Etac has launched the Convaid Coaster, described in a Feb. 15 announcement as “perfect for adventurous families on the move” and “combining style, support, and comfort in one compact package.” The Coaster offers adjustable fixed tilt and recline so the seating team can choose the configuration best for children and families. Clinicians can select from…
Etac Launches Convaid Coaster
Barbie Goes to Seating Clinic
Assessing her ultralight … and her impact on pediatric mobility.
A few minutes before our 9:30 a.m. appointment, I launched Google Meet and turned on the camera. My friend — a ridiculously beautiful blonde with big blue eyes and a perfect smile — sat in her current wheelchair, an ultralight with a purple frame. For clinic, she was dressed in a fuchsia one-shouldered top and…
Researchers Find Genetic Mutation Cause for Juvenile-Onset ALS
Genetic mutations account for 40 percent of juvenile-onset cases.
Researchers have found a previously unknown genetic mutation in two young people with juvenile-onset amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In a study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, an international group of researchers discussed two patients who were unrelated to each other and presented with “early-onset progressive proximal and distal muscle weakness, oral…
Sunrise Medical Launches Leckey MyWay+ Gait Trainer
Resized size 1 frame better accommodates very young children.
Little explorers have a new way to move through the world. In an Oct. 10 news announcement, Sunrise Medical introduced the Leckey MyWay+ gait trainer, an open-framed device that “cleverly supports children in an upright position, improving stepping and maximizing opportunities for exploration, interaction, and participation.” The MyWay+ features a “bespoke” frame, a wrap-around hoistable…
Numotion Launches Pediatric SpinLife Division
The new SpinKids Web site includes seating, mobility, and accessibility for children.
Numotion has announced the debut of SpinKids.com, a retail Web site “dedicated to the mobility and equipment needs of the pediatric market.” In an Oct. 4 news announcement, Numotion said, “SpinKids.com is the newest segment of SpinLife.com, the market leader in online retail durable medical equipment for those looking to maintain an active and independent…
