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…
Briefly: ‘Solutions for Every Body’ Microsite Debuts; Ki Mobility to No Longer Offer Permobil Seating Products
Featuring Permobil and Ki Mobility.
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)…
Kalogon: $1.2M in Funding Will Drive Growth
Smart seating manufacturer has partnered with AARP’s AgeTech collaborative.
Kalogon, a Melbourne, Florida-based startup manufacturing smart seating technology, has raised $1.2 million in extended seed funding to grow its business. “Kalogon is pioneering a new category of smart seating solutions clinically proven to improve blood flow,” the company said in its May announcement. “Using its patent-pending Advanced Pressure Management (APM) system, Kalogon cushions feature…
May 22 Webinar: The Functional Benefits of Postural Variation
Bart Van der Heyden, PT, will be the presenter in this free Mobility Management webinar.
By definition, Complex Rehab Technology is … complex. Every complex seating client is unique in presentation, as well as in prognoses, functional abilities, goals and dreams. Embracing the idea of postural variation throughout the day sounds logical, but what does postural variation look like? What forms does it take? What goals should those variations accomplish?…
Ki Mobility Introduces Pediatric Sizing for Axiom Seating
Seat cushion widths start at 8 inches; back widths start at 10 inches.
Ki Mobility’s Axiom line of wheelchair seat cushions and backs are now available in pediatric sizes. The new series, Axiom for Kids, takes into account the unique positioning needs of growing children who use wheelchairs, the manufacturer said in a March 11 announcement. “Our new range of pediatric cushions and backs are truly designed for…
Sunrise Medical Announces SEDEO PRO Seating Upgrade
The improvements involve in the seating system’s power recline actuator.
Sunrise Medical has announced an upgrade to its SEDEO PRO seating system. In a Nov. 6 news bulletin to consumers, the manufacturer said the upgrades were based on customer feedback. “Listening to our customers has been a cornerstone of our approach to product development, and we are excited to announce an upgrade in our SEDEO…
2023 Seating & Positioning Handbook Is Ready to Read
Mobility Management's annual edition features story on shear, pressure injury risks, and new technology.
Mobility Management’s latest eBook — the annual Seating & Positioning Handbook — is now online and ready to read. The digital publication includes stories on understanding, identifying, and managing shear; looking beyond the wheelchair seat cushion when pressure injuries develop; and the challenge of balancing today’s complex seating goals while anticipating future functional needs and…