Category: Seating & Positioning

Seating & Positioning

International Seating Symposium Goes Fully Virtual

The 37th International Seating Symposium (ISS) will still be held Jan. 31-Feb. 2, but it’s been announced that it will now be a fully virtual event.

All

Comcast and Team Gleason Accessible Product Partnership Begins with Xfinity Adaptive Remote

Comcast and Team Gleason have partnered to drive inclusive innovation to improve the independence and quality of life for people with physical and speech disabilities, including those living with ALS, they report.

Seating & Positioning

National Seating & Mobility and SYNERGY HomeCare Launch SAFE Program Partnership

National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of mobility solutions, launches a strategic partnership with SYNERGY HomeCare as part of NSM’s “Solutions for Accessible & Functional Environments” (SAFE) program.

Control Systems

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.

Cushions, Custom Seating

2021 Wheelchair Cushion Showcase

Manufacturers share everything you should know about the various wheelchair cushions that are available on the market. Compiled by Rehab Management staff for the July/August 2021 issue.

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 the January/February 2020 issue of 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

Pride Mobility Kicks Off VivaLift Ad Campaign

Pride Mobility, Exeter, Pa, introduces a 360 marketing ad campaign for VivaLift! Power Recliners. The campaign, featuring social media, television, and direct mail advertising, coincides with the increased weight capacity of 400 pounds on all VivaLift! models.