Sunrise Medical has updated its color choices for QUICKIE adult manual wheelchairs, ZIPPIE pediatric manual wheelchairs, and JAY backs. The new palette will be available across the manufacturer’s North American, European, and Asia-Pacific markets, Sunrise Medical said in a May 12 announcement. In introducing the set of 24 color/pattern options, the company said it is…
Sunrise Medical Announces New Colors for Manual Wheelchairs, JAY Backs
For Good Measure: Educational Resources for Bariatric Seating and Mobility Success
Measurement forms and other best practices for seating clinic.
While the number of overweight and obese people in the United States continues to increase — in a 2024 article, the Lancet warned that 213 million adults and more than 43 million children and young adults ages 5 to 24 years are expected to be overweight or obese by 2050 — education on specific considerations…
Seat Elevation: Why a Heavy-Duty Code Matters
Understanding the physics of seat elevation and how it compares to other seating functions.
It’s all about access, engineering … and physics. The spring 2024 coding and funding decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for power seat elevation was a textbook case of good news and bad news. The good news: CMS, citing how seat elevation can support and facilitate transfers and reaching tasks, affirmed…
Sunrise Medical Launches Empulse F35 Pull Power-Assist Device
The manufacturer’s newest power-assist system attaches to the front of manual wheelchairs.
Sunrise Medical has added a pull-style device to its Empulse power-assist family. “Urban mobility just got smarter and sleeker,” the manufacturer said in an April 28 announcement. “Designed for everyday independence, the F35 blends modern styling with practical power to help riders navigate city streets, run errands, or explore with ease.” Sunrise Medical described the…
Sunrise Medical Launches Magic Mobility XT4 Power Chair
The all-terrain power wheelchair features all-wheel suspension and is available with powered seating functions.
Sunrise Medical has added to its all-terrain power wheelchair lineup. In an April 7 news announcement, the manufacturer introduced the Magic Mobility XT4, “a cutting-edge 4×4 power wheelchair engineered for riders who refuse to be limited by rough terrain.” The XT4 features all-wheel suspension, servo-powered steering, and four high-torque 700W motors for “unmatched off-road performance,…
Sunrise Medical Launches Dynamic Movement Option for LECKEY MyWay+ Gait Trainer
The new option supports pedaling in an upright, extended position.
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…
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,”…