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Teenage Girls and World Population
World Population Day was established as July 11 in 1989 by a council of the United Nations. It's a day to look at and consider all the issues that exist around population such as significant growth, poverty and youth challenges. With...
Support for those in Orlando
Often what we do in the medical profession comes at the result of tragedy. Perhaps an accident or act of carelessness causes an injury - those things are understandable because accidents do happen. We do our best to prevent such things....
The Comfort of Gel in a Mattress Topper
Gel mattresses have been the rage for a while and many organizations in the medical care products field recognized there were greater benefits than just the comfort of a soft, conforming surface. For those who may find the costs of a gel...
Increasing Comfort Through Leg Positioning
Wheelchairs work best for users when they are custom-fit to ensure comfort and mobility, but one aspect that is often overlooked in terms of fit is the lower extremities. Positioning leg straps, or calf straps as they are sometimes...
The Joy of Riding a Bike
For most kids, riding a bike is the ultimate sense of freedom. That first ride under their own power is exhilarating. But, for some children, like those with Cerebral Palsy, riding a standard bicycle is not possible due to restricted...
Comfort for Restless or Agitated Sleepers
Sleep is something we often take for granted - at least those who get a comfortable, restful, 8-hours of sleep may take it for granted. For those who are restless sleepers, extra precautions are necessary to prevent injury - especially...
Langley Mayor Learns About Life in a Wheelchair
A large amount of our clients are wheelchair users. When we learned about a program in Langley B.C. where individuals spent part of the day in a wheelchair to find out what wheelchair users in the community were experiencing, we knew we...
PBDEs and CFCs – why EMP doesn’t use them
We know that medical products are in contact with our clients' skin a significant amount of time. That's why we chose to be as green and environmentally friendly as possible in the production of our products....
Prevent Wheelchair Sores
Unfortunately, for those in a wheelchair, avoiding sores (also known as decubitus ulcers) is an important aspect of an overall health plan. Skin breakdowns can lead to extended periods of time in bed waiting for healing and the truth is,...
Easier Movement of In-Bed Patients
It can be argued that there is no job more difficult than that of a care-giver. Whether it's a family member, a friend or a professional helping out, taking care of another person is challenging and anything to make that role easier is...
Extra Support after Hip Replacement Surgery
When pain medication, modified movements and specialized treatments can no longer ease the discomfort of an arthritic hip, hip replacement surgery may be the next step. Surgeons remove the hip joint and replace it with prosthetic...
Tetraplegic Student Beats Tough Mudder with an Impressive Off-Road Wheelchair
Rob Camm, 21 has become the world's first tetraplegic to take part in Tough Mudder - navigating the gruelling 12-mile course in an off-road wheelchair set on top of a quad bike he controls with his chin. Last month, he became the first...
