Menu

REHACARE is finally back!

Be there from 14-17 September 2022 and experience the world’s largest trade fair for rehabilitation and care with all important companies in the industry. We’re really looking forward to seeing you in Düsseldorf again – and in person!

  • International product show
  • Innovative solutions for all areas of life and every disability
  • Exciting forums and lectures
  • Sport, culture and entertainment

We look forward to welcoming experts, decision-makers, affected persons and relatives to the largest trade fair for rehabilitation and care. 

14 - 17 September 2022 in Düsseldorf

Buy ticket now

Companies & Products

Interactive floorplan

Our partner 2022

Licht Technology USA
Platinium (Hall 5 / J33)
Exhibitor Shanghai Bangbang Robotics Co., Ltd
Silver (Hall 5 / G18)
Photo: Man sprinting with his wheelchair over a half pipe ; Copyright: Messe-Düsseldorf wiese

Looking forward to REHACARE 2022

"After a 2-year break, we think it’s nice to meet and get to talk with our customers in person again. Electronic meetings are a good solution on the factual level but direct personal exchange is second to none. Not only that, we are also looking forward to meeting our international partners."

Gerit Bruns, Managing Partner of AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG

Photo: Man sprinting with his wheelchair over a half pipe ; Copyright: Messe-Düsseldorf wiese

Looking forward to REHACARE 2022

"With our EasyStand standing frames, XXL LEO heavy-duty wheelchairs and electric wheelchairs equipped with the COSEAT floating module we offer especially high-end assistive technology. These presuppose individual consulting and adaptation, which is only possible through personal exchange and not available 'off the shelf' or online. REHACARE offers people with disabilities the chance to not only gather theoretical information about the versatile options our products offer but to also try them out and experience their unique advantages in the truest sense of the word."

Klaus Gierse, Managing Director at Motion Solutions GmbH

Photo: Man sprinting with his wheelchair over a half pipe ; Copyright: Messe-Düsseldorf wiese

Looking forward to REHACARE 2022

"For our mobility solutions based in Hilden, Germany, REHACARE is a real 'home game'. This is an event where we are able to maintain existing contacts very well but make new ones as well. Personal exchange is key for our disabled car conversions because finding an optimal solution means considering personal requirements and wishes. This is why we are especially pleased to see REHACARE being held again this year."

Frank Rösner, Managing Director of KADOMO GmbH

Photo: Man sprinting with his wheelchair over a half pipe ; Copyright: Messe-Düsseldorf wiese

Looking forward to REHACARE 2022

"We are very pleased that REHACARE can take place in Düsseldorf again this year. Being a key information and communication platform for people with disabilities and chronic conditions as well as for that all-important exchange for those looking to self-help, cancelling the trade fair due to the pandemic was a serious loss. Because over these almost two years many things have also developed, especially in terms of the digitization of assistive technology supply and care, but also as regards self-help options. Great to know we can present our multitude of new projects live this year."

Dr. Martin Danner, Federal Manager of BAG SELBSTHILFE

Be part of our #rehacare community

 

therapy DÜSSELDORF complements the REHACARE

therapie DÜSSELDORF is a trade fair with congress for therapy and medical rehabilitation and will take place on 16 and 17 September 2022 parallel to REHACARE at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre in Hall 1. Please note that admission to therapie Düsseldorf is only permitted with a trade visitor pass.
Logo der therapie düsseldorf

Magazine: Year-round information portal on the topic of "Self-determined living"

