For 45 years, Broda has been on a mission to bring exceptional comfort to individuals in long-term care and beyond. What began as a family business with a powerful vision has grown into an industry leader trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide. As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we reflect on our journey, our unwavering commitment to quality, dignity and the innovations that continue to define the Broda experience.
Our story started with a simple yet profound goal: to replace the stigma of cold, institutional seating with a warmer, more human approach. We believe that true clinical effectiveness is impossible without genuine comfort. This core principle has guided our evolution from creating basic wheelchairs to engineering some of the most advanced seating solutions available today.
The Evolution of Seating Excellence
Over the past four and a half decades, Broda has consistently pushed the boundaries of what mobility equipment can achieve. Our product lines have expanded to meet the complex needs of the people we serve, evolving from fundamental mobility aids to sophisticated clinical tools.
This journey of innovation includes significant advancements in:
- Tilt-in-Space Positioning: Our tilt and recline wheelchairs provide unparalleled pressure redistribution and postural support, enhancing health outcomes and user comfort.
- Complex Rehab Technology (CRT): We engineer HCPCS E1161 solutions for individuals with significant mobility impairments, offering customizable support for complex medical needs.
- Dynamic Seating: Broda wheelchairs with dynamic rocking or gliding are designed to absorb and accommodate the user’s movements while providing gentle, engaging activity that can reduce agitation or the urge to wander or “elope.”
- Safe Patient Transport: Our Traversa Transport Wheelchairs is the first wheelchair of its kind built especially for resident transportation. The Traversa is WC19-certified to ensure security and comfort during transit, reducing the physical and emotional stress of travel.
Through every product development, our focus remains on the person in the wheelchair. We are dedicated to creating equipment that promotes and preserves their quality of life.
The Heart of Broda: Comfort Tension Seating®
At the center of our legacy is a revolutionary technology born from our commitment to comfort: our proprietary Comfort Tension Seating® system. We recognized that even the most advanced medical equipment fails if it is too uncomfortable for a person to use. Traditional seating surfaces often lead to “bottoming out” or “hammocking,” creating painful pressure points and undermining clinical goals.
Our Comfort Tension Seating® system solves this problem. It works by suspending the user’s body across a series of soft, conforming straps that distribute pressure evenly. This unique design provides an immersive feeling of comfort that prevents the development of pressure injuries and allows for long-term sitting tolerance. It is a testament to our belief that comfort is not a luxury, it is a clinical necessity.
Built to Last, Guaranteed to Perform
When you choose Broda, you are investing in unmatched durability. Our wheelchairs are constructed with the highest quality materials, including 16-gauge, powder-coated tubular steel, to withstand the demands of any care environment. We build our products with care, ensuring they last for years of reliable service.
We stand behind our craftsmanship with an unbeatable 10-year frame warranty, among the best in the industry. This guarantee is our promise to you that Broda equipment is a trustworthy and lasting investment in resident care and facility operations. Our products are easy to clean and disinfect, featuring pristine surfaces that keep your residents healthy and your staff efficient.
A Trusted Partner for Caregivers
Broda is more than a manufacturer; we are a partner to the therapists, facility administrators, nurses, and support staff on the front lines of care. We understand the physical and emotional demands of caregiving, which is why our wheelchairs are engineered to reduce caregiver strain and improve safety for everyone.
Features like pneumatically-assisted tilt and recline allow for smooth, effortless repositioning. Many of our designs facilitate easy, no-lift lateral transfers, protecting caregivers from back injuries. By delivering unbeatable safety where it counts, Broda wheelchairs help reduce falls, pressure wounds, and other preventable injuries, creating a safer environment for residents and a more manageable workload for staff. The trust placed in us by healthcare professionals is a responsibility we hold in the highest regard.
Looking Forward to the Future of Comfort
As we celebrate 45 years of service, our hearts are full of gratitude. We are thankful for the trust of the individuals, families, and healthcare providers we serve. Your confidence in our products inspires us to keep innovating and pushing for better solutions.
The journey does not end here. Broda remains dedicated to pioneering the next generation of comfort, safety, and mobility. We look forward to continuing our mission, driven by the same passion and purpose that started it all: to provide comfort, dignity, and a better quality of life for all.
Celebrating 45 Years of Comfort & Innovation in Seating
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