Category: Cushions

Cushions

Sunrise Medical Launches Jay LitePro Cushion

The Jay LitePro is an ultra-lightweight, low-profile wheelchair cushion designed to optimize pressure management, stability, and breathability for highly active users.

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Freeing Effects of Seating Functionality

Power wheelchair seat functions can greatly increase client independence, as demonstrated through this case study of a nonagenarian by Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS.

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With Mobility Independence for All

They've seen a lot. Five veteran therapists explain how wheelchair technology delivered today's mobility users into an era of unrivaled independence.

Motion Composites Acquires Dynamic Health Care Solutions

by Debbie Overman | Jul 3, 2019 | Cushions, Distributors, Mobility, Technology

Motion Composites, a manufacturer of lightweight carbon wheelchairs, announces the acquisition of Toronto-based Dynamic Health Care Solutions (DHCS), manufacturer of the nxt Seating Series and the exclusive distributor of Raz Design Inc and Vicair products in Canada.

Seating Solutions for Medically Complex Patients

by Debbie Overman | Feb 26, 2019 | Cerebral Palsy, Control Systems, Covers, Cushions, Custom Seating, Hardware, Head, Arm & Foot Rests, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Muscular Dystrophy, Positioning Accessories, Power Wheelchairs, Pressure Injury, Scoliosis, Seating & Positioning, Seating Pressure Mapping, Service & Repair, Stroke

Many patients with traumatic injuries or neurodegenerative diseases present with significantly complex physical, functional, cognitive, and rehabilitation needs, and these challenges must be carefully evaluated by the clinician when determining a client’s seating and positioning needs. A feature for Rehab Management by Mei Knothe, MS, OTR, ATP, and Eileen Yorke, OT, ATP, SMS.

Wheelchair Assessment: Bringing Technologies and Users Together

by Debbie Overman | Feb 25, 2019 | Control Systems, Cushions, Custom Seating, Hardware, Head, Arm & Foot Rests, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Positioning Accessories, Power Wheelchairs, Pressure Injury, Seating & Positioning, Seating Pressure Mapping, Service & Repair, Spinal Cord Injury

A multidisciplinary team provides input to four focus areas so patients get the right equipment for their medical and functional needs. A feature for the March 2019 issue of Rehab Management by Jillian Cacopardo, MPT, ATP/SMS.

Under Pressure: Skin Breakdown Risk Assessment

by Debbie Overman | Jan 11, 2019 | Cerebral Palsy, Cushions, Hardware, Head, Arm & Foot Rests, Mobility, Positioning Accessories, Pressure Injury, Seating & Positioning, Seating Pressure Mapping, Spinal Cord Injury

Therapists and wheelchair users apply actionable data from pressure mapping technologies to identify problem areas and form strategies for healthy sitting. A feature for the January/February 2019 issue of Rehab Management by Erin Michael, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS, and Colleen Gillette Smith, PT, DPT, ATP.

Family-Focused Pediatric Rehab

by Debbie Overman | Nov 21, 2018 | Cushions, Custom Seating, Distributors, Gait Trainers, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Positioning Accessories, Power Wheelchairs, Pressure Injury, Seating & Positioning, Seating Pressure Mapping, Service & Repair, Spinal Cord Injury, Standing Systems, Strollers

Taking a whole-picture view of the child and family moves mobility solutions toward success at home and in the community. A feature for Rehab Management by Elizabeth Farrell, PT, DPT, PCS, ATP/SMS, and Kaitlin MacDonald, MOT, OTR/L.

Avoid Holiday Hassles for Disabled Air Travelers with These Tips

by Debbie Overman | Nov 20, 2018 | Cushions, Research

As the holiday season begins, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) encourages air travelers with disabilities to plan ahead to avoid injuries, damaged wheelchairs, and other common problems.

The Onion of Seating

by Debbie Overman | Oct 10, 2018 | Cerebral Palsy, Control Systems, Covers, Cushions, Custom Seating, Hardware, Head, Arm & Foot Rests, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Positioning Accessories, Power Assist, Power Wheelchairs, Pressure Injury, Seating & Positioning, Seating Pressure Mapping, Service & Repair

To peel away the layers that shroud a complex seating solution, a therapist must be a good “chef,” according to this feature for the September/October 2018 issue of Rehab Management by Amy Ortego, OTR/L, ATP, and Sara Zwart, OTR/L, ATP.

