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Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. 1111 N Fairfax St Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 800/999-APTA, ext 3395 Fax: 703/706-3396 svcctr@apta.org www.apta.org The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) offers a wide range of publications, educational materials, diagnostic instruments, and practice management services for member and nonmember physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, instructors, students, and patients. Phone, fax, or e-mail APTA for a copy of our latest resource catalog, and be sure to see our new catalog supplement and ads on pages 1, 30, 43, 44-46, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 92, 109, 111, and 112 of this Buyer's Guide. Americorp Financial LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. 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See Rehabilitation medicine. & Rehab Institute Inc 13297 Temple Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33412 866/902-ATRI 561/422-1974 Fax: 561/828-8150 atri@atri.org www.atri.org Aravon 20 Guest St Boston, MA 01235 866/627-2866 Fax: 877/329-2668 www.aravonshoes.com See our ad on page 15. Ari-Med Pharmaceuticals 1615 W University Dr, Ste 135 Tempe, AZ 85281 800/527-4923 480/966-9802 Fax: 480/966-9806 arimed@qwest.net Arjo Inc 50 N Gary Ave Roselle Roselle (rōzĕl`), borough (1990 pop. 20,314), Union co., NE N.J.; set off from Linden 1890 and inc. 1894. Chiefly residential, the borough has some industry. , IL 60172 800/323-1245 630/307-6112 Fax: 888/594-2756 amy.mccaw@arjousa.com www.aria.com Arjo offers a complete line of hydrotherapy hydrotherapy, use of water in the treatment of illness or injury. Although the medicinal and hygienic value of water was recognized by the early Greeks, hydrotherapy attained its widest use in the 18th and 19th cent. and lift/transfer systems and accompanying liquid products for acute care, rehab, and aquatic facilities. Armstrong Medical Industries Inc 575 Knightsbridge Pkwy Lincolnshire, IL 60069-0700 800/323-4220 847/913-0101 Fax: 847/913-0138 csr@armstrongmedical.com www.armstrongmedical.com Atlantic Footcare 761 Great Rd North Smithfield, RI 02896 866/765-8600 401/765-8600 Fax: 401/766-5327 info@atlanticfootcare.com www.prothotics.com Axelgaard Manufacturing Co Ltd 1667 S Mission Rd Fallbrook, CA 92028-4115 888/811-7257 760/723-7554 Fax: 760/723-2356 info@axelgaard.com www.axelgaard.com BabyHugger[R] (Trennaventions Inc) 113 Ridgeview Pk Derry, PA 15627 888/770-0044 724/694-0711 Fax: 724/694-5081 info@babyhugger.com www.babyhugger.com BabyHugger[R] gives relief in pregnancy from backache back·ache n. Discomfort or a pain in the region of the back or spine. , hip and leg pain, varicose veins Varicose Veins Definition Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, elongated superficial veins that are usually seen in the legs. Description , urinary frequency, edema edema (ĭdē`mə), abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues or in the body cavities causing swelling or distention of the affected parts. , and preterm preterm /pre·term/ (-term´) before completion of the full term; said of pregnancy or of an infant. pre·term adj. contractions. Superlift adds more lift for moms of multiples. Lil'Lift is a simple mini-lift. Lil'Lifts offer lumbar/SI compression. 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From bolsters to hi-low tables, electric parallel bars parallel bars Event in men's gymnastics in which a pair of wooden bars supported horizontally above the floor at the same height is used to perform acrobatic feats. Competitors combine swings and vaults with stationary positions requiring strength and balance, though swings , and everything in between, look to us for all your needs. Balance Systems Inc 627 SW 14th St Redmond, OR 97756 888/274-5444 541/504-1608 Fax: 541/504-1637 ergo@flextend.com www.repetitive-strain.com or www.flextend.com Balanced Body Pilates 8220 Ferguson Ave Sacramento, CA 95828 800/745-2837 916/388-2838 Fax: 916/379-9277 info@pilates.com www.pilates.com Since 1976, Balanced Body has collaborate, with leading Pilates rehabilitation specialists to design and build Pilates equipment specifically for rehabilitation. The result is a complete line of Pilates equipment that offers extraordinary versatility, performance and lasting value. Balanced Body Pilates equipment is used by hospitals, clinics, and private practitioners worldwide. Call for a free 32-page catalog of equipment and videos, or visit www.pilates.com. Ball Dynamics International Inc 14215 Mead St Longmont, CO 80504 800/752-2255 970/535-9090 Fax: 877/223-2962 orders@balldynamics.com www.balldynamics.com Battle Creek Battle Creek, city (1990 pop. 53,540), Calhoun co., S Mich., at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers; settled 1831, inc. as a city 1859. It is an agricultural trade center known for its cereals. Equipment Co 307 W Jackson St Battle Creek, MI 49017-2385 800/253-0854 269/962-6181 Fax: 800/262-8058 bcec@prodigy.net Bauerfeind USA Inc 55 Chastain Rd, Ste 112 Kennesaw, GA 30144 800/423-3405 720/429-8380 Fax: 770/429-8477 www.bauerfeindusa.com Beacon Financial Services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. 