Clinical Webinar: Latest Evidence on Falls + Breakthrough Mobility Innovation
Presented by HME in partnership with Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. — Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 12:00 – 12:45 pm ET
HME Home Medical Equipment Ltd. is pleased to invite you to a special clinician-focused webinar featuring an exceptional lineup of internationally recognized experts in aging, mobility science, and fall prevention.
HME is proud to partner with Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. to bring you a session designed to be evidence-based, clinically meaningful, and directly relevant to your practice.
Webinar details
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 12:45 pm ET
Where: Online — Microsoft Teams (join link sent by email after you register)
Agenda (45 minutes)
1. The Latest Evidence on Falls (20 minutes)
Presented by Dr. Edgar Vieira, Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Physical Therapy at Florida International University. Dr. Vieira is internationally recognized for his work in aging, mobility science, fall prevention, and functional independence, with 160+ peer-reviewed publications and 9,000+ citations. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. (Canadian connection: PhD earned in Canada, with 8 years spent here.)
He will be joined by Suling Duong, OT Reg. (ON), a clinician-educator with 20+ years of experience — and we’ll be sharing a special announcement about Suling during the webinar. Suling earned her OT degree at Dalhousie University.
Supporting the discussion is Dr. Gary McGillivary, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), Chief Medical Officer at Axtion Independence Mobility Inc., Professor Emeritus at Emory University, and a distinguished academic orthopaedic surgeon with 40+ years of experience. (Canadian connection: Dr. McGillivary completed medical school and orthopaedic residency at Dalhousie.)
2. Clinical Application: The RAYMEX® Lift (10 minutes)
Axtion Independence Mobility will connect the evidence to clinical practice, including functional independence, fall-related fear, caregiver strain, vertical mobility, and safe floor-level recovery. Early results from their Veterans Affairs Canada pilot study will also be shared.
3. Discussion + Q&A (15 minutes)
An open conversation with the clinical team, including an overview of the clinical collateral developed for therapists.
Register using the RSVP button on this page — it’s free.
This webinar will be recorded. Your registration details will be shared with HME Home Medical Equipment Ltd. and Axtion Independence Mobility Inc.