Smart Wheelchair Cushion, Adaptable Prosthetics Technology Receives Patent

by Debbie Overman | Sep 20, 2018 | Cushions, Mobility, Pressure Injury, Prosthetics, Seating Pressure Mapping

Researchers from University of Texas at Arlington have patented a smart wheelchair seat cushion designed to use air pressure changes to redistribute body weight to help prevent ulcers caused by sitting.

Spinal Cord-Injured and Medically Complex: Interdisciplinary Care Helps Patients Live Life at Home

by Debbie Overman | Sep 8, 2018 | Control Systems, Covers, Cushions, Custom Seating, Hardware, Head, Arm & Foot Rests, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Positioning Accessories, Power Assist, Power Wheelchairs, Seating & Positioning, Seating Pressure Mapping, Spinal Cord Injury

Barbara Garrett, PT, NCS, Lorena Salas, OTR/L, and Alyson Golding, CCC-SLP, shine a light on the role of the interdisciplinary team in facilitating the successful discharge of a ventilator-dependent patient. This feature is included in the Fall 2018 Rehab Management Product Directory.

2018 Wheelchair Cushion Showcase

by Debbie Overman | Jul 23, 2018 | Cushions, Mobility, Pressure Injury

In this showcase, manufacturers share features, construction, pricing, accessories and other data regarding their wheelchair cushion products.

Mobility Moves Ahead

by Debbie Overman | Jul 20, 2018 | Control Systems, Covers, Cushions, Custom Seating, Hardware, Head, Arm & Foot Rests, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Positioning Accessories, Power Wheelchairs, Seating & Positioning, Seating Pressure Mapping, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke

Advances in design and technology are pushing a wave that makes wheelchairs safer, more adaptable, and highly responsive for 21st century users. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation’s Michelle Agostini, PT, DPT, and Eileen Yorke, OT, ATP, SMS, author this feature for the July/August 2018 issue of Rehab Management.

Mobilizing for the Future

by Debbie Overman | Apr 5, 2018 | Control Systems, Covers, Cushions, Custom Seating, Hardware, Head, Arm & Foot Rests, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Muscular Dystrophy, Positioning Accessories, Power Assist, Power Wheelchairs, Seating & Positioning, Seating Pressure Mapping, Service & Repair, Spinal Cord Injury

Advances in wheelchair technology open new doors for individuals who rely on complex rehabilitation solutions. A feature for the April 2018 issue of Rehab Management by Maggie Johnsson, MPT, APT.

Enhancing Pediatric Participation

by Debbie Overman | Apr 4, 2018 | Braces, Cerebral Palsy, Control Systems, Cushions, Custom Seating, Gait Trainers, Hardware, Head, Arm & Foot Rests, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Orthotics & Prosthetics, Positioning Accessories, Power Wheelchairs, Seating & Positioning, Seating Pressure Mapping, Service & Repair, Standing Systems, Strollers, Walkers

Assistive technology ripples out to mobility, standing, and beyond to help children engage at home and in the community. A feature for the April 2018 issue of Rehab Management by Jenna L. Anderson, PT, DPT.

Stealth Products Launches Cushion Line Featuring CoolCore Technology

by Frank Long | Apr 4, 2018 | Cushions, Miscellaneous, Mobility, Pressure Injury, Technology

Stealth Products introduces its new cushions line, all of which come standard with a CoolCore Technology cover designed to regulate temperature by managing heat and moisture.

Pressure Mapping: Good At Assessment, But Can it Predict Pressure Injury Development?

by Debbie Overman | Jan 22, 2018 | Covers, Cushions, Custom Seating, Gait Pressure Mapping, Head, Arm & Foot Rests, Manual Wheelchairs, Mobility, Positioning Accessories, Power Wheelchairs, Pressure Injury, Scoliosis, Seating & Positioning, Seating Pressure Mapping, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke

Visual technology and seating expertise power up strategies that can help prevent and manage pressure injury. A feature for the January/February 2018 issue of Rehab Management by Aubrey Knick-Koppenhofer, PT, DPT, NCS, and Janelle Carnahan, PT, DPT, ATP.