Jenx Ltd., known for its specialized pediatric positioning products, has announced it’s started “a formal consultation process regarding a proposal to close” manufacturing operations. “The proposed closure follows a sustained period of financial pressure on manufacturing, which has been echoed in U.K. manufacturing businesses supplying all sectors in recent months,” Jenx said in a July…
Jenx Begins Consultation Process to Cease Manufacturing Operations
Mobility Management Webinar: Clinicians to Discuss Pediatric Positioning Beyond the Wheelchair
The Aug. 12 webinar will cover lying posture care management, standing, gait training, and sitting outside of the wheelchair.
Wheelchairs and wheelchair seating get most of the attention in seating clinic — but pediatric clients also spend much of their day outside of their wheelchairs as they interact with friends, classmates, teachers and family. In an upcoming Mobility Management webinar — starting at 12 noon Eastern time, Tuesday, July 12 — a trio of…
Briefly: Miller’s Returns to Top Workplaces List; Adaptive Imports Announces Code for Headaloft
Featuring Miller’s Rental and Sales, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and Adaptive Imports.
Miller’s Again Named to Northeast Ohio’s Top Workplaces List Miller’s Rental and Sales once again has been named to the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces list for Northeast Ohio. In a June 27 social media post, Miller’s said, “What makes this award especially meaningful is that it’s based entirely on feedback from our employees. Through…
Collaboration Between Freedom Designs, Motion Concepts to Streamline Provision Process
Invacare America announces a new workflow between two of its divisions.
Invacare America has announced a collaboration between two of its divisions — Freedom Designs and Motion Concepts — that will simplify the seating and wheeled mobility ordering and provision process. In a June 16 announcement, Invacare said the new partnership between Freedom Designs, known for its manual tilt-in-space wheelchairs, and Motion Concepts, a seating and…
AltimateMedical, Therafin Corp. Announce ‘Strategic Partnership’
AltimateMedical’s CEO, Ryan Williams, has welcomed Therafin team members and customers.
AltimateMedical and Therafin Corp. have announced a “strategic partnership,” with the new agreement closing on March 31. In an April 4 press release, AltimateMedical welcomed Therafin President Todd Fink and Therafin team members. “This partnership combines the strengths of both companies, significantly expanding their collective product offerings and creating opportunities to enhance product innovation and…
2024 Seating & Positioning Handbook: Seat-to-Floor Height, Other Functions for Alternative Drive Controls
The latest Mobility Management ebook digital edition is now available.
Optimal positioning impacts so many activities of daily living, from efficiently propelling a manual wheelchair to accessing the power seating functions of a power chair. This year’s Handbook discusses seating and positioning for both manual and power wheelchair riders. — Determining seat-to-floor height: Taking accurate measurements, understanding seat-to-floor impact on daily activities, and prioritizing functional…
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 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…
Mobility Management Webinar: Head Positioning Hacks for Wheelchair Riders
Free Oct. 17 webinar will share accessible, innovative head positioning strategies to immediately improve client comfort and support.
While wheelchair seating wisdom often emphasizes optimal positioning of the pelvis, an upcoming webinar sponsored by Stealth Products will discuss the importance of head positioning. The Oct. 17 webinar — Head’s Up! Innovative Head Positioning Hacks for Wheelchair Users — will feature Filipe Monforte Correia, Stealth Products’ Latin America and Europe business development manager, and…
Sunrise Medical Acquires Ride Designs
News announcements say it will be business as usual for North American customers.
Sunrise Medical has acquired Ride Designs, known for its custom seating systems. The manufacturers announced the news on Oct. 2, with each praising the other’s track record of innovative seating. Sunrise called Ride Designs “a renowned industry leader in premium custom seating systems for wheelchair riders,” and a dded that the acquisition “marks a significant…