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.
In this Q&A for the April 2018 issue of Rehab Management, manufacturers highlight the latest advances in products and technologies for the rehab setting, and offer tips for getting the most out of them. Compiled by Frank Long, Editorial Director.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announces the release of a public data set that provides information on services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by home health agencies.
Prosthetics manufacturer Ottobock USA, together with designer of prosthetic covers UNYQ, announce that they are forming a strategic partnership to provide stylish cosmetic fairings to lower-limb amputees.
Read MoreThe what, when, why, and how of decision-making when choosing a device. Article written by Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center staff members Bobbi Ann Jurena, MOT, OTR/L, Briana D. McClintock, MS, OTR/L, and Shannon E. Spady, PT, MPT.
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Prior to the 1980s, there were few choices in manual wheelchair type or configuration. Upright vs reclining? Sixteen vs 18 inches wide? Red upholstery or blue? Wheelchairs were made of steel and weighed upward of 40 pounds. We’ve come a long ways since then.
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A news release issued by the Amputee Coalition announces that the Kicking for Kids Who Can’t Kick-a-thon event is slated for October 18 at the National Mall in Washington, DC.
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Pride Mobility Products has partnered with nationwide provider of commercial financing programs, Navitas Lease Corp, in offering provider financing.
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Dynamic seating options for pediatric wheeled mobility help build greater levels of independent function for young users.
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Researchers at the University of Missouri are currently investigating the technology used in video games in an effort to prevent falls among hospital patients.
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The Amputee Coalition reports that as a result of the federal government shutdown and the closing of the National Park Service, it has been forced to cancel its youth camp fundraising event on October 19 at the National Mall.
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The Kicking for Kids Who Can’t Kick-a-Thon, held by the Amputee Coalition, is slated for October 19.
Read MoreSelecting the right cushion is critical in achieving optimum outcomes for mobility users. Learn about features built into the latest products that help provide performance and comfort for end users. Aquila Corporation Phone: (866) 782-9658 Website: www.aquilacorp.com Email: Jkoski@aquilacorp.com Product: APK2 The APK2 is a pressure ulcer treatment and prevention cushion. The cushion’s technology is […]
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A total of 88 children, aged 10 to 17 years whom live with limb loss or limb difference, will have the opportunity to attend the Amputee Coalition Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp July 20 free of cost.
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A recent news release announces that in the physical therapy and chiropractic market, Pivotal Health Solutions will serve as master distributor of Smart Step Therapeutic Flooring’s WellnessMats product line.
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Kevin Young was recently hired as a sales representative for Ottobock’s Technical Orthopedics.
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A new positioning system targeting support, stability, comfort, and function for users aged 1 to 18 years is now available through Ottobock.
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To accommodate pediatric users with mild to moderate sitting support needs, TherAdapt Products Inc markets soft-touch cushion liners comprised of a soft-to-touch material.
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