Category: Seating & Positioning

Seating & Positioning

Orbiter Med Custom Wheelchair Cushion Available in Extended Sizing

Orbiter Med now offers new gluteal extension, contour adjustments for increased comfort, and pressure relief for more body types.

All

NeuroShield Helmet Concept Promotes TBI Prevention

By showcasing an idealized version of head protection, Brooks Rehabilitation aims to educate the public on the importance of brain safety and TBI prevention.

Seating & Positioning

Customized Wheelchair Seating Fit for Physiology

In this feature-length article, Kirsten Davin discusses how custom seating for wheelchair users can impact the body’s function and performance.

Control Systems

What the Best Wheelchair Configurations Should Have

When sizing and configuration for complex rehab are done right, success takes care of itself, write Erin Michael, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS, and Karli Stager, PT, DPT, ATP, in this Rehab Management feature.

Cushions, Custom Seating

Ride Designs Unveils 3D Printed Ride Custom Back

Ride Designs announces the 3D Printed Ride Custom Back – RCB200, featuring a simplified shell design that can be easily removed and laundered.

Seating Pressure Mapping

Pressure Injury Risk Reduction

A balancing act between pressure and mobility form the foundation of interventions for the outpatient clinician. A feature for Rehab Management by Quyen Nguyen Catania, PT, DPT, CWS, CLT.

Covers, Hardware

Disability Etiquette is Focus of New Booklet and Campaign

United Spinal Association launches a new public service campaign highlighting the organization's Disability Etiquette Booklet, which educates the public on effectively interacting with people with disabilities.

Head, Arm & Foot Rests

Twin Headrest Hardware Wins Best New Product for 2019

The Twin Headrest Hardware from Symmetric Designs was recently voted winner of the 2019 Harding Award for Product Innovation by attendees at the Canadian Seating and Mobility Conference (CSMC) in Toronto, held April 30 and May 1.

Positioning Accessories

Quantum Rehab Launches TRU-Balance 4 Power Positioning

Quantum Rehab introduces TRU-Balance 4 Power Positioning, which provides a choice of 10, 20, or 30 degrees of power anterior tilt.