Mobility & Assistive Devices in Ohio

Pain Management Technologies is a manufacturer and distributor of pain relief and rehabilitation medical devices serving clinical, hospital, and home-care markets. The company specializes in electrotherapy systems (TENS, EMS, NMS), thermal therapy devices (heating and cold therapy), traction and support bracing, percussion massage systems, and neuropathy treatment devices. Product portfolio includes the Ultima NEO and Ultima 5 (TENS systems), Arctic Ice Clear and Blue Cube (circulating cold/compression therapy), Nerve Spa and NerveSpa (neuropathy stimulation), ThermoRelief (weighted infrared heat pads), Air Collar (cervical traction), StringBack (LSO back brace), Rapid Knee (adjustable hinged knee brace), Body Drummer Pro X (percussion massager), Ottossage (ottoman foot massager), iTENS (wearable pain relief), X-Flex Kinesiology Tape, and personal protective equipment. The company operates under multiple proprietary brand names including Nerve Spa, Ultima, Arctic Ice, StringBack, Rapid Knee, and others. Products target pain management, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, post-injury recovery, and neuropathy relief across physical therapy clinics, hospitals, and direct-to-consumer channels. Company manufactures and sources devices spanning electrostimulation, thermal modalities, mechanical traction, compression, and massage technologies.

Earthwalk Orthotics is a full-service, ABC-accredited orthotics laboratory specializing in prescription orthoses manufacturing. The company delivers custom, patient-specific foot orthotics through advanced digital direct-milled fabrication processes using medical-grade materials. Earthwalk serves licensed physicians and medical professionals with a commitment to product quality, personalized service, and rapid turnaround (10-12 business days). The laboratory employs Licensed Pedorthists who consult with prescribing physicians to select appropriate orthotic designs and features tailored to individual patient pathologies. Their technology platform includes digital casting via iPad scanning apps and orthotic design software to optimize clinical outcomes.

Surgical Appliance Industries, Inc. (SAI) operates through SAI Therapeutic Brands, a portfolio of specialized therapeutic apparel and mobility support products. The company manufactures compression stockings, orthopedic braces, supports, and personal care accessories designed for therapeutic performance, wearer comfort, and recovery support. Product lines include Truform (compression hosiery for leg health), OTC Professional Orthopaedic (therapeutic braces for occupational and fitness-oriented users), PCP (personal care products for in-home convalescence), Champion Health and Sports Supports (recovery-focused athletic supports), Touch (fashionable compression socks), and CSX (elite athletic braces and supports). Products are engineered for maximum therapeutic benefit with features including non-allergenic, latex-free materials, breathable neoprene, moisture-wicking mesh, and advanced fastening technology. The company targets active consumers, occupational injury patients, athletes, and home care users. Manufacturing emphasizes knitting technology, quality materials, and therapeutic design principles. Products are distributed through retail, healthcare, and direct-to-consumer channels. SAI serves both everyday health-conscious consumers and clinical rehabilitation markets.

Handi-Move (trading as SureHands) manufactures and installs customized lift and transfer solutions for homes, long-term care facilities, schools, and day treatment programs. The company specializes in ceiling lifts, mobile lifts, wall lift systems, pool lifts, and accompanying accessories such as slings, spreader bars, and body support systems. All products are designed to enable safe, dignified transfers for individuals with mobility challenges—whether independent or caregiver-assisted—across bed, bath, shower, toilet, and pool environments. Services include needs analysis, custom home solutions, professional installation, user training, equipment review, warranty coverage, and ongoing maintenance. Financing options (100% financing available) and proven ergonomic designs emphasize both user independence and caregiver safety.

Compass Health Brands is a diversified manufacturer and distributor of home medical equipment, rehabilitation therapy devices, and consumer medical products headquartered in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. The company operates through three primary divisions: Home Medical Equipment (B2B dealer network focused on durable medical equipment and home health products), Retail (consumer medical products sold through drug, mass, wholesale, and e-commerce channels), and Therapy (physical therapy, athletic training, and chiropractic care devices). The company manufactures and markets numerous branded product lines including TENS 7000, Richmar (electrotherapy and ultrasound therapy systems), Carex (mobility and daily living aids), Roscoe (mobility equipment), ProBasics, AccuRelief, Bed Buddy, Day-Light, HydraTherm, Intensity, Meridian, MicroBlock, MultiStim, Sub-Zero, TheraLite, TheraTouch, and Thera-Med. Product categories span pain management (TENS/EMS devices), respiratory therapy (nebulizers including Rite-Neb 5 and Aspen systems), CPAP therapy accessories, home medical equipment, bath safety, mobility aids (walkers, wheelchairs, crutches), beds, and physical therapy modalities. The company emphasizes quality assurance, regulatory compliance, state-of-the-art operations and logistics, and dedicated customer service. Distribution reaches healthcare dealers, retail partners, and end consumers across institutional and home-care settings.

