FRESNO, Calif. & NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 1, 2022)—Officials with LUCI and Sunrise Medical, a provider of advanced assistive mobility solutions, announced an agreement that will offer patients within the Veterans Health Administration (VA) the option to install LUCI’s state-of-the-art safety technology system on QUICKIE power wheelchairs as they are built at the Sunrise Medical factory.
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (October 6, 2022)—SpinLife, a division of Numotion, has announced its first physical location in New Castle, Delaware. Founded online in 1999, SpinLife has grown to be one of the top retailers of lifestyle mobility products through their product expertise, curated selection of products and commitment to customer care.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 18, 2022)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), aprovider of comprehensive mobility solutions, has formed the NSM Consumer Insights Council to provide valuable insight about the trends, priorities and drivers affecting the complex rehab technology client experience. The council’s input fuels the strategic direction at NSM, supporting best-in-class client service and satisfaction.
FRESNO, Calif. (August 9, 2022)—RGK, a range of advanced and premium made-to-measure manual wheelchairs, is now available through Sunrise Medical North America. Acquired by Sunrise Medical in 2015, RGK Wheelchairs was founded on the principles of challenging convention, breaking down barriers and empowering people!
FRESNO, Calif. (May 9, 2022)—Sunrise Medical is pleased to announce the launch two new power wheelchairs—on in the pediatric ZIPPIE line and one in the adult QUICKIE line.
“We are so excited to now offer pediatric power seating on our most compact power wheelchair base,” said Jeff Rogers, director of power product management.
NEW YORK (April 26, 2022)—1800Wheelchair, an online wheelchair and scooter store, announced the launch of featherchairrental.com, a new rental service that allows customers in the United States to rent its Featherchair Brand of lightweight wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters.
ORANGEBURG, N.Y. (March 3 ,2022)—Dynarex Corporation, a durable medical equipment and disposable medical products company, has expanded its durable medical equipment (DME) line to accommodate the growing demands of today’s homecare and long-term care marketplaces. Dynarex’s wide range of DME offerings now encompasses premium solutions for a full array of needs—including long-term care and homecare beds, mattresses, lifts and slings, wheelchairs, mobility and more.
FRESNO, Calif. (February 15, 2022)—Sunrise Medical, a manufacturer of advanced assistive mobility solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Presperin Pedersen as the director of clinical education for North America.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (January 27, 2022)—Numotion, a provider of products and services that provide mobility, health and personal independence, is continuing its mission to bring innovative mobility products to people living with disabilities. The company announced it has signed an agreement with Braze Mobility Inc. to distribute the company’s blind spot sensors for wheelchairs.
FRESNO, Calif. (January 18, 2022)—Sunrise Medical, a provider of advanced assistive mobility solutions, announced the appointment of Jim Black as RGK’s Business Development Manager for North America.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 5, 2021)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), A North American provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, has expanded into the Florida panhandle with the acquisition of Comfort N Mobility. The company, located in Gulf Breeze, specializes in a wide variety of mobility products and serves individuals throughout the Florida panhandle.
TIMRÅ, Sweden (October 19, 2021)—Catharina Tunberg has been appointed Executive Vice President Research & Development for Permobil Group. Her mission will be to drive the next generation of advanced assistive solutions for individuals; coupling design, engineering, digitalization and clinical evidence.
FRESNO, Calif. (October 4, 2021)—Sunrise Medical announced the production of Magic Mobility products out of its newly opened Nashville, Tennessee-based facility. Furthermore, Magic Mobility power wheelchairs will immediately be sold and supported by all Sunrise Medical Associates across the North American market.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 30, 2021)—It’s a victory for complex rehab suppliers. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that ends the application of bid-derived rates for complex rehab technology (CRT) wheelchairs.
FRESNO, Calif. (July 27, 2021)—Sunrise Medical, a world leader in advanced assistive mobility solutions, announced the appointment of long-time industry veteran Josh Anderson to the position of vice president of business development for Sunrise Medical North America. Anderson will report to Larry Jackson, president of Sunrise Medical North America.
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (July 8, 2021)—Ki Mobility is excited to announce the newest addition to the Little Wave family, The Little Wave Arc! The Arc is a stylish and lightweight pediatric tilt-in-space chair with easy-to-use features for the caregiver and parent.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 8, 2021)—In partnership with the Pittsburgh Pirates, LiveLikeLou, and Phi Delta Theta, the Permobil Foundation gave a surprised fan a team-branded, custom Permobil power wheelchair at the Pirates home game on June 3.