You may be worried about the health of your loved ones or family members as they grow older. The risk of chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, arthritis, dementia, and type 2 diabetes increases with age. Adopting and maintaining certain key behaviors can make older adults healthier and live longer. It’s not too late for you to […]
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Customized Wheelchair Seating Fit for Physiology
How custom wheelchair seating and positioning affects the body’s functionality. by Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS customized seating has a significant impact on the ability of wheelchair users to be as independent and participate in daily activities as possible. It is not surprising that there is a wealth of literature on the relationship between wheelchair positioning […]
Wheelchair Part of Fashion Design Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum of Art
Quantum Rehab is known for its consumer-inspired, complex power wheelchairs. It will play a historic role in an exhibition honoring women fashion designers in the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The exhibition Women dressing women showcases the creative and artistic legacy left by more than 70 womenswear designer from The Met’s […]
Researchers Uncover a Cause of Parkinson’s Disease
Until recently, our understanding of Parkinson’s disease has been quite limited, which has been apparent in the limited treatment options and management of this debilitating condition. Our recent understanding has primarily revolved around the genetic factors responsible for familial cases, while the causative factors in the vast majority of patients remained unknown. However, in a new study, […]
Cushions and Pressure Reduction
Stress can’t be removed in seats, so instead, we have to concentrate on the redistribution of stress. There are various theories used to attain the supply of stress; immersion/envelopment and offloading/redirecting. Immersion is the ability for the human body to sink to the material. It’s described as the depth, that the body sinks to the support surface. Envelopment is understood to be the support surface’s capacity to conform around the shapes of the human body.
DME vs CRT
There are two categories of equipment that have distinct requirements and criteria: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT). DME wheelchairs are the standard wheelchairs you see in hospitals or nursing homes and are purchased in bulk to meet short term needs. DME power mobility devices include scooters and standard power wheelchairs with a captain’s seat and back. CRT products are significantly different from standard DME and include services along with products.