Palarum is a healthcare technology company specializing in wearable IoT solutions for patient safety, fall prevention, and mobility monitoring in acute and post-acute care settings. The company develops smart textile-based devices, most notably the PUP SmartSocks™, which utilize eTextile and IoT technologies to deliver real-time alerts when fall-risk patients attempt to ambulate unassisted. Clinical trials demonstrate a 73% reduction in patient falls and 40% reduction in false alarms compared to CMS baseline metrics. Beyond fall prevention, Palarum offers mobility tracking, eRounding capabilities, and data analytics platforms designed for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and long-term care environments. The company also markets the SmartBadge, an emergency preparedness and staff safety solution for educational institutions. Products are developed with clinical input and have earned Nurse Approved Certification, positioning Palarum as a clinically validated player in the patient safety technology space.

Global Medical Foam, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of pressure management, positioning, and patient safety products for acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, home care, hospice, and rehabilitation environments. The company specializes in proprietary Conforming Comfort® foam-based positioning devices designed to reduce pressure injury risk, promote even tissue load distribution, and prevent patient migration or bottoming-out. Products developed in accordance with AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) guidelines. Core product lines include foam and air support surfaces (mattresses, overlays), seating cushions with viscoelastic foam technology, positioning devices (wedges, head supports, abduction positioners, articulated turn-and-position systems), prone positioning systems, fall prevention solutions (fall mats, bumper rails, seizure side rail pads, gait/transfer belts), operating room table pads and scope protectors, radiology immobilization products, and bed accessories. All products feature fluid-resistant, anti-bacterial covers. The company also manufactures and distributes healthcare facility furniture (casegoods, tables, traditional and modern designs) and serves as distributor for Broda Seating, Basic American/Graham-Field, and Human Care product lines. Manufacturing includes on-site product development overseen by a certified surgeon and healthcare professional advisory committee. The company holds a patented design portfolio around the Conforming Comfort® product line. Trusted by major health systems including Firelands Regional Medical Center and Fisher Titus Medical Center. Nominated 2025 Small Business of the Year.

MatPLUS is a veteran-owned wholesale foam and material supplier and custom manufacturing provider for orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) applications. Headquartered in Northeast Ohio, the company operates a 60,000-square-foot facility housing one of North America's largest inventories of medical-grade foam materials, including EVA foam, Plastazote, urethanes, neoprene, and specialized textiles. The company serves pedorthists, orthotists, prosthetists, medical professionals, retailers, and distributors across North America and internationally. MatPLUS manufactures and distributes both raw materials and finished products. Product lines include advanced MP Foam™ materials (latex-free, hypoallergenic, thermoformable), prefabricated orthotic insoles, foam laminates, sport pads, and rehabilitation soft goods. The company offers comprehensive custom converting services: sheet and roll slicing, die-cutting, skiving, lamination, molding, vacuum forming, and compression thermoforming. Additional services include ready-to-wear insole manufacturing, private labeling, and conversion for OEM and reseller applications. All foam materials are specified as medical-grade, latex-free, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and suitable for direct skin contact. Materials exhibit low internal stress, minimal distortion during fabrication, and are compatible with standard orthotic manufacturing processes. The company accepts both small orders and bulk wholesale quantities, with state-of-the-art CAD and machining equipment enabling precision custom fabrication. MatPLUS positions itself as both a distributor and value-added manufacturer, reducing customer lead times, labor costs, storage burden, and material waste through made-to-order convenience.

Anatomical Concepts, Inc. is a US-based orthotic manufacturer founded 35 years ago, headquartered in Poland, Ohio. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes prefabricated and custom orthotic devices for upper and lower extremity conditions. Primary product lines include ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) in multiple articulating and non-articulating designs (APU, DDA, EV, TERRA, Tri-Planar, PRAFO, RAPO, RIBBY, PKA, Dual Action, Bariatric AFO), knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs including V-VAS custom designs), knee orthoses (KMO, Pentagon, custom V-VAS), and elbow orthoses (EMO, QUAD). The company offers both prefabricated and custom fabrication services, with pediatric and adult product lines. Applications include stroke rehabilitation, diabetes management, and knee pain management. Distribution is through medical professionals—orthotists, physical therapists, and physicians—rather than direct-to-patient sales. Manufacturing is US-based (marked with Made in USA branding). The company holds registered trademarks (APU, PENTAGON, PRAFO) and European Patent No. EP 0 931 525. Products are supplied with billing codes and warranty information; the company provides customer support, product catalogs, case studies, and clinical resources for healthcare professionals.

Forbes AAC (Forbes Rehab Services, Inc.), based in Mansfield, Ohio since 1987, is a specialized manufacturer of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and assistive technology solutions for individuals with speech and mobility disabilities. The company offers a comprehensive product line including iOS-based ProSlate Series and Windows-based WinSlate Series speech-generating devices, compatible with eye-tracking, switch access, and gyroscopic head mouse controls. Product offerings extend to language software applications (CoughDrop, CoreWord, Spark), mounting systems (APEX, XTNDR), environmental control systems, and custom keyguards. Forbes AAC serves healthcare facilities, rehabilitation centers, schools, and individual users nationally and internationally through a network of assistive technology representatives and distributors. The company provides complementary services including a Device Loan Library, clinical training, and educational resources including ASHA-accredited continuing education units for speech-language pathologists and assistive technology professionals.