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. . Therapy Pools Ferno-Washington Ferno Custom Therapy Pools can be tailored to meet the needs of any physical therapy, sports medicine sports medicine, branch of medicine concerned with physical fitness and with the treatment and prevention of injuries and other disorders related to sports. Knee, leg, back, and shoulder injuries; stiffness and pain in joints; tendinitis; "tennis elbow"; and , wellness, or long-term care facility long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. . They are available in above-ground, partial in-ground, and chiller chill·er n. 1. One that chills. 2. A frightening story, especially one involving violence, evil, or the supernatural; a thriller. chiller Noun 1. models and in octagonal oc·tag·o·nal adj. Having eight sides and eight angles. oc·tag  o·nal·ly adv.Adj. 1. , square, and rectangular shapes. These pools fit through standard doors and are constructed using prestressed beams, mortised and rounded corners, and electronically welded, 60-mm liners. Each pool includes heaters, plumbing and filtration systems, a complete chemical starter and test kit, and a pool vacuum cleaning system. Numerous options are available. Circle 185 on Reader Service Card Backpack Airpack Inc The Airtec backpack is an ergonomically correct backpack that helps the user stand straight, provides lumbar support, and helps reduce the stress to the user's body. The backpack is triangularly shaped and has adjustable, air-filled shoulder straps that absorb shock, distribute weight, and reduce stress and pressure points. The adjustable air-filled cushions at the waist provide lumbar support and direct the pack weight to the small of the back. This avoids placing the load on the shoulders, which results in poor posture. Circle 183 on Reader Service Card Knee Wrap Smith & Nephew Rehabilitation Division The TakeOff[TM] Patella patella (pətĕl`ə): see kneecap. Knee Wrap helps with patella positioning and provides both lateral and medial patellar patellar of or pertaining to the patella. patellar cartilage a cartilaginous process borne on the medial side of the patella of horses and cattle. support. This wrap is made with fabrifoam[TM], a breathable breath·a·ble adj. 1. Suitable or pleasant for breathing: breathable air. 2. Permitting air to pass through: a breathable fabric. , thin, lightweight, and slip-resistant material that offers support and comfort. Circle 175 on Reader Service Card Roller Wenzelite Medical Supply Corp Wenzelite offers 2 safety rollers that are designed for patients who are significantly overweight. The CE1000XL has an adjustable width to accommodate a wide gait pattern and has a weight capacity of 400 lb. The Obese XL also has an adjustable width and a weight capacity of 600 lb. Extended uprights are available for taller people. Both chairs feature a spring-action brake that is engaged by applying pressure to the handlebar. Circle 174 on Reader Service Card Mobile Positioning The ability to pinpoint the location of a mobile caller or vehicle in transit. These location-based services (LBS) are used for emergency purposes as well as enhanced business applications such as location-sensitive billing, traffic updates, fleet management and asset and people tracking. Chair Convaid Products Inc The CruisAire mobile positioning chair offers all of the same features that the standard Cruiser model offers, but weighs only 14.5 lb. The CruisAire comes in 11- and 13-in widths and is available in electric blue, purple, plum, red, or turquoise fabric. Circle 173 on Reader Service Card Seating System REAL Design Designed for children who are 43- to 63-in tall, the Updown Chair combines positioning and seating comfort with ease of adjustment. Caregivers can use the foot lever to change the seat height from 12 in to 26 in during transitions or from floor-level to table-top activities. Other features include a push-button (electronics) push-button - A roughly fingertip-sized plastic cover attached to a spring-loaded, normally-open switch, which, when pressed, closes the switch. Typical examples are the keys on a computer or calculator keyboard and mouse buttons. tilt-in-space adjustment from 0 to 25 degrees, a scratch-resistant tray, an H-strap harness, and a soft, quilted cotton trunk support. Circle 172 on Reader Service Card Exercise Band All Pro Exercise Products Inc The Weight-A-Band[R] resistance band provides resistance and 1 lb of weight in each cushioned handle. This band can be used for upper body workouts, range-of-motion training, and strength and coordination training. It comes with a carrying bag and instruction booklet. Circle 176 on Reader Service Card Shoe Apex Foot Health Industries Inc The Ambulator H1200 