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One of my favorite quotes is from the 2019 satire
Jojo Rabbit, starring Roman Griffin Davis as the
young title character. Toward the end of the film,
a world-weary Jojo tries to give himself a pep talk: “Jojo
Betzler. Ten-and-a-half years old. Today, just do what
you can.”
Progress is often like that. It’s not an explosive
gallop. It’s more like a walk, a laborious one. Through
maple syrup, on some days. Or hardening concrete.
But slow progress is progress, and in Complex
Rehab Technology (CRT), steady and consistent
adherence to a positioning plan, for example, can work wonders one day at
a time. Check out our story on custom-molded seating (page 26). I’d always
considered custom-molded seating to be a last resort for clients with the
most complex postures… but the interviewees for this story completely
changed my mind. I now know that custom seating isn’t a desperation
move; it’s an option that can open up new possibilities for progress for both
client and caregivers. I dare you to read those interviews without getting
enthusiastic about custom seating.
And sometimes in the midst of steady, determined movement forward,
you’ll get what feels like a bolt from the blue. In a single memorable week in
July, CRT notched a pair of Featuring Motion and United Spinal Association.Standing Out
How standing can impact development, function and goals for kids.VGM Canada Hires Dominique Sedlezky
Sedlezky begins at her new post on May 1.MS Patients: ChatGPT Responses Are More Empathetic Than Those from Neurologists
A new study examined how patients reacted to information provided by artificial intelligence.