Get excited for the Paralympic Games in Vancouver!

Vancouver has been a hot spot for sports lately with its hosting of the Winter Olympics and the Paralympic Games. The Paralympic Games will be held March 12-21. The games feature five exciting winter sports including alpine and cross-country skiing, biathlon, ice sledge hockey and wheelchair curling. You can watch the games live at ParalympicSport.tv. You can also follow the games on YouTube and Facebook.

Find the schedule of events online at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games site. While you cheer on these amazing athletes as they compete for their dreams of gold try and spot their ROHO seat cushions! The Paralympic Games first began as a way to get English World War II disabled veterans active again. Over time though, the competitions and sports has expanded to all over the world and multiple sports. The first Paralympic Games were held after the 1960 Olympic Summer Games in Rome, Italy. The first Paralympic Winter Games took place in 1976 in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden.

Vancouver Paralympic Trailer or watch an athlete in action.

If you want to know more about the sports visit Disabom’s Web site.

Find the ROHO team at the International Seating Symposium

The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, BC Canada will host this year’s annual International Seating Symposium on developments in the seating, positioning and mobility industries. The topics will range from breathing and seating, guidelines for skin management. Stop by the ROHO booth to say hello to Andy, Chris, Pat, Tom, Darren, Tricia, Dave P. and Dave M. and test out ROHO cushions and products.

Congratulations Diana!

Congratulations to Diana Hayes, the winner of our “Share Your Story to Win” Contest and a $100 American Express Gift Card!  Diana, a quadriplegic with multiple sclerosis, had been using hard foam cushions causing her to lie down every two hours to prevent back pain. Then, in 2006 she was given a Quantum 6000 Wheelchair with a ROHO Cushion that gave her the ability to live her life more freely. Take a look at Diana’s inspiring story.

“I am a 62-year-old woman who is a quadriplegic with multiple sclerosis. Over the last 10+ years I have sat on hard foam cushions causing me to lay down every two hours to prevent skin breakdown and back pain, until 2006 when I was “promoted” to my quantum 6000 wheelchair with a ROHO cushion. The 111 inflatable baffles …allowed me and still allow me the freedom to enjoy my chair for as many as 16 hours a day. This gave me the dream I wanted to leave to my grandchildren. I was able to write and have published my autobiography, “DOUBLE KNIT,” leaving my legacy to my grandchildren and telling people about MS and the availabilities to make life comfortable. Because I have a ROHO cushion I have to share my wheelchair with my miniature poodle. Jake thinks it is his bed and every time I’m out of the chair for a few minutes he jumps up onto it and falls asleep.”

Thanks to Diana for sharing her story with us and the entire ROHO Community. We are so happy to hear that our cushion allowed someone to not only live a happier life but also to write an autobiography about it. Thank you again to all that participated in the contest, we really love hearing your stories. Be sure to keep an eye on  The ROHO Group Facebook Fan Page and look out for our next contest!

The ROHO Group is having a Facebook Contest!

The ROHO Group creates revolutionary comfort products and resilient medical equipment in order to simplify your life. It is our mission to assure your comfort and safety in order to empower you to live the best life possible. What we are trying to say is The ROHO Group is all about YOU!

And we want to hear all about YOU!

The ROHO Group is having a Facebook Contest and we want to hear your stories about ROHO and the impact it has had on your life. During the month of January, sharing your personal story will have you entered to win a $100 Visa Gift Card. Just explain how ROHO has had a positive impact on your life and inspire others to share their stories as well and you could win. Funny stories and emotional moments are always welcome as they provide an inside look into the real life of a ROHO user.
The ROHO Community thrives on your stories and it is important for us to hear them so we can continue to provide you with the best products that empower you to live the best life possible. Become a fan on Facebook, share your story and you will be entered to win a $100 Visa Gift Card.

Here’s what you do:

-If you’re not already, become a Fan of The ROHO Group on Facebook!

-Think real hard about how ROHO has had a positive impact on your life

-Share your story or stories on the The ROHO Group Fan Page Wall or send us a message! Don’t hold back- funny stories and emotional moments never hurt!

-Tell all your friends to become a Fan and enter too! (Hey, if they win, they might spend some of the $100 Visa Gift Card on you!)

-The Winner will be decided February 15th so check back often to see how the competition is holding up!

The ROHO Group can’t wait to hear all of your inspiring stories!

GOOD LUCK!

Introducing the NEW Hybrid Elite Cushion

Two trusted brands come together in the new ROHO Hybrid Elite to create one exceptional cushion.  The new Hybrid Elite medical cushion combines the superb skin protection and shape matching ability of ROHO DRY FLOATATION® with the stability of a Sunrise Medical Jay® contoured foam base.
ROHO Hybrid Elite Cushion features:

• Allows for enhanced pelvic alignment and control
• Maintains optimal immersion and envelopment of both the ischial tuberosities and greater trochanters
• Increases stability with Jay contoured foam base
• Offers safer transfer in and out of a wheelchair
• Provides superior skin protection from ROHO seat cushion insert
• Enhances sitting posture
• Adjustable insert for every shape
• Washable cushion, cover, and foam base
• Available in a wide range of sizes, to fit chair widths 14″ to 24”
• Includes a 24-month limited warranty

Recommended for Clients who:
• Are at a moderate to high risk for skin breakdown
• Require pelvic and lower extremity positioning
• Have difficulty with lower extremity positioning and alignment
• Have asymmetrical postures and need front to back or side to side positioning

Learn more about how wheelchair users can achieve maximum protection and stability with the new Hybrid Elite Cushion.

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