Kaye Products
Posture Control Walkers/Gait Trainers
Kaye’s line of posture control walkers/gait trainers enables walking with support at the back/posterior of the body. Accessories and components can provide weight-bearing assistance and specific positioning of the trunk, pelvis, legs, arms and heads as required by the child. These walkers/gait trainers are designed to make walking less energy consuming and to improve alignment and maximize a client’s potential for walking. Available in six sizes for toddlers through adults; all models fold for storage.
Sunrise Medical
Education in Motion Web Site
A go-to online resource for clinicians, ATPs and other seating and wheeled mobility professionals, Sunrise Medical’s new Education in Motion Web site was created and is maintained by a global team of experienced complex rehab professionals. Free to access with no registration required, this site seeks to provide new information and resources as they become available, and to share seating and mobility experiences among peers around the world via white papers, blog entries, and other evidence-based posts. Education in Motion also offers the opportunity for visitors to schedule an on-site continuing education course taught by Education in Motion team members.
Altimate Medical Inc.
EasyStand Glider
For an active standing program, check out the EasyStand Glider’s state-of-the-art features. The user’s arms move the glide handles, and that motion is reciprocated in the legs, resulting in a motion similar to cross-country skiing. Active standing combines increased lower-extremity range of motion and upper-body strengthening while bearing weight. The EasyStand Glider is available in two sizes (medium and large) and fits users from 4' tall to 6'2" tall and weighing up to 280 lbs.
Roll Geek LLC
Ergo Joystick
As seen at the 2019 International Seating Symposium: Designed by power chair user Joe Olson, who holds a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Science & Technology from the University of Pittsburgh, the Ergo Joystick fits onto a standard joystick handle and can replace traditional goalpost-style handles. Ergo Joysticks are 3D printed to fit the palms of their users. These handles provide a comfortable platform that makes driving intuitive and instinctive, and much less tiring for users with weakened or impaired hand function. Choose from three styles: the Panther supports the weight of the forearm and hand on the pads of the user’s palm. The Stingray conforms to the user’s palm and is designed to be most comfortable when the power chair is being driven forward. The Aero uses an arching, supportive design and is most effective for users with unique hand shapes. Ergo Joysticks are available in a range of colors and can be further customized with users’ names or other designs.
Inspired by Drive
Moxie GT Gait Trainer
The Moxie GT can be used in either an anterior or a posterior position to meet the current needs of the client. It’s available in three sizes and is height adjustable in 1" increments. A directional lever enables the gait trainer to provide forward/backward or forward-only mobility. All four casters have wheel locks, and swivel casters can be locked in a non-swivel position. Optional accessories include hand loops, forearm platforms, handgrips, seat harnesses, trunk support and hip positioner and pad.
Ki Mobility
Ethos Ultralightweight Chair
As seen at the 2019 International Seating Symposium: Self-propelling isn’t the only activity that can fatigue ultralightweight manual wheelchair users. So can absorbing the endless vibration and jostling transmitted through the chair every time it rolls over a crack in the sidewalk, a transition from carpet to flooring, or any of a thousand other discrepancies on the ground. Vibrations can trigger spasticity, cause pain, and decrease sitting tolerance. But Ki Mobility has a new answer. Its Ethos wheelchair is specifically designed to reduce movement in the legs and feet as the chair rolls. The Ethos seat frame is isolated from the base frame to reduce the vibration that is transmitted to the wheelchair user. The bottom frame is rigid to prevent loss of energy, but a small cross brace up front provides some caster flexion to produce a comfortable and efficient ride. The chair also offers a wide range of seat widths and depths, front and rear seat heights, camber, and frame/highlight colors so Ethos can be tailored and fit optimally to every user. Ethos was designed by longtime wheelchair user Alan Ludovici, Ki Mobility’s Senior Design Engineer.
Apex Headrest Pads
As seen at the 2019 National Seating & Mobility Symposium: Symmetric Designs’ new Apex headrest pads use dual-layer foam and an alloy shell (with adjustable contour) to provide both comfort and support in a zipper-free design. The shell is embedded into the foam for extra “edge” protection; the foam is also easily replaceable. The amazingly lightweight Apex comes with a removable Neoprene or Startex cover, in oval or winged shapes and in multiple colors. The winged shape is reversible, so the wings can be at the top or bottom of the headrest. The winged shape is available in two sizes; the oval shape is available in four sizes.
