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Mattress Selection Guidance

by emp | Aug 17, 2016 | Cushions, EMP, Health Care, Mattresses, Palliative Care, Rehab Therapy

Being a caregiver comes with a broad range of considerations for the person being cared for. Whether the individual is confined to a bed for a period of time or not, rest and sleep are a primary aspect of care, yet choosing the right mattress for someone may not be as...

Increasing Comfort Through Leg Positioning

by emp | Apr 27, 2016 | EMP, Wheelchair, Wheelchair Products

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 called, make the user experience...

The Joy of Riding a Bike

by emp | Apr 3, 2016 | EMP, Environmental, Health Care

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 motor skills. That’s why the...

Extra Support after Hip Replacement Surgery

by emp | Sep 16, 2015 | Cushions, EMP, Health Care, Rehab Therapy

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 components. It takes physical therapy...

Why are Canadians seeking medical care outside country?

by emp | Mar 25, 2015 | Health Care

As we deal with both Canadian and American companies we were interested in learning why so many Canadians are seeking medical care outside the country. The estimated number of Canadians leaving the country seeking medical care is on the rise, according to a report...