Motion Concepts has introduced a manual recline function for its ROVI X3/A3 power wheelchairs and for Invacare Corp.’s TDX SP2 and AVIVA FX power bases. The new gas spring-assisted mechanism provides up to 30 degrees of recline, Motion Concepts noted in a Dec. 3 announcement. “We’re pleased to make the manual recline an easy option…
Motion Concepts Launches Manual Recline for ROVI, Invacare PWCs
Symmetric Designs Hires Cory Monks as U.S. National Sales Manager
Monks, an ATP, is a seating and wheeled mobility veteran.
Symmetric Designs has a new sales manager for the United States. The seating and positioning company, based in Salt Spring Island, B.C., announced the appointment of Cory Monks, ATP, on Nov. 26. “Cory will be instrumental in developing a U.S. national sales and support strategy for Symmetric to ensure our full line of products are…
Mobility Management Product Awards: Matrx SNUG Headrest Pad, Motion Concepts/Invacare
Matrx SNUG Headrest Pad by Motion Concepts/Invacare has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner.
The Matrx SNUG Headrest Pad by Motion Concepts/Invacare has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Mobility: Positioning, Head category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Judy Rowley, Vice President — Matrx Seating, recently sat down with…
Mobility Management Webinar: Hardware That Answers the Call
The Sept. 30 webinar is sponsored by Stealth Products.
Every seating veteran — clinician or provider — has worked with at least a few wheelchair riders who need their positioning components in exactly a certain place, with no room for compromise. On top of that challenge, those components that position and support the pelvis, trunk, head, lower extremities and upper extremities need to stay…
Mobility Management Webinar: Hardware Designed for Complex Mounting Challenges
Industry professionals can register to attend the Sept. 30 webinar for free.
For many complex seating clients, there can be no compromise when mounting components to position and support the pelvis, trunk, head, lower extremities and upper extremities. Unless those components are mounted in precisely the right locations — and unless those components stay securely in place — wheelchair riders can lose function and potentially can move…
Jenx Begins Consultation Process to Cease Manufacturing Operations
The U.K.-based company has for decades specialized in pediatric positioning systems.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mobility Management Webinar: Head Positioning Hacks for Wheelchair Users
Latest on-demand webinar examines new possibilities for improving functional and social outcomes.
While seating discussions often seem to center on the wheelchair rider’s pelvis, appropriate positioning of the client’s head is critical for a number of functions, from efficient and safe eating and swallowing, to optimizing the client’s visual field for effective communications and social interactions. In Mobility Management’s latest webinar — Heads Up! Innovative Head Positioning…