Once a year I look forward to attending an industry tradeshow and demonstrating our standers to booth visitors. This year I was off to the National Seating and Mobility (NSM) Annual Seating Symposium in Arizona, and when some friends of mine told me that one of my guitar students (from twenty [..}
Position Change to Facilitate Functional Outcomes
by on April 2, 2012
Metabolic Syndrome is the medical consequences of obesity, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol (high levels of triglycerides), type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease and several other serious health conditions. This is one of the main reasons the disabled community have poorer general [..}
“Standing Justified” Educational Seminar
by on February 20, 2012
Last week we kicked off our new 2012 educational seminar "Standing Justified" in Dallas, Texas. We were excited to have over 50 clinicians and rehab technology suppliers in attendance! “Standing Justified” is a CEU accredited program on standing and weight bearing that explores the health [..}
NCART Video – Complex Rehab Technologies, What Is It?
by on January 18, 2012
To family, friends and acquaintances who are outside of the Complex Rehab Technology industry: For over 25 years, I have had the privilege to work in an industry that creates products that improve the lifestyles and livelihoods of those who are unable to stand or walk- simple things that many of us [..}
What Do You Do?
by on November 16, 2011
When I meet people at parties here in Washington DC, where almost everyone is a lawyer, they all ask me what I do for work. When I tell them I travel around the country convincing people that anyone who uses a wheelchair for mobility, should be standing, they look confused and change the [..}
A World Away Makes A Difference In Products
by on October 3, 2011
Last week I traveled to the RehaCare exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany and was able to see all that is new and improved in the world of European wheelchair users. I have been attending this show since 1999 and have always marveled at the differences in products. Of course manual wheelchairs still [..}
Whose Responsible?
by on September 14, 2011
A while back I spoke with a nurse case manager about the need for a stander for her client. After a lengthy discussion about the individual’s medical justification; the nurse case manager informed me that standers turned into coat racks, and thus this payer program should not cover them. Further [..}
The Tip of the Spear: Creating a Virtual Presence Inexpensively
by on August 15, 2011
The question hasn’t changed in thousands of years. How do I get my goods and services in front of the people who have the ability to buy them? A Chinese General and Strategist named Sun Tzu pointed out that while there are things such as morale, wisdom, intelligence, and tools during a campaign, [..}
Making Connections At The Heartland Conference
by on June 27, 2011
The Heartland Conference is recognized as being a well run show, I've heard this several times from my colleagues in the industry. We were not a VGM Vendor until last November, so attending was not an option. This year Andy Hicks and I were excited to attend and it was a good show for us! The [..}
Benefits of a Standing Frame…an ATP’s View
by on June 1, 2011
Wheelchair users rely on their wheelchairs for positioning, function, and mobility. Much time is spent on choosing the most appropriate cushion, frame, and accessories. This process typically includes demonstration equipment trials, pressure mapping, and a wheelchair clinic in order to conclude the [..}
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