The magazine on REHACARE.com provides you with interesting information 365 days a year on a wide range of topics relating to a self-determined life for people with disabilities, chronic diseases and care needs. Whether assistive devices or rehabilitation – stay up to date with us!
Photo: Tahina Andale smiling at the camera; Copyright: Tahina Andale
Tahina Andale – That's how she rolls
Whether it's a cane or a walker, walking aids can make a significant contribution to greater mobility and a more self-determined life. Tahina Andale has also made this experience. Why the path to this realization was not always easy and what else has helped her to cope better with her chronic illness, she tells us on REHACARE.com.
Read more
Photo: Alain Zanchetta smiling at the camera; Copyright: Alain Zanchetta
Alain Zanchetta – That's how he rolls
Alain Zanchetta is a fighter. He would have to overcome difficulties early on, but he has gained a lot of strength and confidence as a result. As a designer, he develops inclusive design products himself to help other people. At the same time, his job offers him the security and perspective he craves. At REHACARE.com he tells us how he rolls otherwise.
Read more
Photo: Bastian K. smiling at the camera; Copyright: Leben mit PEG
Bastian K. – That's how he rolls
Bastian K. is a summer person at heart. He enjoys spending time with family and friends. In doing so, the lack of accessibility often causes him more difficulties than the progressive muscle weakness he has been living with for many years. When he is not on the road, he writes about his "life with PEG" on his own blog. On REHACARE.com he tells us how he rolls otherwise.
Read more
Photo: Ann-Kathrin Ulbrich looking in the camera; Copyright: private
Ann-Kathrin Ulbrich – That's how she rolls
Ann-Kathrin Ulbrich was heavily pregnant when paralysis suddenly appeared in her right leg. As a mother of three, she was then suddenly dependent on a wheelchair. But she rose to the challenge and is proud of it. How she manages her everyday life, which aid is indispensable for this and how she rolls otherwise, she tells us on REHACARE.com.
Read more
Photo: Vanessa Lehnert looking in the camera; Copyright: private
Vanessa Lehnert – That's how she rolls
Vanessa Lehnert has been severely disabled since a traffic accident in her childhood. But even with her limitations, she is not dependent on help – and for that very reason often has to fight for acceptance. She would like to see more understanding in dealing with disabilities of all kinds. How else she rolls, she tells us on REHACARE.com.
Read more
Photo: A person wearing the Exopulse Mollii Suit hugs another person grinning broadly; Copyright: Ottobock
Spasticity Management: The New Exopulse Mollii Suit
Reduces spasticity, relieves pain, improves mobility: The Exopulse Mollii Suit is the world’s first neuromodulation suit that enables people with neurological conditions to enjoy a more active daily lifestyle. Daniel Hublitz knows how the suit works and who can benefit from it. He knows about the demands and requirements the new assistive medical device must meet.
Read more
Photo: an inclusive sailboat with a man in front and a woman behind. The woman is missing her arms and steers with her feet; Copyright: Andrea Francolini-www.afrancolini.com
Inclusion in water sports: "Disability is no longer an issue once you get in the boat"
What does inclusive sailing entail? Just ask Elke Paatz. She practically grew up on a sailboat and has become disabled as the result of a sports accident. Paatz is the contact person for inclusive (adaptive) sailing on behalf of the German Sailing Federation (German: Deutscher Segler Verband), DSV.
Read more
Photo: Bed with a weighted blanket, ontop of the blanket is a magazine Wei; Copyright: Ribcap
Ribcap: A weighted blanket to increase sleep and inclusion
A good night sleep contributes to a healthy life and a good mood. That is why equipment supporting and improving sleep quality is on the rise. Ribcap now developed a high-quality weighted blanket to increase not only sleep quality but also inclusion. The company targets an underrecognized group: people with different conditions that decrease their sleep quality.
Read more
Photo: A woman sitting infront of a Dot Pad, her hand touching the braille surface; Copyright: Dot Incorporation
People with vision impairments: The Dot Pad bridges the information gap
The new Dot Pad is not only smaller and lighter, but also much cheaper than conventional tactile displays – making them more affordable and accessible for people with vision impairments. Dot Inc makes the online world of images more accessible and aims to improve other areas as well. In our interview the Senior Manager Mergel Takam talks about the advantages and technology behind the Dot Pad.
Read more
Photo: A sled running on rails in a hall with a dummy sitting on it; Copyright: AMF-Bruns Forschungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
Research and development: crash tests ensure safe design standards
When it comes to mobility, safety requirements take top priority. To drive research and development in this specific area, the company newly founded a research and development company, which operates separately from the successful car conversion entity. Its competence center for mobile safety opened its doors in 2021 in Apen, Germany.
Read more
Photo: Woman sitting on a Mobili Kit from Benoit Systemes; Copyright: Benoit Systemes
Mobile, more mobile, Mobili Kit: For more mobility into the narrowest corner
When mobility declines, the step up to a wheelchair can be very costly, both emotionally and organizationally. Benoit Systemes has found a solution here: With the Mobili Kit, you can still make a U-turn in even the smallest hallway – and in your own favorite chair. Tanya Veraksa told us about the advantages of the Mobili Kit and the story behind Benoit Systemes.
Read more

