Solid vs Upholstered Wheelchair Backs Put to the Test
Fifty adults living with complete spinal cord injury compared wheelchair back supports and noted 5 key advantages among the winner.
Fifty adults living with complete spinal cord injury compared wheelchair back supports and noted 5 key advantages among the winner.
Spinal cord injury pattern has an influence on pressure injury and should be a clinical consideration for wheelchair seat cushion prescription. A feature for the November/December 2019 issue of Rehab Management by Quyen Catania, PT, DPT, CWS, CLT; Erin Michael, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS; and Marjorie Morgan, PTA
This clinical feature article explores the correlation between pressure mapping and wheelchair seating accessories and components that therapists can use to ensure successful seating and positioning solutions.
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.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreIn this showcase, manufacturers share features, construction, pricing, accessories and other data regarding their wheelchair cushion products.
Read MoreAdvances 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.
Read MoreAssistive 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.
Read MoreStealth 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.
Read MoreVisual 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.
Read MoreNearly 90% of older drivers aren’t making inexpensive adaptions to their vehicles that could improve their safety and extend their time behind the wheel, according to research from the American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Read MoreDrive DeVilbiss Healthcare adds five new Comfort Touch Cushions to its Pressure Prevention Product Line: elevation wedge, knee support cushion, neck support pillow, seat cushion, and heated lumbar support backrest.
Read MoreComplex rehab technology (CRT) provider Numotion announces the availability of remote servicing and repair of power and manual wheelchairs.
Read MoreJoin Frank Long, Editorial Director of Rehab Management as he speaks with Elizabeth Cole, Director of Clinical Applications for Permobil. On this program Cole explains the accelerating integration of technology in seating and mobility products, and what it means for therapists and mobility device users.
Read MoreVia a simple on/off switch, users of the new JAY J3 Wheelchair Back from Sunrise Medical can adjust their microclimate from hot or cold for their personal comfort.
Read MoreThe importance of core assessment and its correlation to seating success, pressure relief, and skin breakdown prevention is reviewed in this feature for Rehab Management by Kirsten N. Davin, OTDR/L, ATP, SMS.
Read MoreIn observance of Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day, November 17, Permobil/ROHO Inc will join healthcare professionals working in hospitals, rehab centers, and nursing facilities around the world to raise awareness of pressure injuries and how to prevent them.
Read MoreTwo key members of the Permobil/ROHO Inc Scientific Advisory Board will speak at the NPUAP Research Symposium, “The Perfect Storm: Microclimate, Pressure and Shear Forces in Pressure Injuries,” which will take place November 9, 2016, at the Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel.
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