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| Genny’s self-balancing and two wheeled wheelchair gets an upgrade – revealed at REHACARE 2022 |
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Inspired by the self-balancing Segway, Genny Mobility developed a wheelchair equivalent. What started as a newbie on the mobility aids market, now is ready for its third generation. The new wheelchair will be revealed in two weeks at this year’s REHACARE. Francesca Belotti allows for a little glimpse into what we can expect.
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| Isabelle Sievers – That's how she rolls |
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A prosthetic arm has given Isabelle Sievers a lot of quality of life and self-confidence. In just three years, she has overcome many lows and continued her self development. Her strong will and perseverance have helped her to achieve even the seemingly impossible. In our interview, she emphasizes that everyone has their own strengths and can achieve anything.
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| No way too far – mobile by car |
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Not everyone likes cars and for some they are an environmental sin. But for people with disabilities, they can be helpful and represent mobility, participation and new opportunities. After all, anyone with a mobility impairment doesn't always want to be dependent on others. In the Topic of the Month, we show examples of vehicle conversions that provide more freedom.
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| BRSNW Sports Center at REHACARE 2022: Finally experiencing the world of parasports again |
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In the exhibition hall 7A the sport center of the Behinderten- und Rehabilitationssportverbandes e.V. (BRSNW) presents its new hall concept at REHACARE 2022. A mobile ski runway, PowerPlay Events in the eSport range and fun in the Soccer-Ei are only one selection of various offers.
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| Prosthetics design integrating 3D printing takes third place in international challenge |
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Together with her friend Danie, who lost her arm in the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Jade Myers is working on developing prosthetic limbs for upper and lower limb amputees, among other projects. She was one of the top three winners of the nTopology-EOS 2022 Responsible Part Challenge, an international design competition. The inspiration for her new socket design came from running shoes.
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| Powering an 'arm' with air could be mighty handy |
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Mechanical engineers at Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering have built an additional limb that can grasp objects and move around. It is powered only by compressed air. This is one of several ideas they have implemented using a textile-based energy harvesting system.
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| Bioservo signs an agreement for the sale of Carbonhand® with Rehasys in Switzerland |
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Bioservo Technologies AB has signed a distribution agreement with Rehabilitations Systeme AG for the sale of Carbonhand® in Switzerland. Rehasys will actively work with clinics and other healthcare providers to introduce the strength-enhancing glove for people with limited hand function called Carbonhand 2.0, in Switzerland.
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| Shower stools, chairs and folding seats from Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare |
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Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare offers a wide range of shower stools, chairs and folding seats. Shower chairs are all equipped with backrests and usually with armrests. Another space-saving shower companion can be mounted on the wall and easily fold up and down. In this way, the company wants to provide comfort and stability.
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