TopNews
Photo: Hospital staff member assists patient lying in hospital bed in intensive care unit during leg training with THERA-Trainer "bemo"; Copyright: THERA-Trainer

THERA-Trainer: Early mobilization in intensive care

THERA-Trainer's awareness campaign "Early mobility matters" informs about the potential of early mobilization in intensive care. Early mobilization saves resources and demonstrably brings great benefits to patients.
Click here for the current TopNews

Topic of the Month

Photo: a young man tests an exoskeleton by descending a staircase during REHACARE. Several people are indistinct in the background; Copyright: Messe Düsseldorf, Constanze Tillmann

Exoskeletons for prevention and therapy

Exoskeletons are constantly evolving and are increasingly finding their way into prevention and therapy. In this month's Topic of the Month, we look at how they help protect people from physical harm at work and how they can be used in therapy!
Get to know more in our Topic of the Month!
Photo: Hospital staff member assists patient lying in hospital bed in intensive care unit during leg training with THERA-Trainer "bemo"; Copyright: THERA-Trainer
THERA-Trainer: Early mobilization in intensive care
The company THERA-Trainer launches broad awareness campaign "Early mobility matters" to inform about the potential of early mobilization in intensive care. Early mobilisation saves resources and demonstrably brings great benefits to patients. The campaign aims to raise awareness and provide practical solutions for implementation.
Read more
Image: Man blows air into a hose. This is connected to the prosthetic hand in front of him on the table; Copyright: Mobility India
Breath-driven concept set to transform access to hand prosthetics
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new prosthetic hand powered and controlled by the user's breathing. The new air-powered hand provides a lightweight, low-maintenance and easy-to-use body-powered prosthetic option particularly well suited for children and those in low and middle-income countries.
Read more
Image: A ginger and white Joy For All companion cat; Copyright: Joy for All Companion Pets/ Ageless Innovation
Using robotic pets in memory care
The University of Utah has developed a protocol for using robotic animals with older adults with dementia. Research has already held several sessions with people with cognitive impairment and found that the robotic animals do have an effect. With the introduction of Ageless Innovation's Joy For All Companion pets in 2015, widespread use of robotic pets as therapy "animals" seemed within reach.
Read more
Image: Man sitting in power wheelchair talking to a woman (right) in wheelchair and a man (left) sitting on a red stool; Copyright: Andi Weiland | Gesellschaftsbilder.de
nTIDE June 2022 Jobs Report: Employment reaches all-time high for people with disabilities
According to the National Trends in Disability Employment – Monthly Update (nTIDE), issued by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability the employment rate and labor force participation for people with disabilities increased. This may be due to the need for individuals and families to earn additional income due to rising prices.
Read more
Photo: Researchers Klaus Gerwert (left) sitting on a table and Léon Beyer (right) sitting on a chair outside. Both smile at the camera; Copyright: RUB, Marquard
Early Alzheimer's detection up to 17 years in advance
A team of researchers has developed an immuno-infrared sensor that can detect signs of Alzheimer's disease in the blood up to 17 years before the first clinical symptoms appear. The aim of the simple blood test is to determine the risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia later, even before the toxic plaques can form in the brain.
Read more
Image: The ZIPPIE Mini (left) and the QUICKIE Nitrum Hybrid & Active Rigid (right) both in front of the symbol of a star; Text: Mobility product award 2022; Copyright: Sunrise Medical
QUICKIE and ZIPPIE are Mobility Product Award 2022 Winners
The QUICKIE Nitrum Hybrid & Actice Rigid lightweight wheelchair and ZIPPIE Q300 M Mini have won Mobility Product Awards 2022. The Mobility Product Award program honors outstanding product and technology developments by manufacturers of complex rehab technology and mobility/accessibility products.
Read more
Photo: View of an upper body and a right arm to which the wearable textile exomuscle is attached; Copyright: ETH Zurich / Florian Haufe
ETH Zurich develops wearable exomuscle
A wearable exomuscle made of textile has been developed at ETH Zurich to give people with limited mobility more strength and endurance in the upper body. The first prototype was tested in a promising study. Now the product will be further tested and improved in order to successfully bring it to the market.
Read more
Photo: Dr. Sandroff monitors a research participant in the Exercise Neurorehabilitation Research Laboratory at Kessler Foundation; Copyright: Kessler Foundation/Jody Banks
Multiple sclerosis management: Scientists advocate for further research on exercise training
