Patient Lifting Slings Designed and Made in Canada by Canadians
Manufacturing in Mississauga, Ontario allows HighStar to fulfill orders quickly. With HighStar you are dealing with a reliable manufacturer who offers superior customer support while meeting your specific business or client needs.
HighStar is committed to being the best at what they do – supplying world-class durable medical products and superior customer service to Canada`s Health Care industry. With over eighty years cumulative experience in the moving and handling industry they understand what works and what does not.
The designs improve on the best, most innovative features currently offered. HighStar slings fit better, last longer and are easier to use.
Mackworth is a brand manufactured in the the United Kingdom and distributed by HighStar Healthcare in Ontario, Canada.
Mackworth are specialists in moving, handling and bathing equipment for elderly, disabled and mobility challenged clients in a range of care environments, from community care to schools, hospitals and care homes.
With over 30 years of experience in designing, developing, manufacturing, providing and installing mobility and care solutions, Mackworth has an established track record of working closely with carers and their clients.
Founded in 2005, OMi is a pioneer in the design, development and supply of motion-activated interactive technology for the education, health, special needs and leisure sectors. Based in the U.K., OMi systems have led the way in developing inclusive sensory environments that truly engage by providing incredibly powerful tools that can inspire people of all ages and abilities – fun whilst learning.
OMi systems are developed by our talented and dedicated team of experts, a fusion of art and science, combining powerful images, colour, movement and sound to create motion-activated solutions for immersive learning, physical therapy, multisensory stimulation and inclusive play.
At the heart of every OMi system is a huge selection of unique interactive content created by our experienced teaching staff who have first hand knowledge of both special and mainstream education and the health sector:
The Sensory Suite is a treasure trove of audio-visual effects designed to stimulate, engage and relax. Interactive scenes from nature enable journeys to the ocean depths, outer space and the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest, or the opportunity to play the drums, catch a cloud, hatch a chick or splash in a puddle.
Wheelchair Seating Practice
Direct client interaction keeps Ride Designs on a path of continuous improvement as they test potential approaches and develop new products.
Aspen Seating Clinic
Ride Designs hosts the Aspen Seating Clinic at their Denver, Colorado headquarters where world class athletes and Paralympians, as well as the most discerning of wheelchair users, come for seating solutions. The Clinic employs Orthotists, Prosthetists, Physical/Occupational Therapists, and experienced practitioner assistants with over a century of combined experience in seating and mobility. Aspen utilizes Ride Designs products and technology on a daily basis to help wheelchair users who represent the most complex and specific of consumer needs – whether for sports and recreation interfaces or the most difficult of everyday seating challenges.
Knowledgeable Clients
Our clients are demanding and knowledgeable wheelchair users. They insist on using Ride Designs products because nothing else has met their high standards. From Gold Medal winning Paralympic athletes to people with the most significant posture and pressure ulcer challenges, our users have experienced great success with Ride Designs technology. Regardless of what an individual wishes to sit on, or do while sitting, our team at the Aspen Seating Clinic can create the most accurate, appropriate and effective seating solution.
SoftWheel has reinvented the wheel.
Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, SoftWheel's mission is to improve people’s lives and drive sustainable transportation through innovative technology. Their team of engineers and designers is dedicated to improving mobility for everyone who uses wheels for transportation, all over the world.
SoftWheel develops advanced in-wheel suspension technology to enhance personal mobility. The innovative suspension system is engineered for use in the wheelchair, bicycle, and automotive sectors.
The Story of Mègane and the Birth of the Magix6
Mègane had an accident at the age of three that left her paralyzed. Mègane's family used to spend time on the ski hill and as long as she was small there was no problem to pull her around on a sled. When Mègane grew, this was no longer possible. Mègane could not navigate the ski hill along with many other challenging environments. Mègane's dad, Mr. Ohruh, found this unacceptable. Mr. Ohruh promised to create a suitable wheelchair.
The six wheel Magix6 was born. Based in Betschdorf, France, Magix6 gives the user a very capable outdoor ride and a zero turning radius that makes it very capable inside.
In 2013 Now Technologies founder Marton had to move to a temporary accommodation near the Rehabilitation Center for Physically Disabled People in Budapest, Hungary. His path frequently crossed with people living there.
He was shocked to see so many people with high-level spine injuries rolling the streets with bulky, cumbersome and visibly uncomfortable solutions such as chin joysticks and pointer sticks. As an inventor and tech enthusiast, he found it unacceptable that disabled patients don’t have access to today’s technologies, and are depending on such industrial, mechanic equipment.
He built the first prototype of our proportional headset almost overnight and after showing it to the leaders of the center, they not only gave Marton their feedback, but also a space in the institution’s workshop and provided wheelchairs for further development.
Established in December 2002, Power Plus is proud to say that they originated and are based in Ontario, Canada. Their innovative nature strives to provide quality, feature filled wheelchairs and seating systems at a great price.
Akces-Med is a european medical company that has been manufacturing specialized medical equipment since 2004. Akces-Med's company mission is to enable and support children, young people and adults to gain independence. Akces-Med products are specifically designed to provide support for all with special needs. They continually work with healthcare professionals to produce products specifically designed to accommodate the most demanding postural requirements. Akces-Med manufactures quality endorsed products, backed by quality management system ISO 13485. Akces-Med products are widely used in the home, specialist centers and schools.
Akces-Med brands include:
Akces-Med strollers, positioning chairs, standing frames and bath chairs
Stabilibed lying position position support
PCO postural compression orthoses
Reh4mat is a leading manufacturer of orthopedic devices and medical accessories. With top innovative design and a focus on safety, Reh4mat produces hundreds of braces and accessories that are destined to distributors and patients everyday, both in Europe and other countries around the world.
These include the following brace brands:
4classic classically designed braces
4army rugged military style braces
BodyMap® cushions are made of stretchy neoprene covers filled with polystyrene granules. BodyMap® cushions use a vacuum method and as air is let into the cushion, by way of the valve, the polystyrene granules move freely inside the cushion. As the shape is modified, the remaining air is removed and the cushion is locked into a shape that supports the user's bodily contours. This provides less interface pressure.
BodyMap® cushions are available as seating supports, back supports, head supports, arm supports, foot supports, lying support mattresses, supportive chairs, water therapy supports and therapy rollers
The RipnGo Philosophy
Linen Systems and Mattress Protection for all bed types! They took the top 10 aggravating problems and provided solutions to them no matter what the situation. From hard to change cribs to hospital beds, RipnGo has made the maintenance of bed changes a breeze! They have also revolutionized mattress protection with the ultimate comfort in mind that guarantees a good nights sleep.
Serenity Health Care Products Inc is the culmination of years of tested health care experience between the two co-owners - Mr. Michael Samuels and Mr. Hong Lam. Both owners have had roles in the health care industries since the 1980's.
Serenity, a Canadian manufacturer, manufactures vertical platform lifts that:
- provide convenient access to your porch, deck, garage or upper floor
- have an appealing looking design
- are tested to be dependable even in cold weather
- offer unique configurations and sizes (28 to 144" lifting heights)
- can be switched at site from left/right/90 degree
- lightweight design is lower cost to ship and easier to install