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A young man sits in a Rifton Activity Chair and smiles at his caregiver.
Activity Chair Feeding Brochure
A boy sits in a Rifton Activity Chair and smiles at his caretaker.
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Introduction to MOVE™
MOVE™ is a structured program that provides a framework and a data collection system to measure gross motor skills in small increments, so that we can capture even the slightest progress.
A girl sits in a Rifton HTS and talks with her caretaker.
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Toileting Concepts for Children with Disabilities
Lori Potts, PT discusses toileting strategies for children with disabilities and the role of adaptive equipment in toileting.
A girl rides on a Rifton Adaptive Tricycle while her caretaker steers from behind.
Article
It Started with a Bike
As pediatric therapists involved in the school special interest group of the APTA Pediatrics, our goal is to improve the success and quality of life of children with medical complexity in the classroom and beyond.
A Size 2 Rifton Stander shown with legs at different angles.
Article
Evidence Update: Position Paper on Supported Standing Devices
A recently published position paper provides a comprehensive review of the current literature around supported standing, serving as a valuable resource for clinicians and third party payers.
A boy stands in a Rifton Stander with the help of two therapists.
Article
Evidence Update: Postural Interventions for Cerebral Palsy – A Systematic Review
Postural control is the basis for all complex movement, positioning, and function. It involves the subconscious stabilization, alignment, and dynamic adjustment of the body in respect to gravity and the environment to complete a task.
A boy with disabilities sits on a swing and gives his caretaker a hug.
Article
Knowledge Is Power: Incorporating Evidence into Therapy Practice
Many questions can cross your mind over the course of a day as a therapist. How long should I recommend use of orthoses? Do I need to teach a child to crawl if they can scoot?
A boy walks in a Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer and smiles at his caretaker.
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Evidence Update: Overground Supported Stepping in Individuals with Non-Ambulant Cerebral Palsy
A newly published scoping systematic review highlights the use of gait trainers in children, adolescents and adults with non-ambulant cerebral palsy.
A girl stands in a Rifton Mobile Stander and reads a book with her caretaker.
Article
Evidence Update: Shining a Spotlight on Supported Standing for Children and Young Adults with Non-Ambulatory CP
A recent scoping review on supported standing describes the evidence, outcomes and lived experience of adaptive standing intervention in children and young adults with cerebral palsy.
A boy pedals a blue Rifton Adaptive Tricycle, while his therapist walking beside him.
Article
Evidence Update: Maintenance of Functional Gains Following an Adaptive Cycling Program
Current evidence endorses adaptive cycling as an effective and promising intervention to improve motor and social outcomes for children with cerebral palsy.
A girl rides on a red Rifton Adaptive Tricycle.
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Adaptive Tricycles in Schools
For a child with a disability such as cerebral palsy, the primary goal for the school-based therapist is to improve access to education.
A boy sitting on a Rifton Activity Chair, with his therapist standing next to him, smiling at each other
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Clinical Perspectives on Postural Management for Hip Health
Recent research provides evidence-based guidelines for postural management intervention in lying, supported sitting and standing for children with non-ambulant CP.
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