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  Versatile solutions for individual mobility  
  Dear Sir or Madam,

Full speed ahead: A self-determined life also includes being as mobile as possible yourself. Since the requirements for a vehicle vary depending on the disability, car conversion companies have developed a wide range of solutions. Whether it's boarding aids, holding devices for wheelchairs or gas rings – retrofitters do everything they can to make their customers mobile. Learn more in our video.

Have a nice week!

Kyra Molinari
Editorial Team REHACARE.com
 
 
Graphic: 14 to 17 September 2022, REHACARE International Trade Fair for Rehabilitation and Care, Düsseldorf, Germany
 
 
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»   Universal multifunctional rotary knob "MultiMote" for cars
»   Georg Kreiter – That's how he rolls
»   The New Go-Go Endurance Li: Lithium-Ion meets portability
»   Prosthetic care takes comprehensive support and perseverance
»   Robot-assisted therapy can help treat stroke survivors
»   Bionic arm restores natural behaviors in patients with upper limb amputations
 
 
 
 
 
 
Converted and safe: Mobile with your own car
Video
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For people with disabilities in particular having their own vehicle is incredibly important for their mobility. Whether behind the wheel themselves or for the safe transportation of people with disabilities – the conversion industry always has suitable solutions at the ready. We asked our exhibitors what new, innovative products they have in their portfolio in terms of mobility.
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Universal multifunctional rotary knob "MultiMote" for cars
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Photo: a joystick on a steering wheel; Copyright: PARAVAN
 
Anyone who drives a car with a joystick, accelerator-brake slider or handheld device may occasionally lack a third hand to quickly and, above all, safely operate the turn signal, windshield wiper or other secondary functions of the vehicle. To prevent this from happening, there is the so-called multifunctional rotary knob.
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Georg Kreiter – That's how he rolls
How we roll
Photo: A young man – Georg Kreiter – skiing down the snowy slope in a monoski; Copyright: private
Georg Kreiter was immediately taken with the speed and freedom of monoskiing when he first tried the sport for himself in 2006. Although he ended his sports career two years ago, he can't get away from monoskiing. He tells REHACARE.com what else is part of a good day for him besides sports and how he rolls otherwise.
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The New Go-Go Endurance Li: Lithium-Ion meets portability
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Photo: a black scooter; Copyright: Pride Mobility Experience
 
Pride Mobility is excited to expand their travel mobility lineup with the new Go-Go® Endurance Li. What sets the Endurance Li apart from other scooters is the incorporation of lithium-ion batteries. The standard lithium-ion battery is an airline-approved 8 amp hour battery pack. Customers can also purchase a 16 amp hour MAXX lithium battery to enjoy greater range per charge.
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Prosthetic care takes comprehensive support and perseverance
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Photo: Young man in a cosy armchair with his dog on his lap. He is wearing a prosthetic leg.; Copyright: PantherMedia/DGLimages
Adjusting to life after amputation can be challenging – both physically and mentally. Amputees need a lot of endurance and discipline before a prosthesis can fully replace a missing body part. Find out at REHACARE.com what is important when it comes to prosthesis fitting and discover where amputees can turn to for support.
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Robot-assisted therapy can help treat stroke survivors
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Photo: a person learning to walk with the help of an exosceleton; Copyright: Fangshi Zhu, PhD/UTHealth
 
Exoskeleton-assisted rehabilitation can be beneficial in treating stroke survivors, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
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Bionic arm restores natural behaviors in patients with upper limb amputations
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Photo: two men adjusting an arm prothesis; Copyright: Cleveland Clinic
 
Cleveland Clinic researchers have engineered a first-of-its-kind bionic arm for patients with upper-limb amputations that allows wearers to think, behave and function like a person without an amputation, according to new findings published in Science Robotics.
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