A Kessler Foundation team found out that a rigorous design of randomized controlled trials provided evidence of the neuroprotective effects of exercise training in people with multiple sclerosis.
Read more
Photo: Lukas Gloßner smiling next to his new ReWalk Personal exoskeleton; Copyright: ReWalk Robotics GmbH
100th ReWalk Exoskeleton Supplied in Germany
ReWalk Robotics announces the 100th placement in Germany with an exoskeleton. The 100th insured in Germany is Lukas Gloßner, who is happy about his ReWalk exoskeleton.
Read more
Photo: Two eldery people are moving to the sounds of the THERA-music app. Two caretakers accompany them; Copyright: THERA-Trainer
Rehabilitation through music: THERA-music app supports movement therapy
The medical technology company THERA-Trainer and the Max Planck spin-off JYMMiN have developed the app THERA-music to promote motor learning processes in age-related diseases.
Read more
Image: National Centre for Neuro-Robotics and Cybernics with seven round large buildings; Copyright: CYBERDYNE
Construction planned: Centre for Neuro-Robotics and Cybernics
CYBERDYNE Inc and the Social Security Organization (SOCSO) broke ground on the National Neuro-Robotic and Cybernics Centre, one of the largest medical complexes in Southeast Asia. It will be built in the in Bandar Meru Raya and is designed to provide comprehensive treatment to 700 patients.
Read more
Photo: Man sitting in a wheelchair to which the Empulse StreetJet traction device is attached. In the background: a mountain landscape; Copyright: Sunrise Medical
Ready to go in a flash: the new Empulse StreetJet traction device
The new Empulse StreetJet traction device from Sunrise Medical features a patented "One Touch" docking mechanism, various pneumatic tire options and other advanced solutions to promote effortless progress for wheelchair users.
Read more
Photo: Music Hits is projected onto a wooden table. Three people are playing the game; Copyright: Tover
Tover's new music game gets people with dementia moving
When today's elderly people were young, they listened to the hits from the fifties and sixties. That is why Tover is now launching their newest game "Music Hits". Marije, game developer at Tover, says: "Music is a very powerful tool for elderly people with dementia."
Read more
Photo: A small child sits on the floor and plays with a building block train; Copyright: University of Helsinki
A smart jumpsuit tracks infants' motor development
New wearable technology creates new possibilities for assessing the neurological development of young children. Early motor assessment is essential for supporting the early detection of neurodevelopmental problems and their therapeutic interventions.
Read more
Photo: A woman got up from her wheelchair and now walks with a crutch and leg orthoses; Copyright: Ottobock
Ottobock presents NeuroMobility solutions at REHACARE 2022
The integrated treatment approach: This year, Ottobock comes to the fair with new, holistic approaches and technologies. Freedom of movement, quality of life and independence are the focus.
Read more
Photo: A woman is riding her PINO CARGO down a street. A Porter Bag is attached at the front of the bike, in the lower bicycle rack there is a beverage crate; Copyright: HASE BIKES
PINO CARGO: The new tandem bike suitable for various needs
The PINO CARGO from HASE BIKES shows how easy it can be to live without a car. It offers exceptionally good cycling mobility for couples and young families. With its reclining seat in the front, adults as well as children can be seated comfortably. At the same time, the lower porter rack allows for transportation of heavier things.
Read more
Photo: Dr. Carly Wender supervises a research participant in a VR exercise training study at Kessler Foundation; Copyright: Kessler Foundation/Jody Banks
Multiple Sclerosis: Virtual reality may effectively support traditional rehabilitation
By increasing sensory input and promoting multisensory processing, virtual reality may increase the effectiveness of traditional cognitive rehabilitation and exercise training in individuals with MS, according to Kessler Foundation researchers.
Read more
Photo: Engineering professor Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal has developed a portable robot for stroke rehabilitation; Copyright: University of Houston
Next-gen stroke rehab: Robot at home
Exoskeleton controlled by brain, developed at University of Houston, now in clinical trials.
Read more
Photo: The PARAVAN PR30/II in the tilt angle to the rear; Copyright: PARAVAN GmbH
The PARAVAN PR 30 gets an update
There is a new model of the PARAVAN wheelchair all-rounder, the PARAVAN PR 30/II, which is equipped with numerous additional medical functions. In addition, the PARAVAN PR 30/II can be individually adapted to the respective symptoms.
Read more
Photo: Autism assistance dog Winter lays on the child James King; Copyright: University of South Australia
Autism assistance dogs open up a new world for kids
A new Australian study examined the effects of an autism assistance dog on children and their parents. Presence of therapy dog for autistic children gives families the confidence to venture further afield, to many more places, and to better cope with sensory challenges.
Read more

