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. . Massage Therapy Massage Therapy Definition Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or Acuforce International Inc The Acuforce 7.0[TM] is a massage therapy tool designed to use its own weight as a means of applying pressure, helping to reduce the therapist's fatigue while delivering effective therapy to the patient. Its tapered end, the point, is designed for trigger point trigger point The event or condition that initiates a predetermined action. For example, the New York Stock Exchange halts trading in stocks when the Dow Jones Industrial Average declines by a specified number of points (the trigger point) in a trading session. therapy and 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. ; the opposite end, the wedge, is for muscle stripping and cross-fiber friction; and the center portion, the wheels, are designed to roll up and down the erector erector /erec·tor/ (e-rek´ter) [L.] a structure that erects, as a muscle which raises or holds up a part. e·rec·tor n. A muscle that makes a body part erect. Also called arrector. , rhomboid rhomboid /rhom·boid/ (rom´boid) [Gr. rhombos rhomb +-oid ] having a shape similar to a rectangle that has been skewed to one side so that the angles are oblique. , and trapezius tra·pe·zi·us n. A muscle with origin from the superior nuchal line, the external occipital protuberance, the nuchal ligament, the spinous processes of the seventh cervical and thoracic vertebrae, with insertion into the lateral third of the posterior muscles. Circle 105 on Reader Service Card Wheelchair Gendron Inc Gendron Inc manufactures power, reclining, and manual wheelchairs that are designed for people who are obese. Each wheelchair is individually built to provide proper seating and fit for each user. Seat depth, seat plane angle, seat-to-floor height, back height, and seat width are all custom fitted. Features include removable height-adjustable arms, wheel options, and the Adjusta-Front Rigging Adapter, which creates the proper distance between the foot rests. Circle 101 on Reader Service Card Activities of Daily Living Maddak Inc The Maddagrip[R] Opener helps the user open most jars, bottles, or vials. The opener's soft shape conforms to most cap sizes, and its large diameter fits the entire hand. The user can remove lids by exerting pressure with the palm and twisting. Circle 100 on Reader Service Card Cushion Supracor The Stimulite Sport Cushion is designed for use in sports wheelchairs and helps to reduce pressure, shearing, moisture, and heat build-up. It is manufactured with a soft layer of Stimulite honeycomb honeycomb a mosaic of closely packed units with depressed centers giving a honeycomb appearance. honeycomb ringworm see favus. honeycomb stomach reticulum. that is fused to a bottom layer with built-in bolsters for shock absorption and support. The honeycomb cell walls are perforated to circulate air and evaporate moisture, and the honeycomb matrix helps to distribute weight more uniformly over a wider area. Circle 103 on Reader Service Card Weights Smith & Nephew Rehabilitation Division Rolyan[R] Slip-Resistant Weights feature a soft fabrifoam[TM] lining that reduces slipping that often occurs with vinyl-coated weights. The weights are available in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 lb and are color coded for easy identification. Circle 107 on Reader Service Card Elbow Support CMO CMO See: Collateralized mortgage obligation CMO See collateralized mortgage obligation (CMO). Inc The Epi-Lock elbow support helps to relieve pain from tennis elbow. Its design uses 2 narrow, non-elastic straps that can be worn comfortably while snug. The distal strap is designed to brace hard-to-support extensor muscles Extensor muscles A group of muscles in the forearm that serve to lift or extend the wrist and hand. Tennis elbow results from overuse and inflammation of the tendons that attach these muscles to the outside of the elbow. Mentioned in: Tennis Elbow deep in the forearm. When the forearm extensors enlarge, the Epi-Lock straps tighten, focusing the binding force for maximal effectiveness and relief of pain. Circle 102 on Reader Service Card Seat Angle Locator Altimate Medical Inc The Seat Angle Locator magnetically attaches to the seat frame of an EasyStand standing system or tilt or reclining wheelchairs. The device displays the current angle of the seat so the clinician can determine an appropriate standing program for a patient. Circle 104 on Reader Service Card Patient Monitor AliMed The new Sensor Floor Mat alerts caregivers who are up to 50 ft away that the patient has left his or her bed or bedroom. When the patient steps on the pressure-sensitive mat, a battery-operated transmitter activates a remote receiver, sounding the alarm. A 3-ft cord attaches the transmitter to the 3 x 5 ft mat. The alarm volume adjusts from 75 to 100 decibels. The remote receiver can be placed outside a bedroom door, in a caregiver's room, or at a nurse's station. Circle 106 on Reader Service Card Dumbbell Dumbbell An investment strategy, used mainly for bonds, where holdings are heavily concentrated in both very short and long term maturities. Notes: This is also known as a barbell, charting on a timeline gives the appearance of a barbell or dumbbell. Rack Hausmann Industries Inc The Economy Wall Dumbbell Rack (#5555) is a black, powder-coated metal wire rack that attaches easily to any wall. Ten hooks are graduated in size to hold 1 to 10 lb dumbbells. Optional vinyl-coated, color-coded, cast iron dumbbells are available. Circle 108 on Reader Service Card Activities of Daily Living Sage Products Inc Comfort Bath[TM] is a full-body, rinse-free cleansing system containing pre-moistened washcloths soaked in a hypoallergenic hy·po·al·ler·gen·ic adj. Having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction. hypoallergenic (hī´pōal´urjen´ik), adj cleansing solution with aloe and vitamin E. Each package contains one head-to-toe bath consisting of 8 disposable cloths, which are made with Tencel[R], a soft, natural fiber. The resealable packages can be microwaved for 1 minute for a warm, soothing bath. Circle 110 on Reader Service Card Wheelchair Alarm Skil-Care Corp The Leveler Leveler Member of a republican faction in England during the English Civil Wars and Commonwealth. The name was coined by the movement's enemies to suggest that its supporters wished to “level men's estates. Pad Wheelchair Alarm is a solid, closed-cell foam pad insert that makes wheelchair sling seats flat and level with the wheelchair frame. An integral alarm system warns caregivers when a patient is about to slip off the seat. The alarm sensor is protected against wear and moisture damage by a vinyl pouch secured beneath the leveler pad. Circle 109 on Reader Service Card |
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