Category: Seating & Positioning

Seating & Positioning

Orbiter Med Custom Wheelchair Cushion Launches

Orbiter Med combines the company's Advanced Pressure Management system with the individualized postural support of a custom cushion reimbursable by insurance.

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Sunrise Medical Launches Empulse R90 Push Assist Device

The Empulse R90 push assist device is designed to power manual wheelchairs with ease and allow riders to go longer distances, receive assistance up ramps, preserve energy, and prevent shoulder strain.

Seating & Positioning

Teijin Automotive Technologies Teams Get Creative for a Cause

Teijin Automotive Technologies employees created wheel spoke guards for wheelchairs as a team-building project.

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

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.