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Kim Cremer– That's how he rolls

15.01.2025

Inspiring and encouraging others: This is always a personal concern for Kim Cremer. After a motorcycle accident, he wears a prosthetic leg and is passionate about sport . In the interview on REHACARE.com, he explains why he would like to invent an assistive device for people with visual impairments and why, in his opinion, social media does not fulfill its purpose completely satisfactorily.
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Hans-Jürgen Rohe – That's how he rolls

11.12.2024

Assistive devices such as a wheelchair are not an impediment for people with disabilities, but allow them freedom and self-determination. This was also the case for Hans-Jürgen Rohe: after Lyme disease turned his life plans upside down, it was ultimately the wheelchair that enabled him to re-enter social life. On REHACARE.com, he explains how the initial setback ultimately became his profession.
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Svenja Gluth – That's how she rolls

20.11.2024

As a mother with a disability, Svenja Gluth sometimes faces special challenges – and finds creative solutions. For her family, her disability is a natural part of life, and together they always find a way to make everyday life more active. At REHACARE.com, she explains why she would like to travel into the future instead of the past and what makes REHACARE so special for her.
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Highlights of REHACARE 2024

30.09.2024

REHACARE offers a comprehensive insight into the latest developments in mobility, everyday aids and rehabilitation. Discover how modern technologies can improve the everyday lives of people with disabilities and which trends and products are shaping the industry.
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Sunrise Medical: The right wheelchair for me

27.09.2024

How do I find the right wheelchair for me? The answer is certainly different for every user, as everyone has different requirements and needs. At REHACARE 2024, we asked two professionals at the Sunrise Medical stand about this topic: Mareike Miller and Thomas Böhme.
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Hand bike made to measure – Interview with HP Velotechnik

27.09.2024

Being independently mobile and active and sporty at the same time – that's what hand bikes make possible! In addition to good design, safe handling is very important. We took a look at new bike models at the HP Velotechnik stand at REHACARE 2024.
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Children's aids: The best support from an early age

27.09.2024

Aids for children require special care to enable them to lead as independent a life as possible. Several suppliers in Hall 4 explained to us how this is reflected in the manufacturing process.
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Vehicle conversions: be and stay mobile

26.09.2024

It is not for nothing that vehicle conversion providers are a magnet for the public at every REHACARE, because conversions for the disabled guarantee mobility. We found out about the latest products in this area for you in Hall 6.
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Robotics and neurotechnology: supports and aids

26.09.2024

Various diseases and disabilities can restrict the mobility of the upper extremities – and thus also the quality of life. Fortunately, numerous exhibitors at REHACARE have made it their mission to help those affected.
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Cinematic impressions from the press tour

26.09.2024

Experience REHACARE 2024 through the eyes of journalists: From innovative products to inspiring encounters, every shot from the press tour is truly captivating.
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Exoskeletons – Help with lifting, standing and walking

25.09.2024

What do care workers and people with spinal cord injury have in common? At first glance, nothing! But if you take a closer look during REHACARE 2024, you will discover one overlap between them: they both benefit from exoskeletons.
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Rehabilitation with gamification and VR – Interview with CUREosity GmbH

25.09.2024

Since 2021, CUREosity GmbH has been proving with CUREO that rehabilitation does not have to be monotonous. With CUREO, people can complete exercises in a virtual reality (VR) environment in a fun way. This not only increases motivation to exercise, but also relieves the burden on therapists, who do not have to constantly supervise the exercises.
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Global Disability Summit

REHACARE 2024: Symposium on international cooperation for inclusion

18.09.2024

On 26.09.2024, a symposium on the Global Disability Summit 2025, organized by BAG SELBSTHILFE and the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, will take place as part of REHACARE in Düsseldorf. The aim of the conference is to strengthen and deepen international cooperation to promote the rights of people with disabilities.
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Adaptive clothing: beautiful, trendy and stylish

11.09.2024

People with disabilities often need clothing that is adapted to their individual needs. These garments are characterised by functional elements. However, some manufacturers not only fulfil the practical but also the fashion requirements of their customers.
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Functionality meets aesthetics: why the design of assistive devices is more important than ever

26.08.2024

Aids such as wheelchairs, prostheses and walking aids are an integral part of everyday life for many people with disabilities. Their flawless functionality is undoubtedly essential. However, their aesthetic design is now also coming into focus. We have collected examples and opinions on this topic.
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Freedom One Life

A power wheelchair for more joy and freedom

07.08.2024

Alex Papanikolaou learnt from online forums that he was not the only one who was dissatisfied with his wheelchairs. Based on his personal experience, he founded a production company for power wheelchairs: Freedom One Life. The products had to be robust and practical in order to contribute to a better quality of life.
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How adaptive fashion combines aesthetics and functionality

22.07.2024

Adaptive fashion is not a trend. It’s a sign of the shift towards a more open, inclusive society. The term appears both in Germany and throughout the world when describing well-designed, stylish clothing that caters to the individual needs and requirements of people with various disabilities. REHACARE.de takes an aesthetic and functional look at this attractive topic.
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Photo shoot for the new look – Behind The Scenes

24.01.2024

New year, fresh faces – also on REHACARE.com! In our exclusive "Behind The Scenes" video, we show you a little foretaste of what you can expect from REHACARE in 2024. Stay tuned and find out what else we have planned.
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