Bodypoint, Inc.
Shoulder Harness Strap Guides
As seen at the 2019 International Seating Symposium: Place and keep chest and shoulder harnesses exactly where you want them. Bodypoint’s new Shoulder Harness Strap Guides provide a customized fit, even on low or contoured backrests. Elevate the mounting position of top straps to achieve the ideal angle for more even pressure distribution over the shoulder. The guides feature super-strong spring steel that absorbs shock to prevent damage to the back; integrated holes allow easy harness attachment, no extra drilling needed. Long mounting slots accommodate a range of backrests and offer greater adjustability. Optional Mounting Adapters (lower photo) enable the use of existing headrest holes to minimize the need for drilling and to make fine-tuning the fit easy and convenient. Strap guides and Mounting Adapters are each available in two sizes.
Stealth Products, Inc.
Glacial SP Cushion
As seen at the 2019 National Seating & Mobility Symposium: Stealth Products continues to expand its seat cushion offerings. Introducing the Glacial SP (for “Skin Protection”), a cushion with a contoured, high-density molded foam base. It features a soft gel top layer for skin protection, while the cushion contour provides coccyx and sacral relief. A cushion cover with Coolcore technology — to keep users cooler in warm temperatures and warm in cooler weather — comes standard. Optional mesh and Stealth Tek covers are also available. The Glacial is available in seat widths from 10" to 24" and seat depths from 10" to 24". This cushion is the latest addition to Stealth’s growing line of Coolcore-covered cushions to meet the requirements of wheelchair users with complex needs.
Invacare
Matrx Mini Flex Abdominal Support
As seen at the 2019 International Seating Symposium: Give your littlest power wheelchair users support right where they need it. The new Matrx Mini Flex is adjustable in width to fit Mini backs 10" to 14" wide. A keyhole design enables ease of application. Stretch Neoprene makes the Mini Flex comfortable and functional for active kids. Choose the Mini Flex in size XS (4.5" high) or size S (6" high).
Ride Designs
AccuSoft
The new Custom AccuSoft is ideal for users looking for an accurately fit custom seating solution with a softer, more forgiving sitting surface. This cushion is made specifically to match each individual’s unique shape. Choose from two foams: soft or extra soft. Ride CAM Wedges can be used to adjust cushion contours to accommodate weight change, tissue atrophy, and postural changes. The E2609 cushion can be built to virtually any size.
Alex Orthopedic
3" Cushion
This E2603-coded wheelchair cushion is 16x18x3". It is made of durable polyurethane foam with a gel insert. Its construction method provides the comfort and stability of foam, with the additional pressure relief and cooling properties of gel. The cover is a moisture-proof nylon fabric with skin protection, and a moisture-wicking ability to keep consumers’ skin dry and comfortable for extended periods of sitting.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
Gel-U-Seat
Designed to redistribute pressure to assist in the prevention of pressure injuries, the Gel-U-Seat cushion incorporates high-density foam encapsulating a dual-chamber gel bladder for patient comfort. A water-resistant, low-shear stretch nylon cover with tie straps secures the cushion to the wheelchair. Sizes range from 16x16" to 24x18"; all sizes of this cushion are 3" in height.
Contour Products
Kabooti
Contour Products’ “three in one” Kabooti donut seat cushion is designed to provide relief from long hours of sitting, as well as other conditions such as hemorrhoids, tailbone injuries, pregnancy relief/post-natal recovery, and post-surgery recoveries. Kabooti’s design includes a generous coccyx cutout and seating wedge shape. The cushion includes a removable, washable, two-way-stretch cover.
Reflex
Therapists recommend the Reflex for clients who are at moderate risk of skin breakdown. Therapists value the Reflex because the set amount of immersion conforms to the client’s body, providing comfort and added stability. Reflex is ideal for nursing homes, hospitals and other clinical environments where an effective, low-maintenance skin protection wheelchair cushion is required. Users and caregivers appreciate Reflex’s ease of use.