Wheelchair trends 2021 – try and train for more mobility

The right wheelchair is worth its weight in gold. Today, wheelchair users not only have access to suitable shapes and functions but can also make individual design choices. At least as important, however, is the practiced use of the aid. Medical supply stores and mobility training courses can help with all of this – for example, at the rahm Center for Health.
Watch more videos in our MediaCenter
Photo: Wheelchair Basketball player during warm-up before a game; Copyright: Andi Weiland | Gesellschaftsbilder.de
Parasports in the time of Coronavirus – restart and reset on hold
To overcome the challenges resulting from the pandemic, sports clubs and associations had to get creative. Reinhard Schneider, Chairman of the Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association of North Rhine-Westphalia e. V., knows about the future challenges disability sports face due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on sports associations.
Read more
Photo: A girl using the PR 35 S wheelchair; Copyright: PARAVAN
Height-adjustable, versatile and adaptive – wheelchairs for kids
A wheelchair should fit your needs and support your life wherever it may take you. In theory, you can find the perfect model from many available options. But for one group of people, the choices are more limited – children. Meanwhile, they are the ones in dire need of assistive technology that helps them play with their friends and fosters their independence.
Read more
Photo: Employee with crutches in the entrance area of the company headquarters/office building; Copyright: Andi Weiland | Boehringer Ingelheim, Gesellschaftsbilder.de
Labor force participation of people with disabilities in the time of Coronavirus – opportunities and stumbling blocks
Not many of us are lucky enough to find our dream job and stay in it until the day we retire. Sometimes this might be due to health and medical reasons, which could necessitate occupational rehabilitation. If people have a severe disability, Germany’s Federal Integration Offices, or Inclusion Offices along with the pension insurance providers are the responsible authorities.
Read more
Photo: Elderly man with his rolling walker outdoors; Copyright: TOPRO GmbH
Rollators: lightweight mobility aids with style
They used to have an image problem. But now, rollators or walkers, are anything but boring or stuffy. For many, they are treasured state-of-the-art companions for everyday life and a way to express their personality.
Read more
Photo: two people on ski: one is sitting in the front, the second person is standing in the back, steering the ski; Copyright: Tessier SARL
The right assistive technology promotes active sports participation
Whether it’s activities in the water, snow or at home – exercise is a great way to boost your health and feel better. A wide range of assistive technology also makes this an option for people with physical disabilities or mild dementia. Some of these tools allow users to enjoy sports in spectacular, beautiful backdrops – in both winter and summer.
Read more
Photo: a man with brown hair a beard – Lionel Messi – smiles and holds a small OrCam towards the camera; Copyright: OrCam
Lionel Messi and OrCam: Enhancing self-determination in the lives of people with visual impairments
Off the soccer field, professional footballer Lionel Messi is known for his commercials for Pepsi, Lay's or Dolce & Gabbana. Now he has also become the brand ambassador for OrCam MyEye and shines a bright light on this unique assistive technology. Why did the two decide to form this rather unusual partnership?
