Teijin Automotive Technologies Teams Get Creative for a Cause
Teijin Automotive Technologies employees created wheel spoke guards for wheelchairs as a team-building project.
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US Airlines Damage Thousands of Wheelchairs Every Year
In July 2021, according to the latest Air Travel Consumer Report, there were 834 incidents of "mishandled" wheelchairs and scooters of passengers transported by US airlines. An average of 28 a day, Business Insider reports.
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BraunAbility Report Card: Do Wheelchair Accommodations Make the Grade?
BraunAbility gears up to release the results of its second-annual Drive for Inclusion Report Card. The study, which assesses the nation’s state of inclusion, reveals some surprising data.
Now Available: Convaid Replacement Parts Lists
To better serve its customers and improve its business processes when replacement parts for Convaid products are ordered, the company has created new parts lists that feature order numbers for replacement part kits.
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A Karate Black Belt Despite the Wheelchair
Never mind that 27-year-old Samantha Lunsford uses a wheelchair, she has recently achieved black belt status in Isshinryu Karate, TimesNews reports.
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Solid vs Upholstered Wheelchair Backs Put to the Test
Fifty adults living with complete spinal cord injury compared wheelchair back supports and noted 5 key advantages among the winner.
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Mobility Unlimited Challenge Winner: the Phoenix i Ultra-Lighweight Intelligent Wheelchair
Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Nesta Challenges, announces UK-based Phoenix Instinct as the winner of its $4 million global Mobility Unlimited Challenge, during virtual event.
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What the Best Wheelchair Configurations Should Have
When sizing and configuration for complex rehab are done right, success takes care of itself, Erin Michael, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS, and Karli Stager, PT, DPT, ATP, write in the November/December 2020 issue of Rehab Management.
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Sunrise Medical Introduces the QUICKIE Nitrium Ultra-Lightweight Rigid Wheelchair
Introducing the brand new QUICKIE Nitrum, a rigid wheelchair from Sunrise Medical with lightweight, rigidity, adjustability and functional options. The lightweight Nitrum is precision-engineered to efficiently convert energy into motion, allowing the user to propel with little effort.
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BraunAbility Debuts the Wheelchair-Accessible Chevrolet Traverse
BraunAbility introduces its newest conversion: a wheelchair accessible SUV built on the Chevrolet Traverse, featuring a large amount of interior cabin space.
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Top 20 Wheelchair-Friendly College Campuses Named in New Guide
Wheelchair lifestyle magazine New Mobility, a membership publication of United Spinal Association, has released Wheels on Campus, a comprehensive college guide for wheelchair users that identifies 20 wheelchair-friendly campuses and cultures that promote an inclusive college experience.
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Permobil’s TiLite Unit Achieves ISO Certification
Permobil’s manual wheelchair unit, TiLite, has been awarded ISO 13485:2016 certification for the product design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of its medical device products, the company announces in a media release.
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Free CEU Webinar: Dynamic Seating Systems for Kids
Join Etac North America for “Dynamic Seating Systems for Children with Severe Movement Limitations: Possibilities and Documented Effects,” a continuing education webinar, on Wednesday, November 18, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM EST.
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Invacare Promotes Solara with Toys for Tots Partnership
Invacare will give a toy to Toys for Tots for every Solara 3G Tilt-in-Space Manual Wheelchair it sells in November, the company announces.
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Get ‘Ready to Roll’ to Prepare for Disasters
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.
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Permobil M-Series Features Enhancements Designed for Independence
Permobil’s new 2021 M-Series wheelchairs is now widely available for demonstrations and purchase, the Lebanon, Tenn-based company announces.
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With Mobility Independence for All
They’ve seen a lot. Five veteran therapists explain how wheelchair technology delivered today’s mobility users into an era of unrivaled independence.
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Exercise and PRP Promising for Shoulder Pain in Wheelchair Users with Spinal Cord Injury, Per Kessler Study
Regenerative rehabilitation specialists report positive results from a pilot study of the combination of a single injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and a home-based exercise program for wheelchair users with recalcitrant shoulder pain, in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine.
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