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Used at nursing and rehabilitation centers as an enabling device within restraint reduction and Fall prevention programs, and in client homes throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Brown Medical Industries 1300 Lundberg Dr W Spirit Lake, IA 51360 800/843-4395 712/336-4395 Fax: 712/336-2874 info@brownmed.com www.brownmed.com BTE Technologies 7455L New Ridge Rd Hanover, MD 21076 800/331-8845 410/850-0333 Fax: 410/850-5244 info@btetech.com www.btetech.com BTL BTL Between the Lines BTL Battle BTL Bottle BTL Buy To Let BTL Below The Line (advertising) BTL Biomass-to-Liquids BTL Bubba the Love Sponge BTL Between the Lions (PBS children's TV show) Medical Technologies V Ladronky 40, Prague 6 Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic, Czech Česká Republika (2005 est. pop. 10,241,000), republic, 29,677 sq mi (78,864 sq km), central Europe. 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[Latin ambul , creating a functional total body exercise. Improve overall muscle tone, body composition, balance, and cardiovascular fitness cardiovascular fitness Fitness A benchmark of a subject's cardiovascular and respiratory 'reserve', assessed by exercise testing; improved CF ↓ risk of acute MI. See Aerobic exercise, Exercise, MET, Thallium stress test, Vigorous exercise. Cf Anaerobic exercise. . Unweight un·weight tr.v. un·weight·ed, un·weight·ing, un·weights To reduce the pressure on (a ski) by shifting one's weight in order to execute a turn. lower joints. Ambulatory aid for obese and post-surgical patients. 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HPSO, along with Nurses Service Organization, provides over 800,000 individual health care providers as well as corporations throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. with professional liability insurance and risk management information. HPSO is the only professional liability insurance provider to earn the endorsement of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). See our insert after page 32. 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Elyria is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Lorain CountyGR6. , is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. The company has 5,300 associates and markets its products in 80 countries around the world. For more information about the company and its products, visit Invacare's Web site at www.invacare.com. 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Medical Science Products Inc 517 Elmridge Ave, PO Box 381 Canal Fulton, OH 44614-0381 800/456-1971 330/854-4060 Fax: 330/854-1953 gsmith@medsciencepro.com www.medsciencepro.com MediFlow Inc 11-130 Konrad Cr Markham, Ontario Markham (2006 Population 261,573[0]) is located in York Region, directly north of Toronto, and is part of Toronto's CMA. It is larger than many Canadian cities. Despite its qualifications regarding population, it has not had the title of city conferred upon it by the , Canada L3R 0G5 800/308-3069 905/470-7072 Fax: 905/470-7133 info@mediflow.com www.mediflow.com MediServe Information Systems Inc 3225 S Hardy Dr, Ste 101 Tempe, AZ 85282-3329 800/279-8456 480/831-7800 Fax: 480/831-8880 medimail@mediserve.com www.mediserve.com Mediuse Inc PO Box 61824 Boulder City Boulder City, residential city (1990 pop. 12,567), S Nev., just W of Hoover Dam near Lake Mead; inc. 1959. 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It was amalgamated into the City of Montreal, Quebec, Canada on January 1, 2002. Located along the Rivière des Prairies, it is part of the borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro. , Canada H9J 3N5 514/620-3909 Fax: 514/696-5082 nesa@total.net www.physiotecsoftware.com NeuMed Inc 1590 Reed Rd, Ste 102B Pennington, NJ 08534 800/367-1238 609/896-3444 Fax: 609/896-2798 info@neumedinc.com www.neumedinc.com NeuroCom International Inc 9570 SE Lawnfield Rd Clackamas, OR 97015 800/767-6744 503/653-2144 Fax: 503/653-1991 lorihill@onbalance.com www.onbalance.com See our ad on page 55. New Life Systems 2853 Hedberg Dr Minnetonka, MN 55305 800/852-3082 952/546-4100 Fax: 888/717-7701 info@newlifesystems.com www.newlifesystems.com Noraxon USA Inc 13430 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 104 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 800/364-8985 480/443-3413 Fax: 480/443-4327 info@noraxon.com www.noraxon.com Providing the highest quality products, Noraxon offers quick and easy to use surface electromyography electromyography Process of graphically recording the electrical activity of muscle, which normally generates an electric current only when contracting or when its nerve is stimulated. (EMG EMG