New Mobility, Health and Wellness

 

Aug 20, 2025 - View in browser

NEW ISSUE Health and Wellness Special Print Issue This month we published our first special edition print issue covering Health and Wellness for wheelchair users. It’s packed with product information on catheters, beds and mattresses; mental health resources; pro tips for managing autonomic dysreflexia and blood clots; sexual health advice for men and women; and recreational ideas to help you stay healthy for the long haul. Click the link to read the digital edition.   Read the digital edition NEWS Advocates Fear Proposed Medicare Rule Could Limit Access to Catheters and Ostomy Supplies Disability organizations and advocates are urging community members to submit testimony against a proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that would place urological, ostomy and tracheostomy supplies under Medicare’s competitive bidding program. Advocates and industry leaders worry that exposing these products to competitive bidding will cut out many smaller, local DME providers and could limit consumers’ access to the products we need. Click the link to learn more and submit a comment before the Aug. 29 deadline. SCI TREATMENT ARC-EX Transcutaneous Stimulation Device Delivers Real-World Results A growing number of physical therapy clinics are rolling out a new transcutaneous stimulation device to improve motor function in people with incomplete spinal cord injuries. Cheryl Angelelli tries it and talks with wheelchair users who are already seeing real gains with the technology in everything from hand function to core strength. SPONSORED CONTENT Discover BraunAbility's Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Experience quality and confidence with BraunAbility. Our Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) wheelchair accessible vehicles are thoroughly inspected by a trained BraunAbility mechanic. Each CPO unit has 48,000 miles or less, includes a new wheelchair conversion, and comes with a 7-year limited warranty. That's our Built to Trust promise. CPO units start at $49,900. New Research for Bowel Control After Spinal Cord Injury MetroHealth in Ohio is exploring new ways to help adults with spinal cord injury manage bowel dysfunction. Two studies are testing if electrical stimulation to the pelvic area can reduce reflexes causing bowel problems. One study involves one in-person session, while another tests at-home daily stimulation for four weeks. Participants may receive compensation and travel assistance. Contact mmoore12@metrohealth.org or 216-957-3518. PRODUCTS Power-Flex Turns Your Manual Wheelchair Into a Compact Power Chair The Power-Flex is a new power-drive attachment that gives manual wheelchairs much of the functionality of power wheelchairs, without the bulk. C6 quad Mike Franz gave it a real-world test and found that it helped him access terrain he wouldn’t otherwise be able to roll, while still allowing him to maneuver in tight spaces and under restaurant tables. Wheelchair User with Limited Dexterity Tests MagnaReady Shirts Power wheelchair user Paul Amadeus Lane reviews MagnaReady's dress shirt, which has all the style of a quality button-up but with magnet closures that make putting it on a breeze. SUPPORT NEW MOBILITY Last Chance for Exclusive New Mobility Merch Help us continue to publish groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. Donate now and your gift will earn you exclusive merch featuring a custom design by artist and wheelchair user Reveca Torres! It’s our way of thanking you for uplifting authentic disability voices and storytelling.   • Start a new recurring monthly gift of $15 or more and receive a hoodie. • Start a new recurring monthly gift of $10 or more and receive a t-shirt. • Make a one-time gift of $25 and receive a tote bag. • Make a one-time gift of $30 or more and receive a travel mug.

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