Category: Seating & Positioning

Seating & Positioning

Kalogon Hires First Chief Technology Officer

Kalogon's new CTO will lead engineering and product development as the company expands its smart seating technology into aviation and other markets.

All

Merge MID Prosthesis Aims to Restore Function After Middle-Phalanx Amputations

Merge MID's custom body-powered finger prosthesis designed to restore function and independence for patients with middle-phalanx amputations of digits 2–5.

Seating & Positioning

Cracking the HCPCS Cushion Code

A clinical program coordinator at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare offers insight into HCPCS cushion codes to help get clients the right seating.

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

Smart Cushion Shows Promising Results for Blood Flow

By utilizing a high-resolution image system to measure blood flow during different seating experiences, researchers analyzed the effects of using the cushion's offload sequence compared to static modes.

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

Quantum Rehab Launches TRU-Balance 4 Power Positioning

Quantum Rehab introduces TRU-Balance 4 Power Positioning, which provides a choice of 10, 20, or 30 degrees of power anterior tilt.