Read more
Photo collage: The turkish wheelchair basketball players Cem Gezinci, Ozgur Gurbulak and the tennis player Ugur Altinel; Copyright: ExtraWheelchairs
Crisis-proof: moso navigates confidently through the coronavirus pandemic
Years of business expertise, in-house production, and new personnel competency – the Motion Solutions GmbH is well-positioned to withstand the challenges brought by the coronavirus pandemic and continues to offer its customers the best service. CEO Gierse discusses the role products like the COSEAT and EasyStand play in this setting and reveals the expectations the moso team has for the future.
Read more
Photo: Woman in power wheelchair X8 in the mountains, in the background the mountain panorama of the Zugspitze; Copyright: Sunrise Medical
Accessible hiking in the mountains: The X8 off-road power wheelchair takes users to the top
From the valley to the hut in a wheelchair – and no shuttle bus or mountain railway required. Wheelchair manufacturer Sunrise Medical teamed up with various partners as part of a joint initiative to turn this idea into a reality.
Read more
Photo: Parents together jogging with her daughter sitting in the Joëlette Kid; Copyright: Joëlette And Co by Ferriol-Matrat
Joëlette Kid makes outdoor experiences more accessible
Going on new adventures with the whole family is fun for everybody. At least, if the necessary assistive devices meet the needs of their users. So does Joëlette Kid – the new all-terrain chair by Ferriol-Matrat. In an interview with REHACARE.com, Alison-Lore Bourget told us about the special features and how especially the children react to their new possibilities.
Read more
Photo: The ACCEL QUAD system by Sojadis; Copyright: Sojadis Equipement
Mobility: Small hand control systems with a big effect
Simple, ergonomic, reliable – the multifunctional handles, ACCEL BIKE and ACCEL QUAD, enable improved participation in a mobile and self-determined life. What the two solutions have in common and yet differ, Pierre Gouraud, International Sales of Sojadis Equipement, reveals in an interview with REHACARE.com.
Read more
Photo collage: The turkish wheelchair basketball players Cem Gezinci, Ozgur Gurbulak and the tennis player Ugur Altinel; Copyright: ExtraWheelchairs
EXTRA: Made to measure sports wheelchair for a better performance
Solid and adapted – this is how auxiliary means for competitive sports such as wheelchair basketball should be. That's why EXTRA wheelchairs from Turkey offers made to measure sports wheelchairs to professional sports people. REHACARE.com talked to Demirhan Serefhan, Managing Director of EXTRA, about the importance of customization and valuable feedback directly from the basketball court.
Read more
Photo: Thumbnail for photo gallery: "A safe island for siblings"
Photo gallery: A safe island for siblings
Since May 2020, the sibling support of the Angelika Reichelt Kinder- und Jugendhospizes Joshuas Engelreich (English: Angelika Reichelt Children and Youth Hospice) has been taking place in the newly created so called Geschwisterinsel (English: Sibling Island). You can gain a small insight in our photo gallery.
Read more

Newsletter
Photo: Envelope Newsletter; Copyright: panthermedia.net/Alberto Masnovo
Stay up to date: Subscribe to our newsletter here!

MEDICAlliance
Logo MEDICAlliance; Copyright: Messe Düsseldorf
"Health and Medical Technologies" - MEDICAlliance – Trade fairs worldwide