Permobil looks to expand pressure mapping
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:30 AM CDT, Tue September 6, 2022
LEBANON, Tenn. – Permobil will offer Vista Medical’s BodiTrak pressure mapping technology through its clinical education and commercial organization across the United States and Canada through a new exclusive agreement. “Permobil is committed to bringing the most advanced technologies in the industry to help improve individuals’ lives,” says Todd Walling, senior vice president of sales for Permobil Americas. “We’re excited by this partnership with Vista Medical and see many applications for how BodiTrak technology can be used by clinicians, providers and end users.” Vista Medical pioneered soft interface pressure mapping nearly 30 years ago and continues to focus on providing the best tools for understanding how the human body interacts with surfaces. BodiTrak has two versions – Lite and Pro – depending on the clinical requirements for quicker or more complex seating and positioning assessments. Improving strategies to prevent pressure injuries is key since treatments can cost as much as 2.5 times more than the cost of prevention, both companies say. “Pressure mapping is one of the most underused tools for seating and positioning evaluations and treatment,” said Ana Endsjo, national education manager at Permobil. “It is so much more than just for detecting pressure. It can assist therapists with product selection and setup, deciding on functions for power chairs, configuring the best position for pressure redistribution and for teaching pressure-relieving techniques.”
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