abbr. electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) A diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of muscles. ) equipment, electrodes, and data acquisition/analysis software to assist with muscle function evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and documentation. For further information, visit www.noraxon.com. North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT NAIOMT North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy ) 1574 Coburg Rd, #129 Eugene, OR 97401 800/706-5550 Fax: 541/349-1172 information@naiomt.com www.naiomt.com NAIOMT offers the highest quality education in manual therapy by provoking continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). courses, manual therapy certifications, a clinical fellowship program, and supervised clinical placements. See our Web site for information and course schedules, or call 800/706-5550. North Coast Medical Inc 18305 Suffer Blvd Morgan Hill, CA 95037 800/821-9319 408/776-5000 Fax: 877/213-9300 custserv@ncmedical.com www.ncmedical.com See our ad on Cover 3. NOTES Express 616 W Platt St Maquoketa, IA 52060 800/999-7861 563/652-4364 Fax: 563/652-6818 NOVA Information Systems Nova Information Systems is a major US processor of credit card transactions and a subsidary of Us Bancorp. NOVA and its european division euroConex boast an expanding global reach that delivers merchant processing in more than 30 countries and supports the payment needs of more Inc 7300 Chapman Hwy Knoxville, TN 37920 888/545-2207 800/725-1243, ext 8519 Fax: 865/577-1170 barbara.martin@novainfo.com www.novainfo.com Novel Electronics Inc 964 Grand Ave St Paul, MN 55105 651/221-0505 Fax: 651/221-0404 novelinc@novel.de www.novel.de NSCA NSCA National Systems Contractors Association NSCA National Strength & Conditioning Association NSCA National Society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection (UK) NSCA National Street Car Association NSCA Nebraska Sprint Car Association Certification Commission 3333 Landmark Cir Lincoln, NE 68504 888/746-2378 402/476-6669 Fax: 402/476-7141 commission@nsca-cc.org www.nsca-cc.org See our ad on page 25. NuStep Inc 5111 Venture Dr, Ste 1 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 800/322-2209 734/769-3939 Fax: 734/769-8180 sales@nustep.com www.nustep.com NuStep Inc is reshaping the world of rehabilitation and recovery with the NuStep TRS See traffic engineering methods. TRS - term rewriting system 4000 Recumbent recumbent /re·cum·bent/ (re-kum´bent) lying down. re·cum·bent adj. Lying down, especially in a position of comfort; reclining. Cross-trainer. Its smooth, full range of motion offers an effective simultaneous low-impact upper and lower body exercise modality. Oakworks Inc PO Box 238 Shrewsbury, PA 17349 800/558-8850 717/235-6807 Fax: 877/562-4787 jdixon@oakworks.com www.oakworks.net OPTP OPTP Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products OPTP Operability and Performance Test Plan OPTP Option Php PO Box 47009 Minneapolis, MN 55447-0009 800/367-7393 763/553-0452 Fax: 763/553-9355 customerservice@optp.com www.optp.com See our ad on page 11. Orthamerica Products Inc 6333 N Orange Blssom Tr Orlando, FL 32810 800/446-6770 407/290-6592 Fax: 407/290-2419 custserv@orthomerica.com www.orthomerica.com Orthopedic Pharmaceuticals Inc 5420 Bay Center Dr, Ste 100 Tampa, FL 33609 866/456-4687 813/676-0420 info@orthogel.com www.orthogel.com Ossur 27412 Aliso Viejo Pkwy Aliso Viego, CA 92656 800/233-6263 Fax: 800/831-3160 www.ossur.com Otto Bock Otto Bock is a German prosthetics company situated in Duderstadt. It was founded in 1919 by its namesake prosthetist, Otto Bock. It was created in response to the large number of injured veterans from World War I. Health Care 2 Carlson Pkwy N, Ste 100 Minneapolis, MN 55447-4467 800/328-4058 763/553-9464 Fax: 800/655-4963 customerservice.usa@ottobock.com www.ottobockus.com Pacific Coast Seminars PO Box 368 Forest Knolls, CA 94933 800/757-3773 415/488-9070 Fax: 415/488-9070 ldo@pcseminars.com www.pcseminars.com Parker Laboratories Inc 286 Eldridge Rd Fairfield, NJ 07004 800/631-8888 973/276-9500 Fax: 973/276-9510 parker@parkerlabs.com www.parkerlabs.com Parker Laboratories, Inc, is the world's leading manufacturer of medical ultrasound and electromedical contact media, including gels, solid gels, lotions, and pads. Some products for the physical therapist include Aquasonic[R] 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel, Polysonic[R] Ultrasound Lotions, Transeptic[R] Cleansing Solution and Thermasonic[R] Gel Warmer, a three-bottle warmer. See our ad on Cover 4. PDSSolutions 2328 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, #107 Cape Coral Cape Coral, city (1990 pop. 74,991), Lee co., SW coastal Fla., located on an estuary of the Caloosahatchee River; inc. 1970. It is mostly a residential city that has grown rapidly along with the southern Florida area. , FL 33990 800/656-6586 239/574-8432 Fax: 239/574-8459 info@pdssolutions.com