Seating & Positioning

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…

The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) has published two position papers. The first — “RESNA Position on Assistive Technology for Lying Posture Care Management (LPCM)” — is a new paper on the importance of postural support in the lying orientation as “a key element of 24-hour posture care management which…

A successful wheeled mobility intervention is the culmination of dozens of measurements and the optimal combination of hundreds of components, all brought together in precisely the best way. Of all the numbers to come out of a seating evaluation, seat-to-floor measurements might seem among the most basic — merely the inches or centimeters from the…

Creating optimal seat-to-floor height depends on many factors, including knowing which measurements are most important. “Popliteal to heel is a crucial anatomical measurement for determining seat-to-floor height (to ensure adequate ground clearance) while considering how much knee flexion will be incorporated while seated,” said Jessica Presperin Pedersen, OTD, MBA, OTR/L, ATP/SMS, North American director of…

Alexis Ward Departs from AAHomecare Longtime Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) advocate and policy expert Alexis Ward has announced she’s departing the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare). Ward had served as AAHomecare’s senior director of payer relations. In a Dec. 18 email to colleagues, Ward said, “It has been an honor and privilege to work alongside…

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…

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…

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…

Permobil Debuts ‘Solutions for Every Body’ Microsite Permobil’s new “Solutions for Every Body” microsite turns the spotlight on the manufacturer’s seating and positioning solutions. This portion of Permobil’s website focuses on the ROHO and Comfort Company brands of wheelchair seat cushions and backrests. The microsite also provides education on cushion media (foam, air, hybrid designs)…

Ki Mobility has introduced the Sentinel, a smart air cushion pump that continuously monitors and adjusts the air pressure of air-cell seat cushions to maintain optimal settings. In a May announcement, Ki Mobility said the Kalogon pump uses smart technology that “knows when the cushion is in use and adjusts for changes in wheelchair tilt…