Adaptive Mobility & Positioning Blog by Rifton

Rifton TRAM Success Stories

Ann Kurtz, Account Manager — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:35:31 PDT

Contributed by Kathleen Riley PT, ATP Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina I work in a school system with a variety of students with physical needs that require individualized...

The New Rifton Seating Worksheet

Elena Noble, MPT — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:55:03 PDT

Rifton provides quality customer service and continually seeks ways to improve a customer’s experience when interacting with us. Recently we have improved our seating recommendation services to help...

Dynamic Seating and Pelvic Positioning

Elena Noble, MPT — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:00:26 PDT

The human body is designed to move. Movement is vital in keeping the body’s systems healthy and functioning. Without movement, function is lost, muscles weaken and skin is at risk of breaking down....

Announcing the Low-base Option for the Rifton TRAM

Clare Stober — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:00:22 PDT

Since its launch in July 2012, the Rifton TRAM has enjoyed success in schools, hospitals, and institutions in the US and internationally. Its unprecedented ability to facilitate seated transfers,...

MOVE for Adults in Action in Bakersfield

Elena Noble, MPT — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:00:58 PDT

Bakersfield ARC (BARC) MOVE for Adults program is the perfect solution for supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. On my first visit to Bakersfield, California, in 2008 to...

Feeding Chairs for Children with Special Needs

Lori Potts, PT — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:00:13 PDT

Optimal Positioning, Successful Feeding Therapists, teachers and parents are well aware that children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities can face more challenges (and pose more challenges)...

The Rifton TRAM Named as Finalist in the 2013 Medical Design Excellence Awards

Elena Noble, MPT — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:06:16 PDT

We are thrilled to announce that the Rifton TRAM has been selected as a finalist in the 15th Annual Medical Design Excellence Awards competition. The Medical Design Excellence Awards are the...

Adaptive Standers, Kids with Disabilities, and BMD: What’s the Evidence?

Lori Potts, PT — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:00:42 PDT

Bone Mineral Density It’s widely recognized that non-ambulatory children with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy are at risk for decreased bone mineral density (BMD). (1-3) Children with CP...

Evidence Update: Early Mobility in the ICU

Elena Noble, MPT — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:00:27 PDT

Early Intensive Care Mobilization Proves Important Since introducing our Pacer XL gait trainer and, more recently, our Rifton TRAM, we have been introduced to a growing body of clinicians who...

World Down Syndrome Day

Erna Albertz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:00:39 PDT

March 21st 2012 was the first celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. Only recently marked on the calendar by the General Assembly of the United Nations, this day is designated for raising public...