www.pdssolutions.com PDSSolutions offers scheduling and documentation software designed by PTs for PTs. It streamlines the scheduling process, increases reimbursement, reduces overhead, tracks referrals, and is network capable for unlimited users and clinics. If used in tandem Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem" tandem , the system produces management reports that include tracking missing notes. Never miss a charge again! It also includes more than 100 treatment guidelines using the best demonstrated practices for each diagnosis. Contact us at info@PDSSolutions.com. Peak Pilates 4865 Riverbend Rd, Ste 200 Boulder, CO 80301 800/925-3674 303/998-1531 Fax: 303/473-9142 info@peakpilates.com www.peakpilates.com Performance Health Technologies The Core TX: 5 6654 Gunpark Drive, Second Floor Boulder, CO 80301 800/722-4749 303/527-0600 Fax: 303/527-1661 info@coretxsolutions.com www.coretxsolutions.com See our ad on page 31. Performing Arts Physical Therapy 2121 Broadway, Ste 203 New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , NY 10023 888/ARTSCARE 212/769-1423 Fax: 212/579-2404 artscare@aol.com www.pilates-studio.com PhysiaCom LLC 10155 High Point Ln, Ste 101 Sandy, UT 84092 888/810-0100 801/572-2030 Fax: 801/572-2040 walt@imageworkscommunications.com Physical Therapy Provider Network (PTPN PTPN Physical Therapy Provider Network PTPN Protein-Tyrosine Phosphatase, Nonreceptor-Type PTPN Preemptive Time Petri Net ) 26635 W Agoura Rd, Ste 250 Calabasas, CA 91302 800/766-PTPN 818/883-7876 Fax: 818/737-0260 www.ptpn.com PTPN is the nation's first and largest network of independent physical, occupational, and speech therapists. PTPN's goal is to maximize the independent therapists profitable and effective participation in healthcare. Visit us at www.ptpn.com. PhysioMed Elektramedizen in North America 401 Lakeview Dr Farmervilla, LA 71241 318/368-7266 Fax: 501/325-6683 physiomd@bayou.com PhysioTools Ltd 530 Water St, Ste 94607 Bay Area World Trade Center Oakland, CA 94607 888/449-2338 Fax: 877/300-6685 info@physiotools.com www.toolsrg.com PI Professional Therapy Products PO Box 1067 Athens, TN 37371-1067 888/818-9632 423/744-8000 Fax: 800/842-4156 abruce@pi-inc.com www.pi-ptp.com Pilates Inc 2121 Broadway, Ste 201 New York City, NY 10023-1786 800/4-PILATES 888/4-PILATES Fax: 212/579-2404 mrpilates@aol.com www.pilates-studio.com Pilates Style PO Box 1926 Marion, OH 43306 800/646-4856 www.pilatesstyle.com Pip Squeakers Baby and Toddler Shoes 11 Myrtle Ave Lebanon, NJ 08833 866/722-4535 908/236-4104 Fax: 908/236-4104 pipsqueakers@earthlink.net www.pipsqueakers.com Planet LLC 1212 Fourier Dr Madison, WI 53717 800/338-2010 608/827-5555 Fax: 608/827-5050 planet@orbitec.com www.planet-llc.com Plum Enterprises Inc 500 Freedom View Ln, PO Box 85 Valley Forge Valley Forge, on the Schuylkill River, SE Pa., NW of Philadelphia. There, during the American Revolution, the main camp of the Continental Army was established (Dec., 1777–June, 1778) under the command of Gen. George Washington. , PA 19481-0085 800/321-PLUM 610/783-7377 Fax: 610/783-7577 info@plument.com www.plument.com Exquisite, ergonomic Protective Wear[TM], constructed for safety, designed for comfort, style, and compliance. Custom-fitting ProtectaCap[R], dual-protective core ProrectaCap+Plus[R] and award-winning ProtectaHip[R] provide freedom with safety for all ages. Visit us at www.plument.com. Pneumex Inc 3115 N Boyer Ave Sandpoint, ID 83864-8499 800/447-5792 208/265-4105 Fax: 208/265-9651 pneumex@pneumex.com www.pneumex.com Polestar Polestar: see Polaris. Pilates Education 12380 SW 82nd Ave Miami, FL 33156 800/387-3651 305/666-0037 Fax: 305/666-1808 info@polastarpilates.com www.polestarpilates.com Power Systems Inc PO Box 31709 Knoxville, TN 37930 800/321-6975 865/769-8223 Fax: 865/769-8211 fitness@power-systems.com www.power-systems.com Power-Web International 835 Southeast Ave, Ste #3 Tallmadge, OH 44278 888/823-0310 330/630-5090 Fax: 330/630-5091 golfmansct@aol.com www.pwrwebintl.com PowerNet Global 3411 Lander Rd Raleigh, NC 27609 866/216-0310 wr@longleaf.biz www.apta.org PowerNet Global gives APTA members access to a full range of residential and commercial communications services at reasonable rates, including domestic and international long distance service, calling cards, and toll-free services. To find out more, visit www.apta.org. PracticeSource 11350 McCormick Rd, Plaza One Hunt Valley, MD 21031 866/722-2843 www.practicesource.net See our ad on page 38. Preferred Therapy Providers Inc 19820 N 7 St, Ste 250 Phoenix, AZ 85024 800/664-5240 623/869-9101 Fax: 623/869-9102 preferred@preferredtherapy.com www.preferradtherapy.com PrePak Products Inc 4055 Oceanside Blvd, Ste L Oceanside, CA 92056-5821 800/544-7257 760/643-0390, ext 287 Fax: 760/643-0391 sales@prepakproducts.com www.prepakproducts.com PrePak Products manufactures exercise equipment for use in the gym, clinic, and home setting. It also offers the Web-Slide Exercise Rail System for regular users