November 14, 2018 – Permobil is pleased to introduce the Agility Active series of back supports. Available in both lightweight aluminum and carbon shells, these backs are designed for individuals with an active lifestyle and are now available in additional sizes. Integrated adjustable hardware helps ensure lateral stability by providing the consumer with performance that…
Read MoreAfter nine years as CEO of Permobil, a global leader in advanced rehab solutions, Jon Sintorn will leave on August 31st. Bengt Thorsson, currently President EMEA at Dometic, and with extensive experience from various positions at Scania, will succeed him on September 1st, 2018. During the last decade, Permobil has grown from a niche player…
Read MoreDr. Amit Gefen is the recipient of the Career Award from WUWHS/JWC. Dr. Amit Gefen Receives High-Profile Career Award from the WUWHS/Journal of Wound Care St. Louis, MO. – October 17, 2016 Dr. Amit Gefen, Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Chair, ROHO, Inc. Scientific Advisory Board recently received the Career Award for Advances in Pressure…
Read MoreStudy shows air cell cushions are 10,000 times better than standard foam for preventing deep tissue injury ST. LOUIS, December 10, 2014 – ROHO, Inc., a leader in wheelchair seating solutions since 1973, today announces research findings that recognize adjustable air cell cushions as medically superior for reducing deep-tissue injuries and skin breakdown1, which can…
Read MoreBlog site: WordsIWheelBy.com How long have you been blogging? I’ve been blogging for just over a year and it’s been such an adventure! (Blog post: 5 Lessons I Learned From My 1st Year of Blogging) Describe yourself in 3 words. Passionate, persistent, dedicated Your favorite blog to visit? I absolutely love reading about the Smith…
Read MoreBlog site: WheelchairMommy.com How long have you been blogging? I started blogging before it was blogging. I had my first website in 1999 on a geocities site. Describe yourself in 3 words. Devoted, resourceful and passionate First thing you do when you wake up? Drink coffee and check my email. Last thing you do before you…
Read MoreBlogging via Facebook.com/Wheelin’ Weightloss Why did you start blogging? I started writing and sharing my story to inspire others to lose weight and to have accountability partners in return. If you could give your page a permanent hashtag what would it be? #noexcueshere Gadget/”trick” you use that makes life in a wheelchair a little easier? Ask for help. People…
Read MoreEvery wheelchair cushion has a finite lifespan and eventually, every brand, make and model of cushion will wear beyond its usability. When this happens the cushion no longer supports and protects your skin the way it was designed — putting you at risk of a pressure sore. This is why it is vital to replace…
Read More“Lucky Break: A Love Story” by Belinda Ann Begley is a captivating true story about how Begley met, fell in love, and shared an amazing life with the late Kirk Kilgour, a C4 complete quadriplegic – the result of an accident while training with the Italian National Volleyball Team in 1976 (at age 28) –…
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