Posts by Elizabeth Creed
Robotic Arms for Wheelchairs: How They Restore Independence
Learn how wheelchair-mounted robotic arms work, who may benefit from them, how to get one and how assistive technology can help people with limited upper-extremity function live more independently. Experts: Kelsy Brown, Occupational Therapist, OTD, OTR/L and Sara Gaver, robotic arm user A wheelchair-mounted robotic arm is an assistive device that attaches to a power…
Read MorePower Wheelchair Joystick Alternatives & Smart Safety Technology
How eye gaze, sip-and-puff, head arrays and drive assist systems help people with limited hand movement stay mobile, safe and independent. At a Glance Power wheelchairs offer freedom, independence and mobility for individuals who are unable to walk or propel a manual wheelchair. But what happens when you no longer have the dexterity to use…
Read MoreTry Everything
Five years after a spinal cord injury, Makayla Noble is embracing a new adventure: moving into a home with her sister, Myriah Five years ago, they were just song lyrics. Now, Shakira’s Zootopia anthem, “Try Everything,” has become Makayla’s life motto. “Right after my accident, I would sing that song to everyone who came into…
Read MoreHow One Wheelchair User Invented a Better Catheter Stabilization Device
After 30 years of navigating life with a spinal cord injury, Michelle Drake turned firsthand experience into an FDA-registered innovation designed to improve comfort, mobility and catheter stabilization. A wheelchair user for 30 years, Michelle Drake has become a master problem-solver. At 18, she suffered a spinal cord injury in a “nasty car accident” that…
Read MoreBionic Assistive Devices: Robotic Arms, Exoskeletons & Smart Wheelchair Technology
A Guide to Today’s Assistive Technologies Reviewed by: Kelsy Brown, OTD, OTR/L Lindsey Sharpe PT, DPT, ATP Taking a sip of water. Standing at the kitchen counter for meal prep. Opening a door. Blowing your nose. All are commonplace activities, things you don’t think about until you can’t do them anymore. For millions of Americans living with…
Read MoreTraveling with Catheters: TSA Rules, Packing Tips and Flying with Urology Supplies
With a little planning, traveling with catheters and urology supplies can be easier than you think Reviewed by the NSM Medical Supplies Team You can safely travel with catheters and urology supplies. Whether you’re flying, driving or taking a cruise, planning ahead, packing extra supplies and understanding TSA rules can help ensure a smooth trip. Traveling with a catheter: Quick answers Can You…
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