of resistance tubing/bands and pulleys. PrePak also supplies therapeutic massage creams. See our ad on page 36. The Pressure Positive Co 128 Oberholtzer Rd Gilbertsville, PA 19525 800/603-5107 610/754-6204 Fax: 610/754-6327 rfgladieux@pressurepositive.com www.backtools.com Prevention Plus Inc 5775 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 700 Minneapolis, MN 55416 800/887-2282 952/546-7549 Fax: 952/546-7549 melnik@preventionplusinc.com www.preventionplusinc.com Prime Engineering 4202 W Sierra Madre Sierra Madre, city, United States Sierra Madre (sēĕr`ə mä`drā), residential city (1990 pop. 10,762), Los Angeles co., S Calif., at the foot of Mt. Wilson; inc. 1907. There is some light manufacturing. Ave Fresno, CA 93722 800/827-8263 559/276-0991 Fax: 800/800-3355 info@primeengineering.com www@primeengineering.com Prime Engineering is a leading manufacturer of adult and pediatric standing devices and transfer equipment. Prime's products include the Granstand III Modular Standing System, Superstand, and Superstand Youth pediatric stander, and the CindyLift Transfer Device. Private Practice Section, APTA 1055 N Fairfax St, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22314 800/517-1167 703/299-2410 Fax: 703/299-2411 info@ppsapta.org www.ppsapta.org Private Practice Section fosters business development for physical therapy private practices through webcasts, business planning for the private practice physical therapist, annual conference, publications, and its government relations grassroots program, including the CAP3. See our ad on page 61. Procter & Gamble One Procter and Gamble Pl Cincinnati, OH 45202 800/323-3383 www.thermacare.com Pro-Med Products Inc 6445 Powers Ferry Rd, #199 Atlanta, GA 30339 800/542-9297 770/951-2787 Fax: 770/951-2786 info@promedproducts.com www.promedproducts.com The Prometheus Group 1 Washington St, Ste 303 Dover, NH 03820 800/442-2325 603/749-0733 Fax: 603/749-0511 info@theprogrp.com www.theprogrp.com ProVox Technologies 310 First St, 3rd Fl Roanoke, VA 24011 888/776-8691 540/345-1716 Fax: 540/345-7440 sales@provox.com www.provox.com PTeval The Treeline Group 560 S State St, Ste E2 Orem, UT 84058 800/915-9070 801/225-1414 Fax: 801/225-1414 info@pteval.com www.pteval.com PTEX Systems 211 Manchonis Rd Wilbraham, MA 01095 413/596-5041 Fax: 413/596-2037 sales@ptexsys.com www.ptexsys.com Quick Notes Documentation Experts 10400 Griffin Rd, Ste 105 Cooper City, FL 33328 800/899-2468, ext 238 954/680-5776, ext 238 Fax: 954/680-2209 sales@qnotes.com www.qnotes.com Raising Canes LLC 35 Outpost Ln Centerville, MA 02632 800/780-8975, code 00 508/428-6803 Fax: 508/428-6204 info@raising-canes.com www.raising-canes.com or www.ultralitecanes.com REAL Design 187 S Main St Dolgeville, NY 13329 800/696-7041 315/429-3071 Fax: 315/429-3071 rdesign@twcny.rr.com www.realdesigninc.com REAL Design develops and manufactures seating and positioning equipment for children with special needs. Included in their product line are the Updown Chair[TM], LadyBug ladybug or ladybird beetle Any of the approximately 5,000 widely distributed beetles of the family Coccinellidae. The name originated in the Middle Ages, when the beetle was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and called “beetle of Our Lady. Corner Chair[TM], Convert-Able Table, By Myself Therapy System, Vivo Balance Rocker, and Gait Trainer. All products are made and hand-assembled in the USA with attention to playfulness, ease of use, and durability. Rehab Dimensions 110 Hobbs Rd Princeton, MA 01541-1019 877/464-5509 978/464-5509 Fax: 978/464-5516 sales@rehabdimensions.com www.rehabdimensions.com Since 1981, selling new and used physical therapy equipment. Specializing in exercise and modalities, we take pride in our service and knowledge. We hate being undersold un·der·sold v. Past tense and past participle of undersell. undersold undersell . Rehab Direct 215 12th Ave NE Valley City, ND 58072 www.triwg.com Rehab Direct sells professional-grade rehab products; namely, motorized mo·tor·ize tr.v. mo·tor·ized, mo·tor·iz·ing, mo·tor·iz·es 1. To equip with a motor. 2. To supply with motor-driven vehicles. 3. To provide with automobiles. parallel bars, mat, treatment, and tilt tables, including a bariatric Bariatric Pertaining to the study, prevention, or treatment of overweight. Mentioned in: Malnutrition line, which are sold directly to the end-user. Call 800/437-8011 or log onto www.triwg.com for more details. See our ad on Cover 2. Rehab Documentation Company LLC 111 10th Ave S, Ste 400 Gateway Pavilion Nashville, TN 37203-3806 888/401-4400 615/259-3605 Fax: 615/259-3602 sales@rehabdocumentation.com www.rehabdocumentation.com See our ad on page 50. Rehab Education PO Box 267 Tallman, NY 10982 845/368-2458 Fax: 845/368-2458 info@rehabed.com www.rehabed.com Rehab Seating Systems Inc 8 Alton Pl, Ste 3 Brookline, MA 02446 800/525-7328 617/734-8500 Fax: 617/738-9894 info@rehabseating.com www.rehabseating.com The Ascender The part of lowercase b, d, f, h, k, l, and t, that extends above the body of the letters. See typeface.  (text) ascender [R] is the only innovative ergonomic orthopedic/bariatric seating system designed to protect both the patient/caregiver during the sit-to-stand maneuver by reducing the stresses on the hip, knee, and back when rising. Rehab World 6431 Pythian Rd Harrison, TN 37341 800/344-4330 423/344-0407 Fax: 423/344-0407 info@rehabworld.biz www.rehabworld.biz Kin Com sales service parts, upgrades, training, and full service moving. Rehab-Mart 2410 Cades Way, Ste A Vista, CA 92081 800/699-4994 760/599-9496 Fax: 760/599-9001 customerservice@rehab-mart.com www.rehab-mart.com Rehab-Mart.com is your online physical therapy equipment and supply store, serving the physical therapy community since 1982. All your favorite name brand clinical supplies as well as therapeutic modalities and equipment are readily available for immediate delivery. Please call us at 800/699-4994, fax us at 760/599-9001, or e-mail us at customerservice@rehab-mart.com REHACARE 2004/Messe Dusseldorf North America 150 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2920 Chicago, IL 60601 312/781-5180 Fax: 312/781-5188 info@mdna.com www.mdna.com Restorative Care of America Inc 12221 33rd St N St. Petersburg, FL 33716 800/627-1595 727/573-1595 Fax: 727/573-1886 info@rcai.com www.rcai.com RG Abernethy Inc PO Box 11733 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 800/334-0128 336/768-6544 Fax: 336/768-6544 abernethyshoes@aol.com www.rgabernethy.com We manufacture custom-molded shoes. Our shoes promote healing of diabetic foot diabetic foot A foot with a constellation of pathologic changes affecting the lower extremity in diabetics, often leading to amputation and/or death due to complications; the common initial lesion leading to amputation is a nonhealing skin ulcer, induced by sores, and are adaptable to orthopedic problems--deformities, braces, lifts, wedges, or missing forefoot forefoot /fore·foot/ (-foot) 1. one of the front feet of a quadruped. 2. the fore part of the foot. . Rich-Mar Corp 15499 E 590th Rd Inola, OK 74036 800/762-4665 918/543-2222 Fax: 918/543-3334 info@richmarweb.com www.richmarweb.com The ROHO ROHO Regional Oral History Office (San Francisco) ROHO Remote Office Home Office Group 100 N Florida Ave Belleville, IL 62221-5429 800/851-3449 618/277-9173 Fax: 618/277-9561 mail@therohogroup.com www.therohogroup.com Sammons Preston Rolyan 4 Sammons Ct Bolingbrook, IL 60440 800/323-5547 630/226-1300 Fax: 630/226-1388 spr@abilityone.com www.sammonsprestonrolyan.com The Sounders Group 4250 Norex Dr Chaska, MN 55318 800/654-8357 952/368-9214 Fax: 952/368-9249 susan@thesaundersgroup.com www.thesaundersgroup.com Sawyer Enterprises Inc PO Box 833 Grand Haven Grand Haven, city (1990 pop. 11,951), seat of Ottawa co., SW Mich., at the mouth of the Grand River; inc. 1867. It is a port on Lake Michigan that ships sand and gravel. Grand Haven manufactures fabricated-metal and paper products. MI 49417 800/553-7237 616/895-9050 Fax: 616/455-7041 info@peppads.com www.peppads.com Simplify your exercise prescription. Prescribing customized exercise programs is easy with progressive exercise prescription pads. Written-and tested by physical therapists, Pep Pads give dear, concise directions with easy-to-follow illustrations. Scandinavian Consulting Inc 3422 W Wilshire Dr, Ste 15 Phoenix, AZ 85009 602/442-2088 Fax: 602/272-1590 rfrench@scipulleys.com www.scipulleys.com SCIFIT Systems Inc 5151 S 110th E Ave Tulsa, OK 74146 800/278-3933 918/359-2000 Fax: 918/254-4189 info@scifit.com www.scifit.com Scott Specialties Inc/CMO Inc 512 M St, PO Box 508 Belleville, KS 66935 800/255-7136 785/527-5627 Fax: 785/527-5713 customer.service@scottspecialties.com www.cmo-inc.com or scottspecialties.com SECA SECA Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance SECA Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association SECA Southern Early Childhood Association SECA Sulphur Emission Control Area SECA Self-Employment Contributions Act of 1954 Corporation 1352 Charwood Rd, Ste E Hanover, MD 21076 800/542-7322 410/694-9330 Fax: 410/694-9680 lchadwell@secacorp.com www.seca.com Serola Biomechanics 4376 Sunset Terr Loves Park, IL 61111 800/624-0008 815/636-2780 Fax: 815/636-2781 rick@serola.net www.serola.net Shamrock Medical Inc 3620 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97202 800/231-2225 503/233-5055 Fax: 503/234-6974 shamrockmed@onemain.com www.shamrockmedical.com Shamrock Medical manufactures quality therapy equipment for clinic and home care. Our supine cervical and 90/90 lumbar traction systems are engineered to provide effective and economical treatment for cervical and lumbar pain Noun 1. lumbar pain - backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc lumbago backache - an ache localized in the back . Shuttle Systems PO Box 5089 Glacier, WA 98244-5089 800/334-5633 360/599-2833 Fax: 360/599-2171 info@shufflesystems.com www.shufflesystems.com For the