, mobility products provider Mobility City offers free wheelchair sanitizing at its locations across the United States.
Therapists can help protect wheelchair users from the serious threats of pressure ulcers by fully understanding cushion construction, deep tissue responses, and anticipating shape change in the user’s body.
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.
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The latest manual and power wheelchair accessories keep users on the move with comfort and safety. A feature for the March 2020 issue of Rehab Management by Meredith Linden, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS.
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Sunrise Medical announces the acquisition of Oracing, a leading Spanish-based designer and manufacturer of innovative sports, made-to-measure wheelchairs, and E-Mobility power products.
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Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) services provider Numotion announces it has acquired New York-based Monroe Wheelchair, which allows Numotion to extend its reach and capabilities throughout the broader Northeast region.
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Q’STRAINT/Sure-Lok announces a strategic partnership involving trade show promotions with All Wheels Up, a non-profit advocacy group that promotes airline wheelchair securement.
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Guiding a wheelchair user’s transition from manual to power requires the ability to identify trouble spots that are not always obvious. A feature for the January/February 2020 issue of Rehab Management by Amy Kirkner, MPT.
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True to the theme of “All In,” this year the Numotion National Leadership Conference (NLC) was extended to reach the entire company. While 600 employees descended on the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, all employees were encouraged to join the meeting via a live webcast.
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The right stander, gait trainer, or stroller can help children to better fulfill their roles in the family and community. Stephanie Yu Covert, PT, MSPT, explains the options in this feature from the November/December 2019 issue of Rehab Management.
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Spinal cord injury pattern has an influence on pressure injury and should be a clinical consideration for wheelchair seat cushion prescription. A feature for the November/December 2019 issue of Rehab Management by Quyen Catania, PT, DPT, CWS, CLT; Erin Michael, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS; and Marjorie Morgan, PTA
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National Seating & Mobility (NSM) is partnering with BraunAbility to educate clients about automotive solutions that are driving independence for individuals with disabilities nationwide.
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Susan Johnson Taylor, OTR/L, provides an update about how technology, research, and parents’ perceptions have affected perspectives on pediatric mobility in this feature for the September/October 2019 issue of Rehab Management.
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Utilizing the upper extremities for transfers and mobility is a challenge beyond the limits of a shoulder’s anatomical design for full-time manual wheelchair users. As a result it can often lead to upper extremity pain. Learn how to help manage this pain with the appropriate wheelchair configuration.
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Mike Swinford, CEO of Numotion, offers five areas of opportunity where rehab professionals can better serve people with disabilities, in this feature for the Fall 2019 Rehab Management Product Directory.
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Vantage Mobility International (VMI) is now the sole provider of Mobility Networks’ global products for wheelchair-accessible vans (WAVs) now sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the company announces.
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Gait training and standing technologies and interventions can help children and adults live active and healthy lifestyles, according to Gabriela M. Marquez, PT, DPT, in this feature for the July/August 2019 issue of Rehab Management.
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