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 World Population Day having...
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. Unfortunately, what...
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 mattress out of range or...
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...
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...