The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) has designated November 17, 2016 as World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day and is urging states to join the effort and raise awareness about the need to prevent pressure injuries. As of October 1st, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, and the District of Columbia have Read More
Permobile has a smart phone app that is called the virtual seating coach which is to be used by people that have a Permobile power wheelchair with a tilt/recline option. The app has programmed recommendations for the user to reposition while sitting in power wheelchairs. It reminds the client to Read More
A pressure ulcer is a devastating condition. They occur when the constant pressure applied to skin and tissue goes unrelieved for extended periods of time. This is why the doctors, nurses and therapists talk about the importance of doing pressure lifts and weight shifts very often to relieve this compression. Read More
It is well known that people in wheelchairs are at risk of developing pressure ulcers. It is also well known that in order to prevent pressure ulcers the skin and tissue must have regular pressure relief to re-establish circulation. The Mayo clinic website states “Position changes are key to preventing Read More
To derive any benefit from a session with a pressure mapping system in a seating evaluation there are some basic elements that must be considered. The pressure mapping system must be calibrated. If it is out of calibration the results are worthless because they can be off by as much Read More
Erick Scott knows first-hand what it’s like to suffer from PTSD. He was paired with a special service dog to help him combat his anxiety. He was amazed to see how his dog, Gumbo, reacted when he became agitated. Source: YouTube.com
Sen. Corker, R-Tenn., meets with Teal Sherer and Robbin Sinatra at a Roll on Capitol Hill. Legislative visits like this are crucial for elected officials to understand what wheelchair users need. Medicare coverage for wheelchair components such as seat and back cushions is safe for another year thanks to a Read More
Extend the life of your cushion. Take time to clean and inspect it during routine maintenance. Cleaning and inspecting your wheelchair cushion is a simple routine, which if done weekly, will keep your seat cushion clean and fresh, and help increase its useful life. Before removing your cushion, you should note Read More
Pressure ulcers result from long periods of uninterrupted pressure exerted on the skin, soft tissue, muscle, and bone. They occur more frequently over a bony prominence such as the sacrum, the hip, or the heel. Here is some more useful information about pressure ulcers: Two thirds of pressure ulcers occur Read More
This post discusses questions validity if authored by an employee of the reporting company, Roho. This blog will answer these questions regarding clinical studies and clinical evidence: What is the difference between a clinical study and a case report? Who can observe and document the results of a clinical study? Read More