The Role of AI in Rehab Therapy: Enhancing Human Connection, Not Replacing It The notion of artificial intelligence (AI) replacing human workers has sparked significant debate in recent years. Headlines often portray a dystopian future dominated by machines, fueling fears of automation-induced job losses. However, history demonstrates that technological advancements typically transform workforces rather than […]
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Healthy Aging Tips for the Older Adults in Your Life
You may be worried about the health of your loved ones or family members as they grow older. The risk of chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, arthritis, dementia, and type 2 diabetes increases with age. Adopting and maintaining certain key behaviors can make older adults healthier and live longer. It’s not too late for you to […]
Customized Wheelchair Seating Fit for Physiology
How custom wheelchair seating and positioning affects the body’s functionality. by Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS customized seating has a significant impact on the ability of wheelchair users to be as independent and participate in daily activities as possible. It is not surprising that there is a wealth of literature on the relationship between wheelchair positioning […]
Wheelchair Part of Fashion Design Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum of Art
Quantum Rehab is known for its consumer-inspired, complex power wheelchairs. It will play a historic role in an exhibition honoring women fashion designers in the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The exhibition Women dressing women showcases the creative and artistic legacy left by more than 70 womenswear designer from The Met’s […]
Researchers Uncover a Cause of Parkinson’s Disease
Until recently, our understanding of Parkinson’s disease has been quite limited, which has been apparent in the limited treatment options and management of this debilitating condition. Our recent understanding has primarily revolved around the genetic factors responsible for familial cases, while the causative factors in the vast majority of patients remained unknown. However, in a new study, […]
Cushions and Pressure Reduction
Stress can’t be removed in seats, so instead, we have to concentrate on the redistribution of stress. There are various theories used to attain the supply of stress; immersion/envelopment and offloading/redirecting. Immersion is the ability for the human body to sink to the material. It’s described as the depth, that the body sinks to the support surface. Envelopment is understood to be the support surface’s capacity to conform around the shapes of the human body.