Product News.Product information is supplied by manufacturers. Products described should not be construed as having the endorsement of APTA APTA American Physical Therapy Association. . Compression Bandage Johnson &Johnson Medical Inc The new Dyna-Flex[TM] Compression Bandage is a self-adhering elastic; wrap that provides compression, protection, and support without requiring fastening devices. It can be used for compression, to secure primary dressings on joints or areas that are difficult to bandage, to attach splints splints inflammation of the interosseous ligament between the small and large metacarpal bones of horses and an accompanying periostitis and exostosis production on the small metacarpal bone. The metatarsal bones are similarly but less frequently involved. and appliances, and to replace adhesive tape on patients with friable friable /fri·a·ble/ (fri´ah-b'l) easily pulverized or crumbled. fri·a·ble adj. 1. Readily crumbled; brittle. 2. Relating to a dry, brittle growth of bacteria. skin. Its lightweight and porous construction allows the skin to breathe while its non-slip support prevents the bandage from tightening or loosening and minimizes slipping and sagging as the body moves. The bandage is available in a variety of sizes. Circle 177 on Reader Service Card Foot Orthosis orthosis /or·tho·sis/ (or-tho´sis) pl. ortho´ses [Gr.] an orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve function of movable parts of the body. Atlantic Footcare The Therapeutic[TM] line of ProThotics[TM] professional-level foot orthoses are designed for patients with diabetes and neuropathy who are at risk for ulcerations Ulcerations Breaks in skin or mucous membranes that are often accompanied by loss of tissue on the surface. Mentioned in: Hypersplenism or skin breakdown. These insoles are self-conforming and constructed with a combination of Plastazote[R] and viscoelastic Adj. 1. viscoelastic - having viscous as well as elastic properties natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" polyurethane. They come with standard heels or VyGel heels for additional shock attenuation Loss of signal power in a transmission. Attenuation The reduction in level of a transmitted quantity as a function of a parameter, usually distance. It is applied mainly to acoustic or electromagnetic waves and is expressed as the ratio of power densities. at heel strike; they are also available in a standard formation or in the anatomical version for increased metatarsal metatarsal /meta·tar·sal/ (met?ah-tahr´sal) 1. pertaining to the metatarsus. 2. a bone of the metatarsus. met·a·tar·sal adj. Of or relating to the metatarsus. support. The Therapeutic line[TM] is available in 5 mold sizes and can be fitted to women's size 3 up to inch's size 13. Circle 175 on Reader Service Card Catalog North Coast Medical Inc North Coast Medical's new Workplace Ergonomics catalog offers a complete line of ergonomic products to adapt existing workstations. It includes products such as fully adjustable chairs, keyboards, wrist supports, wrist rests, gloves, and wrist braces. Circle 171 on Reader Service Card Knee Brace Omni Scientific Inc The Spectrum Align osteoarthritis brace is a lightweight knee brace designed for mild to moderate medial compartment syndrome. This brace is made with graphite fiber composite materials and has a moldable tibial tibial pertaining to the tibia. tibial crest a longitudinal prominence on the cranial border of the proximal tibia. Its proximal end (tibial tubercle) has a growth plate separate from the proximal tibia; hyperflexion injuries to crest section made with a special aluminum alloy. The brace's fitting system provides adjustable malalignment correction in addition to the preset 5-degree correction built into the brace. The Spectrum Align also uses a nonrigid non·rig·id adj. 1. Not rigid: a nonrigid frame. 2. Of, relating to, or being a lighter-than-air aircraft that holds its shape by gas pressure. Adj. 1. thigh restraint system for patient comfort and adherence and Omni's Pre-Tibial Buttress tot control and tibial fit. It is available in small through extra-large sizes. Circle 179 on Reader Service Card Treatment Table Bailey Manufacturing Co The BaileyBasics Model BB9901 H-Brace Treatment Table has a natural wood finish and a 2-in foam top upholstered in black vinyl. It measures 30 x 78 x 30 in. This table is part of the BaileyBasics line of treatment tables, mat tables, and parallel bars. Circle 173 on Reader Service Card Compression Pump Biomedical Horizons Inc Biomedical Horizons introduces a new sequential compression pump with a rapid compression cycle that inflates and deflates in 54 s to increase blood flow and remove extracellular fluid. This pump is designed for home use to help provide relief for venous and lymphatic disorders in the extremities. The following compression garments are available: a full-arm sleeve and a short- and full-leg with boot. Circle 174 on Reader Service Card Arthritis Aid PEL Supply Co The Champ[R] Arthritis Hotmitt from Carolon Co is a long-lasting, reusable mitt that can be heated in a microwave to provide moist heat tot the relief of arthritis symptoms. Each mitt has 2 fully-insulated thermal packs on both sides of the hand. The packs can be removed so that the mitt can be laundered. Circle 176 on Reader Service Card Ambulatory Aid Maddak Inc The Ableware[R] Sit and Ride[TM] ambulatory aid helps children with developmental delays and adults with ambulatory difficulties propel themselves using their feet. It can help users practice certain ambulatory patterns in a seated position and prepare them to use these movements while standing. A sling attachment with an adjustment range of 9 to 17 in can help users practice reciprocal leg movements, heel strikes, an(l coordinated knee flexion flexion /flex·ion/ (flek´shun) the act of bending or the condition of being bent. flex·ion n. 1. The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors. 2. and extension. The weight capacity of this aid is 175 lb. Circle 178 on Reader Service Card Skin Care Johnson & Johnson Medical Inc Prevacare[TM] Moisturizing Cream is a fragrance- and dye-free hypoallergenic hy·po·al·ler·gen·ic adj. Having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction. hypoallergenic (hī´pōal´urjen´ik), adj skin rehydration rehydration /re·hy·dra·tion/ (-hi-dra´shun) the restoration of water or fluid content to a patient or to a substance that has become dehydrated. re·hy·dra·tion n. 1. treatment. It helps restore moisture to dry skin and helps prevent the dryness that can lead to fissuring and cracking of the skin. While it restores moisture to the skin, this nongreasy cream also helps prevent skin-moisture hiss. It is available in 2- and 4-oz robes. Circle 180 on Reader Service Card Wheelchair Accessories Flofit Medical LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control The Flolite Accessory Pads are fluid pads that help protect people who use wheelchairs. Designed to conform to an individual's shape and to provide pressure management, these pads help protect elbows, knees, and other bony prominences. The accessory pads can be used in all brands of mobility systems and are available in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit headrests, armrests, leg rests, lap belts, shoulder belts, and lateral/hip pads. Circle 182 on Reader Service Card Therapy Pool SwimEx Systems The SwimEx 500T therapy pool has been redesigned to include 8 workstations equipped with plyometric pads, an angled running platform, and benches and steps for open and closed kinetic chain exercises Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises (CKCE) are physical exercises performed where the hand (for arm movement) or foot (for leg movement) is fixed and cannot move. The hand/foot remains in constant contact with the surface, usually the ground or the base of a machine (8). . The pool has a 50-in depth and a non-skid surface. It uses a patented propulsion system to generate a smooth laminar laminar /lam·i·nar/ (lam´i-nar) 1. pertaining to a lamina or laminae. 2. laminated. 3. of, pertaining to, or being a streamlined, smooth fluid flow. water flow, which can be adjusted from 0 to 6.5 mph. Circle 181 on Reader Service Card Pressure Measurement Crown Therapeutics Inc The Therapoint Pressure Measurement System by ROHO ROHO Regional Oral History Office (San Francisco) ROHO Remote Office Home Office Inc is a new handheld system that measures and displays pressure, helping to pinpoint a patient's interface pressures anti confirm a clinician's assessments and product selections. It can help identify patients at risk from excessive pressures while seated or lying down. It can also measure pressures from bandages or prostheses Prostheses A synthetic object that resembles a missing anatomical part. Mentioned in: Microphthalmia and Anophthalmia . The display shows pressure readings digitally or on a sliding, colored scale with adjustable threshold levels. Circle 183 on Reader Service Card Shoulder Pulley Lifeline USA The Lifeline Shoulder Pulley System features the XChange Handles with foam cushion rotators, the patented T-Adjuster that changes cord length, a smooth-action nylon pulley, and fully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions for the pulley's use. Additional instructions show the expanded exercise possibilities of the XChange Handle. Circle 187 on Reader Service Card Mobility Assistance Sammons Preston The TheraTrek[TM] 1000 by UltiMedCo[TM] provides standing support for therapy and gait training and allows patients to use their hands at work or to complete functional tasks. This device has indexed settings that facilitate rapid adjustment to prerecorded pre·re·cord tr.v. pre·re·cord·ed, pre·re·cord·ing, pre·re·cords To record (a television program, for example) at an earlier time for later presentation or use. Adj. 1. positions, a feature that reduces setup time. It also has a pelvic tilt adjustment for posture, control, a secure 3-point pelvic engagement tot hands-free use, and right and left controls tot height and weight support. Circle 172 on Reader Service Card Hot & Cold Packs Tempra Technology The Tempra Thermal Therapy System features Cold and Hot Instant Gelling Packs that deliver penetrating, moist thermal therapy for 30 to 45 minutes when combined with the reusable, moistened Tempra Wraps. The gelling action of these packs helps prevent "saddlebagging" and helps deliver thermal therapy evenly. The reactants in the packs are biodegradable. Circle 186 on Reader Service Card Mat Platform Hausmann Industries Inc The Powermatic[R] mat platforms haw a pneumatic foot control that allows therapists to control the table's height from 19 to '28 in, These tables have 3 basic widths and 3 lengths with an additional 4- x 6-ft version. All 4 models have rounded corners and are covered by firm padding and seamless, nylon-reinforced vinyl that cleans easily and resists abrasion and shearing. Circle 185 on Reader Service Card Elbow Support CMO CMO See: Collateralized mortgage obligation CMO See collateralized mortgage obligation (CMO). Inc The Epi-Lock Tennis Elbow Support helps relieve elbow pain with a design that incorporates 2 narrow, nonelastic non·e·las·tic adj. Having or exhibiting no elasticity. straps. The distal strap braces the extensors at the forearm near the elbow. When the forearm extensors enlarge, the Epi-Lock straps tighten and focus the binding force to relieve pain. As the extensors relax, the straps return to their normal snug position. Circle 184 on Reader Service Card |
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