In a recent article on New Mobility’s website, Sheri Denkensohn-Trott answered a question from a reader who wanted tips on navigating sidewalk travel in wheelchairs during COVID-19. The reader explained how the increase in outdoor restaurant seating has led to further mobility issues when navigating sidewalks while using a wheelchair. Read More
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In a new article from Mobility Management Magazine, the importance of proper wheelchair seating is connected to the ability to explore one’s environment. Kristen Wagner, PT, DPT, Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Team Lead at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Scottish Rite), wrote to Mobility Management that “it is so important Read More
Pressure Injury Management, Wheelchair Cushions, Wheelchair Tips alternating wheelchair cushion, wheelchair cushions
Investing in an Alternating Pressure Wheelchair Cushion is a big decision. It is extremely important to make an informed decision about which alternating pressure wheelchair cushion you are going to purchase because this type of wheelchair cushion can affect your health and quality of life. An ineffective, poorly designed alternating Read More
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A recent article in Mobility Management magazine discussed a new wheelchair cushion technology that is designed to provide cooling to the wheelchair user. I found this concept new and interesting, so I read the article to find out all about the remarkable claim. The article begins by talking about how Read More
Pressure Injury Management, Wheelchair Cushions
New clients come to us for help and they very often indicate they currently have severe pressure injuries. This makes sense because our wheelchair cushions are specifically built to treat pressure injuries. One of the questions we ask on our order form is what brand of wheelchair cushion is the Read More
Safemark wheelchairs on your property should be regularly cleaned and maintained according to the wheelchair cleaning instructions provided in the user manual. This process remains critical as items should always be thoroughly cleaned before being disinfected. Safemark specifies EcoLab Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner or Zep® Citrus Cleaner for everyday wheelchair cleaning. Read More
Pressure Injury Management, Pressure Injury Prevention, SofTech, Wheelchair Cushions
Two Dynamic wheelchair cushions comparison With so many companies making so many different wheelchair cushions it is difficult to know which cushion is right for you. To add to the complexity of choosing the right wheelchair cushion there are two general categories of cushion, the static cushion, and Read More
2-19-20 An article taken from Rehab Management Magazine Determining the Best Cushion for Your Client This is what therapists should know about dynamic cushions and the protection they provide against pressure injury by Justine Kohlman and Siiri Koski Medical professionals who work with individuals affected by a mobility impairment oftentimes Read More
Pressure injuries can sidetrack your life. Pressure injuries are painful and can even become life threatening if severe enough. In several cases flap surgery is necessary to aid in the healing. Once you have had a pressure injury and or flap surgery, pressure injuries can be a recurring problem because Read More
The most recent issue of Mobility Management magazine has a segment call the marketplace where they showcase a type of product and manufacturers contribute their product descriptions along with a picture of their product. The idea is to put a group of the same type of product together in one Read More
