1. What disability do you have? When was it acquired or were you born with it?
Since I was born, I have suffered from congenital arthrogryposis, a syndrome that affects one in every 3,000 children. I was the one in those 3,000. This condition is characterized by congenital contractures in the extremities. It manifests at birth as a limitation of movement in the joints of various extremities that is generally not progressive and can include muscle weakness and fibrosis.

A new and revolutionary technology available only for the JAY Fusion cushion arrives in Latin America that stands out by reducing the risk of pressure ulcers. It is a proprietary technology by Sunrise Medical that joins JAY Fluid technology for more options for skin protection.

One of our main objectives is to ensure that we offer the best technology for each and meet the needs of the user depending on their functional requirements and their environment.

We would like to introduce the new adaptive tricycle, which has been completely updated from its original structure, design and accessories. The new version isn’t just more aesthetic, but each part is created for a real need, both for the user and their attendant.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - "MOVE's objective is to discover each child's dream and believe in it until it becomes reality."

MOVE is an educational program based on activities in homes, schools and the community. It combines current skills with a program of activities based on the user's interest and seeking to improve mobility skills in sitting, standing and transitions, seeking to improve health, independence, dignity, and inclusion.

When it comes to choosing or configuring a wheelchair, the conversation usually starts with the visible features: seat width, backrest, footrests, wheels, and the overall weight of the equipment.

However, there is one element that can completely change the mobility experience and is rarely included in that initial list: the center of gravity of a wheelchair.

It is very important to keep in mind that there are many types of standers that differ by brand, function, price and more. The most important things to consider when choosing a stander are the individual needs of the person who will be using it. What type of stander will benefit them the most in their rehabilitation?

Fencing is a combat sport in which the athletes must try to touch each other with a bladed weapon: a saber, an epee, or a foil. The only difference between Olympic and Paralympic fencing is the use of a wheelchair.

Wheelchair fencing was first practiced in the Paralympic Games of 1960 in Rome. Adapted fencing was developed by Ludwig Guttman at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital, in England, where the British soldiers that had been injured in the Second World War were recovering.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Rifton Adaptive Tricycle. Therapy and playtime will now go hand in hand as your child works on lower extremity strengthening, balancing skills, and using visual spatial perception for steering, to name a few benefits of this piece of equipment. All of these benefits are occurring while your child is able to enjoy the outdoors, play with their peers, and create social connections. It’s a win-win situation all around, and one that should last as long as possible.

Everyone to the sea! Life is beautiful! No more looking at the sea from your bedroom window!

To talk about positioning, it’s necessary to have a clinical understanding that will allow us to support the reason for each recommendation. If you’re not a health professional, do not worry, this article is designed so that you can understand each term in the simplest way.

Good positioning applies to anyone in any health condition. Science supports that human beings have evolved over time and it is vitally important to practice the following concepts: