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The Benefits of Standing: A Clinical View
WebStanding is so important to the human body that most of its major systems can reap substantial rewards from it. Amy Morgan, PT, ATP, one of the authors of RESNA’s newly updated position paper on standing, gives this (partial) list of potential benefits: Skin Health: e.g., lowering risk of pressure ulcers involving ischial tuberosities, sacrum,…
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Cure SMA: More than Half of U.S. States Now Screening Newborns
WebMore than half of the states in the country now have permanent screening to check newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Cure SMA said. In a July 13 social media post, Cure SMA noted that the push for newborn screening started in 2018.
Understanding the Benefits of Center-of-Mass Adjustment
WebThe term center of mass — sometimes referred to as center of gravity — refers to a single point that exists within an object, or in the space that surrounds the object, around which all forces are balanced.. Center of mass is a common design consideration for complex rehab wheelchairs, but seating and wheeled mobility professionals might be …
Using the PHAATE Model to Understand Changing Needs
WebThe PHAATE model is useful for assessing mobile shower commode chairs (MSCC) to meet a person’s needs, both now and in the future. We can define MSCCs as a chair on wheels that can be used for toileting and showering. The Human (person or end user) of MSCCs could be at any age or stage of life. The person’s needs will change …
How Scars Are Different than Healthy Skin
WebScars are different than the normal tissue. They’re made up of kind of a collagen that bridges the gap and fills the space in, but it is not a like for like.”. Hammond notes that scar tissue is inferior to healthy tissue in many significant ways. It’s stiffer than healthy skin, muscle and fat.
Home Mobility Management
WebInvacare Corp. has launched the Alber e-motion DuoDrive, a power-assist system designed to provide greater flexibility and independence for manual wheelchair riders. “This durable medical device is set to redefine the mobility experience for wheelchair users globally,” Invacare said in an April 22 announcement.
CMS to Allow Advance DME Payments Following Change …
WebThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will consider advance payments to Part B suppliers experiencing disruption in claims payments after a cyberattack on Change Healthcare in late February. CMS announced the plan to accelerate payments on March 9. On its website, Change Healthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group, said it …
Justify It: Group 2 vs. Group 3 Power Wheelchairs
WebJim Stephenson, Reimbursement & Coding Manager for Permobil, listed several performance differences between the two groups: “Minimum top speed for Group 2 is 3 mph vs. 4.5 mph for Group 3. And minimum [battery] range for Group 2 is only 7 miles; Group 3’s is 12 miles. Suspension is one obvious thing that separates Group 2 and …
New Motion Concepts Matrx Seating Clinical Educator Focuses on
WebInfection control is a critical topic in healthcare these days, but Judy Rowley, VP of Matrx Seating at Motion Concepts, had wanted to add a Clinical Educator with a nursing background and infection control experience to the team for quite a while.
Top Trends & Headlines for Complex Rehab Technology in 2024
WebIn 2024, industry leaders will continue to press their case for further codes, notably for bariatric power wheelchairs. That battle already is underway. In November, CMS issued details on seat elevation funding, a strategy that included eliminating the K0830 (Power wheelchair, Group 2 standard, seat elevator, sling/solid seat/back, patient
Medicare Advantage Plans: They Say They Follow Medicare …
WebFirst, review all contracts thoroughly and make sure they’re clear regarding what the Medicare Advantage Plans will pay and how they pay (rental/purchase). Don’t just accept “We follow Medicare” assertions; that doesn’t mean the Medicare Advantage Plan follows Medicare’s payment rules, since they are not required to per CMS.
Sunrise Medical Launches Leckey MyWay+ Gait Trainer
WebLittle explorers have a new way to move through the world. In an Oct. 10 news announcement, Sunrise Medical introduced the Leckey MyWay+ gait trainer, an open-framed device that “cleverly supports children in an upright position, improving stepping and maximizing opportunities for exploration, interaction, and participation.” The MyWay+ …
The Anatomy of Bariatric Mobility
WebBariatric seating & mobility, as a specialty, may be this industry’s perfect storm. While some patients in the bariatric category — defined as weighing more than 300 lbs. for the purposes of this article — do well with consumer mobility products, many more are truly complex rehab clients who need personalized assessments and customized …
NPIAP Paper on Pressure Injuries Among People with Dark Skin …
WebThe National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPIAP)’s science paper on pressure injuries among people with dark skin tones has been published in Advances in Skin and Wound Care (ASWC).. In an Aug. 25 news announcement, the NPIAP said the paper covers “increased incidence and poorer outcomes of pressure injury in patients with dark …
Drive Medical Buys DeVilbiss Healthcare
WebDrive Medical has acquired DeVilbiss Healthcare, a global manufacturer of respiratory and sleep products. The July 2 announcement said Drive and DeVilbiss would operate independently “in the short term,” but would be working toward integrating the two companies in the Americas. “In the rest of the world, Drive and DeVilbiss will continue to …
NSM Acquires Home Accessibility Business in Ohio
WebNational Seating & Mobility (NSM) has expanded its reach in Ohio. In a September news announcement, NSM said it has acquired Senior Safe Solutions, a home accessibility business that serves clients in the Cleveland and Akron areas.
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