04/30/2026
🧑🦼🦽 How Complex Rehab Technology differs from Standard DME 🦽🧑🦼
Every injured worker’s situation is unique. Just as every injury affects a person’s mobility and activities of daily living differently, the equipment needed to support that individual must also be carefully considered.
At MedSolutions, LLC, we take the time to complete thorough mobility evaluations to fully understand each injured worker’s functional limitations, environment, and mobility goals:
• In some cases, an individual’s needs can be appropriately addressed with standard durable medical equipment (DME). 🦽
• In other situations, the injury and resulting mobility challenges are more complex and require specialized solutions through Complex Rehab Technology (CRT). 🧑🦼
So what is the difference? 🤔
Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) refers to highly specialized medical equipment that is individually configured for people with significant mobility limitations or complex medical conditions.
These solutions typically involve detailed clinical evaluations and specialized configuration by an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP).
CRT often includes custom seating and positioning systems, specialized components, and advanced electronics designed to support long-term mobility, posture, and independence.
Examples of CRT equipment include custom manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs with advanced seating and positioning systems, tilt-in-space or standing wheelchairs, custom seating systems, and alternative drive controls. 🧑🦼
This type of equipment is often necessary for individuals with spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular conditions, severe orthopedic injuries, or other complex mobility impairments.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME), on the other hand, generally refers to standard medical equipment that is pre-manufactured and designed to meet the needs of a broad range of patients. 🦽
These products are typically off-the-shelf and require minimal customization. Common examples include walkers, canes, standard wheelchairs, basic mobility scooters, hospital beds, and bathroom safety equipment.
While both DME and CRT play an important role in supporting mobility, the key difference lies in the level of customization, clinical involvement, and complexity of the equipment required. 🧑🦼🆚🦽
Understanding these distinctions helps ensure that injured workers receive the equipment that best supports their mobility, safety, and independence.
To determine what equipment is right for you or your patient, reach out to us at (800) 346-1646 📞