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. . Pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. Immobilizer im·mo·bi·lize tr.v. im·mo·bi·lized, im·mo·bi·liz·ing, im·mo·bi·liz·es 1. To render immobile. 2. To fix the position of (a joint or fractured limb), as with a splint or cast. 3. The Medi-Kid Co Pedi-Wraps are child-friendly pediatric immobilizers designed to limit arm or leg movements. These immobilizers help prevent self-inflicted injuries, especially after facial and eye surgery and are also designed for patients who have involuntary muscle involuntary muscle n. Any of the smooth muscles, except for the cardiac muscle, not under control of the will. spasms from cerebral palsy cerebral palsy (sərē`brəl pôl`zē), disability caused by brain damage before or during birth or in the first years, resulting in a loss of voluntary muscular control and coordination. and other disorders. The PediWraps gently restrict access to sensitive sutures, bandages, and tubes and help support arms and legs during therapeutic exercises and night splinting splinting /splint·ing/ (splin´ting) 1. application of a splint, or treatment by use of a splint. 2. in dentistry, the application of a fixed restoration to join two or more teeth into a single rigid unit. . The wraps are made of soft, padded material secured by adhesive strips and are available in a wide variety of children's prints. Circle 109 on Reader Service Card Wheelchair Everest & Jennings The E&J Solaire mid-wheel drive power wheelchair now features the LaBac FST-50 seating system, a 50-degree sliding tilt seating system. The Solaire has a compact turning radius and powerful and efficient direct-drive 4-pole Stature motors. It has been upgraded with new front stabilizing casters to help eliminate rocking forward during deceleration deceleration /de·cel·er·a·tion/ (de-sel?er-a´shun) decrease in rate or speed. early deceleration . The LaBac FST-50 seating system slides forward on the Solaire powerbase as the user tilts backward, maintaining the chair's overall center of gravity. Circle 108 on Reader Service Card Exercise Equipment OPTP OPTP Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products OPTP Operability and Performance Test Plan OPTP Option Php The new Fin & Flipper[R] Exercise Logs are designed for aquatic exercise and therapy. These buoyant exercise logs provide added resistance for upper- and lowerextremity exercises. Users can slide their feet or hands through the Fin & Flipper and begin exercising. They are available in small or large sizes, with the large size offering greater resistance. Circle 101 on Reader Service Card Putty Maddak Inc Dyna Form-It is a rubber compound in a putty-like form that can be used to create customized handle shapes. It grips on a number of objects, including eating utensils, dressing and grooming aids, keys, canes, sports equipment, and musical instruments. Users can wrap the putty around a handle and then squeeze and mold the putty to get the correct hand impression. It sets in 24 hours and is dishwasher safe. Circle 104 on Reader Service Card Heel Cushions PEL Supply Co MagneZorb[TM] Soft Silicone Heel Cushions are designed to provide relief from heel, ankle, knee, and back pain caused by impact stress and general foot fatigue. The cushions use clear, medicalgrade silicone to reduce shock and vibration, coupled with a second, softer silicone layer laid over a soft, flexible, rare-earth magnet. They are available in 3 sizes that fit men's shoe sizes 5 and up and women's shoe sizes 6 and up. Circle 103 on Reader Service Card Reflexology Reflexology Definition Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort. Tool Face Company The Thumb Roller is a bodywork bodywork /body·work/ (-wurk?) a general term for therapeutic methods that center on the body for the promotion of physical health and emotional and spiritual well-being, including massage, various systems of touch and manipulation, tool designed to emulate reflexology when it is rolled over the outer edges of the thumbs. According to reflexology theory, the thumbs are the points that relate to the neck and back, and pressure on the thumbs will encourage healing in these regions. The roller has small "V" groves designed to apply pressure on the thumbs. This tool is 2-in long and made of wood. Circle 102 on Reader Service Card Elliptical el·lip·tic or el·lip·ti·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipse. 2. Containing or characterized by ellipsis. 3. a. Walker SciFit The new SX 1000 Elliptical Walker features the BioFlex[TM] footbed. The BioFlex pivots with the user's natural gait motion, helping to reduce foot stress, ankle strain, and overall impact and to eliminate ankle stiffness and "hot spots" on a user's feet during exercise. Circle 105 on Reader Service Card Patient Monitor AliMed The QualCare[TM] Magnetic Alarm helps caregivers prevent patient falls and wandering. An adjustable 36-in cord is connected to the alarm unit by a magnet, and an alligator clip at the other end of the cord is attached to the patients' clothing. If a patient attempts to stand up from a wheelchair or get out of bed without assistance, the pull switch releases from the unit, sounding the alarm. The alarm has a 2-volume control. Circle 100 on Reader Service Card Standing System Accessory Altimate Medical Inc Altimate Medical has added an actuator handle extension option to the EasyStand 5000 standing system. It is designed for individuals with a limited range of motion who cannot reach the standard actuator handle on their own. Circle 106 on Reader Service Card Back Support Core Products International Core Products introduces Internal Suspenders as an option to shoulder straps in its line of industrial back supports. The Internal Suspender SUSPENDER, Scotch law. He in whose favor a suspension is made. 2. In general a suspender is required to give caution to pay the debt in the event it shall be found due. can replace shoulder straps in holding the support in place, and it reduces the risk that the shoulder straps will get caught in moving parts. It also provides comfort and helps align the support for proper fit. Circle 107 on Reader Service Card Folding Scooter Amigo Mobility International Inc Amigo Mobility International Inc, founded by Allan R. Thieme in 1968, changed the mobility industry by inventing the first power operated vehicle/scooter. Located in Bridgeport, Mich. The TravelMate[TM] is a battery-powered scooter that can be easily folded to fit into a car, bus, boat, or airplane. This scooter weighs 47 lb, and its steel construction holds up to 250 lb. It takes the rider up to 7 miles before requiring a recharge. Circle 110 on Reader Service Card |
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