For the Complex Rehab Technology sector, 2025 was a year defined less by sweeping reform than by incremental change – and by a steady push to modernize systems that have long lagged the pace of innovation.
Across the year, providers, manufacturers and clinicians grappled with familiar pressures, including reimbursement complexity, documentation requirements and operational disruptions tied to broader federal dysfunction. At the same time, advances in technology – from soft exoskeletons to 3D printing – hinted at a future in which customization, efficiency and user-centered design play a larger role.
On top of all that, the field saw conferences expand, research deepen understanding of core concepts and more.
The below list ranks the 10 most-read Mobility Management stories from 2025. A handful of stories from previous years continued to attract eyeballs, so we included those as “honorable mentions” as well.
“Collaboration Between Freedom Designs, Motion Concepts to Streamline Provision Process” | June 18, 2025
The Invacare America collaboration aimed to simplify and accelerate the wheelchair provision process through tighter coordination. “A streamlined ordering process will relieve customers of the burden of ordering various parts through separate transactions, enabling the use of a single order form, one purchase order, one invoice and one delivery day – simplifying workflows and improving efficiency,” an announcement explained.
“CMS Issues HCPCS Code Updates Effective April 1” | March 13, 2025
The updated list from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published March 11, included updates on codes and modifiers that were new, revised or discontinued for the second biannual 2024 HCPCS coding cycle, Mobility Management reported.
“New Soft Exoskeleton Developed for Kids with Cerebral Palsy” | April 30, 2025
Researchers introduced a soft exoskeleton designed to support movement in children with cerebral palsy. The development pointed to expanding pediatric applications for wearable mobility technology.
“How 3D Printing Could Impact Custom Cushion Manufacturing” | Aug. 13, 2025
The story explored how 3D printing may improve customization, speed and consistency in cushion production. It highlighted the technology’s potential to reshape parts of the seating market.
“CMS: ICD-10 Codes No Longer Required for Wheelchair Seating Documentation”
| Oct. 6, 2025
This story explained how CMS was eliminating the requirement for ICD-10 diagnosis codes in wheelchair seating documentation. The change was widely viewed as a practical win for clinicians and suppliers, though new challenges could emerge if ICD-10 codes aren’t used as a guide for those with less experience, according to the National Clinician Task Force’s Tamara Kittelson, MS, OTR/L, ATP/SMS, Intermediate Wheelchair Provider Certification/ISWP.
“Numotion to Acquire Motion, Canadian Provider of CRT, Accessibility Solutions” | July 9, 2025
Numotion’s acquisition expanded its footprint in Canada and strengthened its position in Complex Rehab and accessibility solutions. The deal reflected ongoing consolidation in health care, including in the mobility space.
“Colours Wheelchair to Pause Production Amid Factory Relocation” | Feb. 12, 2025
Colours Wheelchair, manufacturer of ultralightweight wheelchairs, said in a Feb. 10 social media post that it would pause production at the end of the month. The news immediately sparked questions and concerns.
“The Science of Seat-to-Floor Height” | Jan. 22, 2025
This story underscored how seat-to-floor height affects independence, transfers and daily function for wheelchair users. It reinforced the clinical importance of proper configuration in mobility outcomes. The story originally appeared in Mobility Management’s Seating & Positioning Handbook.
“Medicare Claims on Hold as Government Shuts Down, Telehealth Flexibilities End” | Oct. 1, 2025
The government shutdown halted Medicare claims processing and ended pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities, disrupting operations for mobility providers. It was yet another example of how government dysfunction can throw a wrench into key health care programs.
“Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference to Add Second Event in 2026” | July 14, 2025
The conference’s expansion signaled growing demand for education and networking within Canada’s seating and mobility community. It also reflected the sector’s continued professionalization and cross-border relevance.
Honorable mentions:
Several other pieces of content (all published before Jan. 1, 2025) continued to stand out for their relevance, insight or general news value. The four stories below were also among the most-read stories in 2025.
“Abilities Expo Announces 2025 Dates, Venues” | Nov. 15, 2024
“Justify It: Group 2 vs. Group 3 Power Wheelchairs” | Nov. 1, 2019
“Invacare Launches Alber DuoDrive Power-Assist System” | May 1, 2024
“Commentary: Will New ‘Wicked’ Movie Defy Wheelchair Stereotypes?” | Nov. 20, 2024
