Category: Seating & Positioning

Seating & Positioning

Redesigned Thoracic Lumbar Back Support Now Available from OPTP

OPTP's newly redesigned Thoracic Lumbar Back Support is constructed of high-quality foam and can be attached to any type of seat and anywhere else people sit for extended periods.

All

UpLyft Closes Early Fundraising, Looks to Manufacture Transfer System

UpLyft Inc, the developer of a self-transfer system between bed and wheelchair for people with limited mobility, is preparing to commence initial manufacturing of pre-order sales demonstration units after completing early fundraising activities.

Seating & Positioning

Growth to Go

Frank Long, MS, editorial director of Rehab Management, discusses pediatric mobility solutions that aim to grow with their users, in the March/April 2021 issue.

Control Systems

Sunrise Medical Announces Upgrades to Quickie Power Portfolio

Sunrise Medical, Fresno, Calif, adds the following three upgrades to its QUICKIE power portfolio: C-Me, Tilt and Elevate combination, and the SEDEO LITE seat.

Cushions, Custom Seating

Pressure-Relieving Cushion TK from Woman-Owned Startup and VHA Collaboration

Wave Therapeutics, a woman-owned start-up based in Nashville, Indiana, in collaboration with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Innovation Ecosystem, is developing a wheelchair cushion designed to reduce the risk of pressure injuries.

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.