Occupational therapy students receive vital care equipment training from mobility company
Sheffield Hallam University occupational therapy students have recently received some free training on the latest care equipment available from Yorkshire Care Equipment, in an effort…
Mobility assessment tool launched for analysing clients for accidental falls
Stepscan Platform Canadian company Stepscan Technologies has announced the launch of its new mobility assessment tool created specifically to address the growing problem of accidental…
New study shows that wearable electronic device could reduce mobility problems in Parkinson’s
A wearable electronic device called ‘cueStim’, designed by researchers at the National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, could help prevent and reduce freezing of gait,…
Innovative wheelchair backrest cushion allows adaptive athlete to stay cool during summer
A woman has been able to keep cool in her wheelchair during the intense summertime heat in Australia due to the wheelAIR cooling backrest cushion.…
Five innovative devices that could change the future of assistive technology compete for $1million prize
An exoskeleton on wheels, smart ultralight wheelchairs and advanced wearable technology are amongst the five devices each awarded a $500,000 grant to compete in the…
National award for standing frame that ‘transforms’ the lives of children with neurological disabilities
Postural care manufacturer Jenx has won a national award for a standing frame that it says transforms the lives of children with cerebral palsy around…
NHS spends over £14 million a year unnecessarily on walking aids, new investigation finds
From data obtained by the Press Association, new statistics show that hospitals spend millions every year replacing unreturned, unusable or missing crutches. Under the Freedom…
Stairlift donation transforms life of woman with mobility needs
Credit: Bdaily As part of its continued partnership with Marie Curie, Acorn Stairlifts has donated a stairlift to a woman with restricted mobility to allow…
Powerchair display receives positive feedback from OTs at recent exhibition
At the 2018 OT Show, Precision Rehab showcased a variety of powerchairs, which the company says received extremely positive feedback from healthcare professionals visiting the…
Wheelchair powerpack range generates interest amongst healthcare professionals at OT Show
According to TGA, occupational therapists visiting the 2018 OT Show discovered the moving and handling benefits of the wheelchair Powerpack range from TGA. For over…