Lois Brown

Mobility Management speaks with Lois Brown of Invacare Corp. about a clinician’s goals for their seating & mobility clients.

Changing healthcare behaviors and practice in the United States can at times be viewed as a slow and painful process. Despite the ever-growing body of scientific evidence that is intended to objectively direct care and treatment, much of the practice of medicine is a delicate blend of art and science. Depending on the discipline and…

When I arrived in the ICU hospital room, I found Lili, my best friend of 33 years, with a vent tube in place that precluded her from speaking. This did not mean she wasn’t able to communicate. Lili lost her battle with cancer in September 2010, but steadfast in her life as a teacher and…

Making a Case for Ultralight Chairs, Standing Chairs, Non-Coded Technology & Power Mobility for the Very Young When it comes to getting funded, not all rehab technology is created equal. Sometimes, coverage criteria are stacked against a certain category of product. Some products inherently cost more to manufacture. Some technology may be new and unfamiliar…

During the seating & mobility evaluation, a client’s emotional state may not receive the same attention as asymmetrical postures or pressure management, but it’s just as critical to functional outcomes. How clients feel about their mobility equipment can determine how well they use it — or whether they use it at all. Lois Brown, MPT/ATP,…