Healing Shoe offers comfort and protection for people with diabetes, arthritis, or other foot problems. The show features Spandex uppers lined with a Plastazote[R] foam that stretches and conforms to foot shapes. A firm, high toe box Noun 1. toe box - the forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes; "the toe box may be rounded or pointed" boot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg provides additional protection. Several removable insoles offer fitting flexibility, and polyurethane Bio-Rocker soles reduce stress on the ball of the foot. The shoe is machine washable machine washable adj → lavable a máquina machine washable machine adj [garment] → lavable en machine machine washable machine . Circle 186 on Reader Service Card Upper Body Ergometer ergometer /er·gom·e·ter/ (er-gom´e-ter) a dynamometer. bicycle ergometer an apparatus for measuring the muscular, metabolic, and respiratory effects of exercise. Hoggan Health Industries The Sprint Torso Exerciser is an upper-body ergometer with an easily removable seat for wheelchair accessibility. The Sprint Torso Exerciser has a carbon steel construction, sealed dual-roller bearings, and the Eddy Current resistance system. Circle 177 on Reader Service Card Tape OPTP OPTP Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products OPTP Operability and Performance Test Plan OPTP Option Php EnduraTape is designed for use with patellofemoral, lower extremity lower extremity n. The hip, thigh, leg, ankle, or foot. Also called inferior limb, pelvic limb. , and shoulder treatment protocols. It can also be used as a high-performance sports tape for joints in motion. It is available in 2 varieties: EnduraSPORTS and EnduraFIX. EnduraSPORTS is a rigid, high adhesive tape designed to support joints under maximum stress. EnduraFIX is soft and provides comfort and protection for sensitive skin. Circle 179 on Reader Service Card Mat Platform Bailey Manufacturing Co The BaileyBasics Model BB9925 Wall-Mounted Mat Platform has been specially designed for use in areas with limited space. This upholstered mat platform locks into position against the wall when not in use. The platform measures 4 x 7 ft and is upholstered in black vinyl and 2-in-thick foam. Circle 178 on Reader Service Card Exercise Equipment Hausmann Industries Inc The Model 2510 Shoulder 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. Ladder is designed for upper-extremity exercise using Thera-P[R] Bars. The activity board features 6 sets of escalating hooks and can adjust to 75 or 90 degrees. It comes with a C-clamp for attachment to any table surface. Circle 181 on Reader Service Card Chair Ball Dynamics International Inc The Ball Chair helps provide comfort and promotes active sitting, which can strengthen the back and help improve posture. This chair comes with a 22-in Gymnic[R] exercise ball that can be inflated to the user's comfort level. The seating height and the padded backrest can be adjusted. Circle 180 on Reader Service Card Activities of Daily Living Pathways Development Group Inc Team Xtreme[TM] products are Nintendo-approved interfaces for the Nintendo NES NES Nintendo Entertainment System NES Not Elsewhere Specified (shipping) NES Nuclear Export Signal NES National Election Studies NES Nashville Electric Service NES National Evaluation Systems, Inc. [R] and Super NES[R] game systems that allow people with disabilities to play any Nintendo game at full speed. Team Xtreme[TM] can adapt the game system for people with all levels of functioning. The device takes its power directly from the game system and is easy to set up. Circle 171 on Reader Service Card Motion Analysis Interactive Frontiers The PT Vision Digital Motion Analysis Tool provides a visual display of a therapy session in progress. The display that can be modified to allow the patient to review the session at home through a videotape. Circle 182 on Reader Service Card Support Abilitations The Sling Support is a gait- and balance-training product that is designed for situations requiring extra support without hindrance. It can also be used for bicycle riding. The Sling Support is designed for children ranging in age 3 to 8 years. Circle 184 on Reader Service Card Catalog Abilitations The new catalog from Abilitations contains over 180 pages of products for use in physical therapy and occupational therapy settings, including products for movement and positioning, aquatic therapy aquatic therapy Water therapy Rehab medicine The exercising of muscle groups under water, which increases range-of-motion and light resistance for rehabilitation. See Rehabilitation medicine. , sensory and motor skills, and play. Circle 187 on Reader Service Card |
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