Seating teams now have a brand-new option to consider for their clients using LECKEY MyWay+ gait trainers. In a Jan. 23 announcement, Sunrise Medical introduced the LECKEY MyWay Pedal, “a revolutionary new option for the MyWay+ Gait Trainer that introduces elliptical motion in standing to promote dynamic movement and enhanced walking ability.” The MyWay Pedal…
Sunrise Medical Launches Dynamic Movement Option for LECKEY MyWay+ Gait Trainer
Mobility Management Announces 2024 Mobility Product Award Winners
This year’s winners came from the pediatric, adult, power and manual wheelchair and seating segments.
Mobility Management has announced the winners of the publication’s 2024 Mobility Product Awards. Mobility Management Editor in Chief Laurie Watanabe said of this year’s entries, “Once again, Mobility Management is honored to recognize these companies for their extraordinary technology on behalf of people with disabilities. These award-winning seating, mobility, and accessibility equipment and services demonstrate…
Sunrise Medical Launches QS5 X Folding Ultralightweight Wheelchair
A new design reduces the effort and energy needed to fold the chair.
Sunrise Medical has launched the QUICKIE QS5 X, an ultralightweight folding wheelchair available with multiple frame angles and two frame versions — swing-away or fixed-front. In a Nov. 12 news announcement, Sunrise said the QS5 X “sets the new standard for ease and efficiency. With the innovative FreeFold design, enjoy over 40% energy savings with…
Sunrise Medical Acquires Nuprodx
Nuprodx manufactures bathroom tub-slider systems, including some with tilt.
Sunrise Medical has acquired Nuprodx, a California-based manufacturer of bathroom mobility products, including models with positioning features and functions. In an Oct. 7 news announcement, Sunrise said, “This acquisition strengthens Sunrise Medical’s portfolio by adding Nuprodx’s best-in-class bathroom mobility solutions to its existing broad range of assistive mobility solutions.” David Gaskell, Nuprodx’s president/CEO, will transition…
Sunrise Medical Launches Below-the-Seat Empulse R90 Power Assist
The location of the new device preserves the wheelchair’s original footprint and turning radius.
Sunrise Medical’s newest power-assist system sits under the manual wheelchair’s seat to preserve the chair’s original footprint and turning radius while retaining great maneuverability. The manufacturer officially launched the Empulse R90 in a Sept. 9 news announcement. “The patent-pending V-Lock is a tapered latch that securely docks the R90 to the receiver on the chair,”…
Platinum Equity Announces Sunrise Medical Acquisition
The global investment firm is based in Los Angeles.
Sunrise Medical has been acquired by Platinum Equity, a global investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles. In a June 5 press release, Platinum Equity said it had signed an agreement to purchase Sunrise Medical from Nordic Capital, which acquired Sunrise in 2015. Platinum Equity added that the acquisition is expected to be completed in the…
Sunrise Medical Launches Folding Carbon Fiber Power Wheelchair
The QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon has a travel weight of 32 lbs.
Sunrise Medical has brought its carbon fiber prowess to the folding power wheelchair segment. The manufacturer launched the QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon, with a transport weight of just 32 lbs., in a March 4 news announcement. Sunrise described the Q50 R Carbon as “QUICKIE’s lightest folding power wheelchair” and “easy to transport, store, and maneuver,…
ISS:VPS Begins Next Week
Day 1 of the Virtual Professional Summit is Wed., Feb. 7.
The inaugural International Seating Symposium: Virtual Professional Summit (ISS:VPS) begins next week, with a full day of education on Wed., Feb. 7. The second day of the VPS is Wed., March 6, though both days of the event will also be recorded for on-demand viewing. The first ISS:VPS day starts at 10 a.m. Eastern with…
Sunrise Medical Launches Switch-It Vigo Head Control
Vigo is operated via head movements from the power chair rider.
Sunrise Medical has officially launched the Switch-It Vigo head control, a wireless, proportional head control for power wheelchair riders. In a Jan. 8 news announcement, Sunrise said the Vigo system “allows drivers to control their power wheelchairs and other devices with subtle and intuitive head movements.” Vigo’s technology was developed by Now Technologies Ltd., which…
United Spinal Announces Wheelchair Securement Project
The new SecureRide coalition is working on a new wheelchair securement standard.
United Spinal is working on a new wheelchair securement standard designed for “safer, more accessible, and seamless independent travel in the future.” In a Nov. 20 announcement, United Spinal launched the SecureRide coalition with the mission of “developing a wheelchair securement standard that can be applied to personal vehicles, rideshares, public transit, as well…