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.
Single invoicing for Matrx seating is now available for those who purchase the Convaid Flyer lightweight pediatric wheelchair by Etac.
Permobil has entered into an agreement to acquire Progeo, an Italy-based manufacturer of manual wheelchairs.
BraunAbility introduces its newest conversion: a wheelchair accessible SUV built on the Chevrolet Traverse, featuring a large amount of interior cabin space.
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Winnebago’s new Accessibility Enhanced (AE) models for 2021 are updated with wheelchair tie-downs and increased stock availability through La Mesa RV, the company reports.
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Wheelchair lifestyle magazine New Mobility, a membership publication of United Spinal Association, has released Wheels on Campus, a comprehensive college guide for wheelchair users that identifies 20 wheelchair-friendly campuses and cultures that promote an inclusive college experience.
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Permobil’s manual wheelchair unit, TiLite, has been awarded ISO 13485:2016 certification for the product design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of its medical device products, the company announces in a media release.
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Invacare will give a toy to Toys for Tots for every Solara 3G Tilt-in-Space Manual Wheelchair it sells in November, the company announces.
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United Spinal Association launches “Ready to Roll,” a comprehensive disaster preparedness initiative for individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) designed to lessen the effects and risks associated with natural or human-caused disasters.
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Permobil’s new 2021 M-Series wheelchairs is now widely available for demonstrations and purchase, the Lebanon, Tenn-based company announces.
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Regenerative rehabilitation specialists report positive results from a pilot study of the combination of a single injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and a home-based exercise program for wheelchair users with recalcitrant shoulder pain, in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine.
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Invacare Corporation and Alber announce the US introduction of SMOOV one, a rear-mounted power-assist solution designed to aid manual wheelchair users.
Read MoreNew approaches to product design and the way manufacturers think about solving performance issues for folding and rigid frame models are changing the game for this equipment category. Two manufacturers explain what’s happening from the inside, in this feature for the April 2020 issue of Rehab Management.
Read MoreAdvanced technologies can help therapists move patients affected by upper limb deficits toward lasting function gains, Heidi Nash, MOT, OTR/L, and Danielle Wilt, OTR/L, OTD, suggest in the April 2020 issue of Rehab Management.
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Blue Sky Therapy, in partnership with Numotion, is using telehealth to provide remote wheelchair assessments to patients in their homes, The Business Journal reports.
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As a way to control infection and protect the community, mobility products provider Mobility City offers free wheelchair sanitizing at its locations across the United States.
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National Ramp, a manufacturer of modular wheelchair ramps for the home or business, has published a list of easily made mistakes during the ramp-purchasing process to educate consumers.
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Easier.com offers a simple guide that explains what to look for in a travel-friendly electric wheelchair.
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