Biodex is often cited in news articles discussing industry trends, new technology and advancements. There are also times when we find interesting news articles that we like to share with our customers. Outlined below are periodicals where Biodex has been mentioned, corporate press releases, and other relevant industry news.
As safety of patients and physical therapists during treatment grows as a concern for therapy clinics and their administrators, medical equipment manufacturer, Biodex, is encouraging conversation about technological solutions with a Trust Fall Challenge.
February 8, 2018, Shirley NY – At this year’s American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in New Orleans, Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. will be hosting a Trust Fall Challenge in the exhibit hall. Using new safe lifting and ambulation technology to “catch” participants as they fall back, Biodex seeks to spread the word about the importance of incorporating technology into safe patient handling and mobility programs. >>
Medical equipment manufacturer, Biodex, will demonstrate the unique benefits of their stand-assist ambulation device to rehab nurses and their administrators during their first exhibition at the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) REACH Conference in Seattle, Washington, November 8-9.
November 2, 2017, Shirley NY – Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. announces their debut exhibition at the ARN REACH annual conference, where they will highlight their newest medical innovation, the Mobility Assist. A safe patient handling and mobility device using motorized lifting technology, the Mobility Assist protects nurses while encouraging proper movements in weakened or injured patients. >>
New Mobility Assist is the first ambulation device to combine patient lifting technology with patient mobility. Designed for hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities, this revolutionary ambulation aid protects staff and gets weakened patients up and walking.
June 26, 2017, Shirley NY – Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. announces the release of the Mobility Assist, the first motorized lift assist and ambulation aid in one device. This assistive aid lifts patients safely from a seated to a standing position without staff support using the protection of a safety harness and motorized lift mechanics. The Mobility Assist is the latest in a line of Biodex products promoting safe patient handling. >>
Merge of music therapy and biomedical technology takes a groundbreaking step for neurological rehab
May 19, 2017, Shirley NY – In response to the strong base of evidence supporting the use of music therapy techniques in treating gait disorders, Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. announces the release of their Gait Trainer 3 with an Integrated Music Therapy option. This is the first time music therapy has been joined with a biomedical system to aid in rehabilitating individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke and Parkinson’s disease. >>
Medical manufacturer fills leadership gap for fastest-growing market
May 5, 2017, Shirley NY – Biodex Medical Systems Inc. announced today that Eric J. Farabaugh, Sr. has been named their new Vice President of Sales for Physical Medicine. Farabaugh brings a strong 20-year history of industry sales experience that includes various senior leadership roles for market-leading healthcare companies. Arriving at the onset of several new product launches in the physical medicine market, Farabaugh is predicted to continue his track record of success with Biodex. >>