Now Available: Custom Seating in Bariatric Options from Symmetric Designs Ltd
Free Form Seating Back Kits, from Symmetric Designs Ltd, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada, are now available in bariatric options, for wheelchairs up to 24 inches wide.
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How Robotic Training Helps Kids with Cerebral Palsy Sit More Stably
Researchers at Columbia Engineering report that their newly developed robotic Trunk Support Trainer (TruST), when combined with active practice of postural movements, improves trunk and reaching control in children with ceerebral palsy (CP) who have impaired sitting control.
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Wheelchair Control: Possible Risk from Armrest-Mounted Joystick
Independent research from Active Controls LLC, along with MossRehab Hospital’s Gait & Motion Analysis Laboratory, suggests that the traditional armrest-mounted joystick control for power wheelchairs may be a medical risk.
Control Systems
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Numotion Brings NOW Tech’s Power Wheelchair Control Systems to the US
Numotion has signed a preferred agreement with NOW Technologies (NOW Tech) to become reportedly the first US distributor for the company’s full line of next-generation power wheelchair control systems.
Cushions, Custom Seating
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The Soothie° Cushion Offers Hot and Cold Therapy While at Home or Traveling
Special Needs Group/Special Needs at Sea (SNG) ― a medical equipment and supply company, and a global provider of wheelchair, scooter, oxygen, and other special needs equipment rentals ― is now the exclusive distributor of the Soothie° Cushion, according to a news release.
Seating Pressure Mapping
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Avoiding Pressure Injuries
The causes of pressure injuries can often be complex, but it is necessary for full-time wheelchair users to be evaluated by a clinical team to determine if individually configured seating supports are needed. Learn more about seating solutions — specifically primary and secondary supports — that help meet the goal of providing the most optimal seating and mobility environment for users.
Covers, Hardware
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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
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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
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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.