best in acute phase rehabilitation to end-stage plyometric training and conditioning, look to the Shuttle family of products: Shuttle's MiniClinic, 2000-1, MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. , and the Balance. Our superior quality and design delivers unparalleled versatility, durability, and accessibility for patient populations ranging from the elderly to elite athletes. The smooth gliding action affords early introduction of functional activities while aerospace construction easily withstands deceleration deceleration /de·cel·er·a·tion/ (de-sel?er-a´shun) decrease in rate or speed. early deceleration forces of eccentric loading during plyometrics Plyometrics is a type of exercise that utilizes a rapid eccentric movement, followed by a short amortization phase, and then followed by an explosive concentric movement, which enables the synergistic muscles to engage in the myotatic-stretch reflex during the stretch-shortening . Visit our Web site at www.shuttlesystems.com. Sigmedics Inc 335 North Broad St Fairborn, OH 45324 937/439-9131 Fax: 937/439-9272 fzeiss@ameritech.net www.sigmedics.com The Skier's Edge Company PO Box 2700 Park City, UT 84060 800/225-9669 801/975-8100 Fax: 801/975-8200 skiedge@skiersedge.com www.dynamic-edge.com Skil-Care Corp 29 Wells Ave Yonkers, NY 10701 800/431-2972 914/963-2040 Fax: 914/963-2567 asilverman@skil-care.com www.skil-care.com SLACK Inc 6900 Grove Rd Thorofare, NJ 08086-9447 800/257-8290 856/848-1000 Fax: 856/853-5991 orders@slackinc.com www.slackbooks.com Smart Legs Healthy Hosiery 132 Salem Ct Tallahassee, FL 32301-2810 800/833-3367 850/877-8177 Fax: 850/942-0128 info@healthyhosiery.com www.healthyhosiery.com Snug Seat Inc PO Box 1739 Matthews, NC 28106 800/336-7684 704/882-0668 Fax: 704/882-0751 information@snugseat.com www.snugseat.com Sorrell Search Inc PO Box 871 Dayton, OH 45401 877/424-5858 Fax: 937/424-5859 pmcadams@sorrellsearch.com www.sorrellsearch.com Source 1 Medical 4025 Roxburgh Dr Roswell, GA 30076 800/733-0802 678/867-7668 Fax: 678/393-8699 sales@source1medical.com www.source1medical.com Source1Medical--providing quality rehabilitation equipment and supplies to the health care professional. Competitive prices and prompt shipping. Order online or call for a friendly, knowledgeable sales representative. Source Medical 100 Grandview Pl, Ste 400 Birmingham, AL 35243 800/719-1904 205/972-1222 Fax: 205/968-6162 info@sourcemed.net www.sourcemed.net Southwest Technologies Inc 1746 Levee levee (lĕv`ē) [Fr.,=raised], embankment built along a river to prevent flooding by high water. Levees are the oldest and the most extensively used method of flood control. Rd North Kansas City, MO 64116 800/247-9951 816/221-2442 Fax: 816/221-3995 swtech@birch.net www.elastogel.com Southwest Technologies Inc is a manufacturer of Elasto-Gel[TM] therapy products. Our line consists of over 40 different shapes and sizes so we can best fit each person's special need. Elasto-Gel products may be used for either hot or cold therapy and will not leak if punctured. When heated, our products provide moist therapy heat, and when used cold, the product provides soothing cold and no trauma is caused to the skin or nerves. Visit our Web site at www.elastogel.com for more details, or contact us at 800/247-9951. Also check out our wound care product line. SpectraSoft Inc 6100 S Maple, Ste 118 Tempe, AZ 85283 800/889-0450 480/413-0450 Fax: 480/413-0448 info@ssoft.com www.spectrasoft.com AppointmentsPRO is a comprehensive Front-office management system. Schedules all resources (practitioners, equipment, rooms, etc) and patients. Tracks referrals, no-shows, authorized visits, utilization, productivity, outcomes. Systems far a single clinic, multiple locations, or large hospital service. Spectrum Aquatics 7100 Spectrum Ln Missoula, MT 59808 800/776-5309 406/543-5309 Fax: 406/728-7143 info@spectrumaquatics.com www.spectramaquatics.com Sports Kinetics Inc 430 Bayberry bayberry, common name for the Myricaceae, a family of trees and shrubs with aromatic foliage, found chiefly in temperate and subtropical regions. The waxy gray "berries" of the North American wild or cultivated bayberry shrubs (chiefly Myrica cerifera Ln, Loft B West Grove, PA 19390-9491 610/345-7179 sportskinetics@bee.net Sportshealth Power Puffy 527 W Windsor Rd Glendale, CA 91204 800/289-7889 818/240-7170 Fax: 818/240-0112 Sportsware West 415 E Figueroa St, Ste A Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1444 805/962-7454 cryocup@aol.com Sprint Aquatics Box 3840 San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856. , CA 93403-3840 800/235-2156 805/541-5330 Fax: 805/541-5339 info@sprintaquatics.com www.sprintaquatics.com Aquatic therapy and rehabilitation equipment and education are Sprint Aquatics specialties. We have the personal, equipment, aqua shoes, kickboards, resistance equipment, balancing boards, floatation equipment, children's clothing, adult clothing, toys, games, gloves, weight belts, etc. SRS SRS, SRS-A