News


UC Davis Details Clinical Trials to Treat Myelomeningocele In-Utero

Three surgeries have been completed so far.

Research to Test Whether “Shaky Treadmill” Can Improve Balance for MS Patients

Marquette University study uses a dynamic treadmill system to test gait.

Judy Heumann Receives Permobil’s Hero Award

Long-time disability rights activist is honored at Permobil Foundation fundraiser.

Sunrise Medical Launches Empulse R20 Power Assist

New device is designed to help caregivers and attendants.

Commentary

Airlines Would Rather Apologize than Fix Wheelchair Policies

What will truly motivate airlines to protect medically necessary seating and mobility equipment?

CMS Comment Period for Seat Elevation Draws Robust Response

CMS has also announced a next-steps timeline, NCART says.

VGM Canada Names HME Woman of the Year Finalists

The winner will be announced at the Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference later this month.

SpinLife Opens First Retail Location

The Northeastern U.S. office gives the online DME/mobility/accessibility giant a brick-and-mortar home.

Mobility Management Podcast: The Keys to Repair Reform

NSM's Bill Mixon and Charles Sargeant discuss the need for funding flexibility and changes to service policies for CRT.

Bodypoint Announces New Hires

Positioning manufacturer adds team members in sales and marketing.



Quantum Rehab Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Team Gleason

New partnership involves seat elevation for people living with ALS.

Senate Co-Sign Letter Now Available to Support Power Standing & Seat Elevation

Letter asks CMS to support seat elevation funding and to prioritize consideration for funding of power standing.

VGM Hires Senior VP of Program Development

The industry veteran will focus on upcoming Peer Learning Communities.

Graham-Field Bolsters U.S.-Based Manufacturing Capabilities

Newest investment shows commitment to manufacturing domestically, Graham-Field says.

Editor's Note

I Attended the CRT Virtual Fly-In. Here’s What It Was Like

Editor Laurie Watanabe on this year's meeting with Congress.

Motion Rehab Expo Series Announces Its Return to Ontario & British Columbia

Canadian provider has September, October, and November 2022 events planned.

VGM Opens Nominations for HME Woman of the Year Award

Nominations will be accepted through Oct. 28.

CRT Virtual Fly-In Draws Record Participation

Advocates met with nearly 300 Congressional offices at the event.

Sign-On Letter Urges CMS to Prioritize Funding Reconsiderations for Seat Elevation & Standing

New letter addresses the lack of a public comment period for power standing.

Letter to the Editor: RGK’s North American Launch

Stephen Sprigle reacts to the announcement from Sunrise Medical.

Seating Benefits Podcast with Ride Designs