see slow-reacting substance. Medical Systems Inc 14950F NE 95th Street, Bldg F Redmond, WA 98052 800/345-5642 425/882-1101 Fax: 425/882-1935 info@srsmedical.com www.srsmedical.com Stand Aid of Iowa Inc 1009 2nd Ave, Box 386 Sheldon, IA 51201 800/831-8580 712/324-2153 Fax: 712/324-5210 standaid@nethtc.net www.stand-aid.com Stand Aid of Iowa has been manufacturing quality durable medical equipment Durable medical equipment is a term of art used to describe certain Medicare benefits, that is, whether Medicare may pay for the item. The item is defined by Title XVIII the Social Security Act: Steens Physical USA 8201 Sovereign Row Dallas, TX 75247 800/503-3917 214/951-7901 Fax: 214/951-7804 mhunt@steensphysicalusa.com www.steensphysicalusa.com Stellar Orthopedics PO Box 6204 Bloomington, IL 61702-6204 866/661-8410 309/661-8400 Fax: 309/661-7831 order@StellarOrthopedics.com www.stellarorthopedics.com Steren Systems Inc Prosthetic pros·thet·ic adj. 1. Serving as or relating to a prosthesis. 2. Of or relating to prosthetics. prosthetic serving as a substitute; pertaining to prostheses or to prosthetics. and Orthotic orthotic /or·thot·ic/ (or-thot´ik) serving to protect or to restore or improve function; pertaining to the use or application of an orthosis. or·thot·ic adj. Of or relating to orthotics. Technologies 14 Downer down·er n. A depressant or sedative drug, such as a barbiturate or tranquilizer. 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Stride Orthotics orthotics /or·thot·ics/ (-iks) the field of knowledge relating to orthoses and their use. or·thot·ics n. 80 Turnpike Dr Middlebury, CT 06762 203/758-8307 Fax: 203/758-8394 jnole@rcn.com www.strideorthotics.com Stride has been providing the highest quality, fully custom orthotics since 1989. Stride sells directly to practitioners as well its directly to patients through our innovate Tech Rep program and network of Stride trained offices nationwide. Stride offers varying levels of certified (14.5 contact hours) continuing education courses that educate practitioners on conducting biomechanical evaluations, identifying abnormal foot types, foot biomechanics, gait analysis gait analysis Rehab medicine Evaluation of the gait of Pts with a neurologic or orthopedic condition affecting the motor control system–eg, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, musculoskeletal actuator systems, post , and casting for foot orthotics. 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Tri W-G Inc 215 12th Ave NE Valley City, ND 58072 800/437-8011 701/845-3984 Fax: 701/845-2023 triwg@triwg.com www.triwg.com Tri W-G manufactures professional-grade rehab products, namely, motorized parallel bars, mat, treatment, and tilt tables, including a bariatric line, and sold directly to the end-user through RehabDirect. Call 800/437-8011 or log on to www.triwg.com for more details. See our ad on Cover 2. 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Unishape Adaptive Equipment Inc 2335 Cypress Ct Grand Junction, CO 81506 970/245-1098 Fax: 970/245-1097 mark@unishape.com www.unishape.com Provides dynamic positioning by optimizing posture, and thereby optimizing function. Builds learning, communication, sensory, and physical environments by positioning individuals in the patented, flexible Unishape module. Pieces are designed to attach together in various configurations to achieve a multitude of different positioning options, and to easily access assistive technology Hardware and software that help people who are physically impaired. Often called "accessibility options" when referring to enhancements for using the computer, the entire field of assistive technology is quite vast and even includes ramp and doorway construction in buildings to support devices. The nylon covers are washable, breathable breath·a·ble adj. 1. Suitable or pleasant for breathing: breathable air. 2. 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Uplift Technologies Inc 125-11 Morris Dr Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Dartmouth (2001 pop.: 65,741[0]), founded in 1750, is a community and planning area of the Halifax Regional Municipality, a provincially designated Metropolitan Area, and a former city in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. , Canada B3B IM2 800/387-0896 902/422-0804 Fax: 888/355-6660 info@up-lift.com www.up-lift.com US Physical Therapy Inc 1300 W Sam Houston Pkwy, Ste 300 Houston, TX 77042-2454 800/580-6285 713/297-7000 Fax: 713/297-7090 www.usph.com See our ad on page 8. Valpar International Corp 12778 W North Ave, Bldg A Brookfield, WI 53005 800/633-3321 262/797-0840 Fax: 262/797-8488 sales@valparint.com www.valparint.com The Joule joule (j l, joul), abbr. J, unit of work or energy in the mks system of units, which is based on the metric system; it is the work done or energy expended by a force of 1 newton acting through Functional Capacity Evaluation is the most dynamic, efficient FCE available. 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