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. . Electrotherapy electrotherapy /elec·tro·ther·a·py/ (-ther´ah-pe) treatment of disease by means of electricity. e·lec·tro·ther·a·py n. Medical therapy using electric currents. Smith & Nephew Rehabilitation Division The portable Kinetec[TM] 3-Channel Electrotherapy Unit provides interferential, interferential premodulated, biphasic bi·pha·sic adj. Having two distinct phases: a biphasic waveform; a biphasic response to a stimulus. , and high-volt stimulation. Interferential and interferential premodulated stimulation provide alternating and consecutive timing as well as static, scan, and target sweep. High-volt stimulation provides twin peak monophasic waveforms; a selection of contraction/ rest cycles, ramp times, and frequency ranges; and polarity selection. The biphasic stimulation offers normal, cocontraction, and reciprocal modes; a selection of on/off cycles and ramp times; and pulse rates and widths that can be customized. Circle 100 on Reader Service Card Catalog AliMed The new Fall Management catalog offers a wide selection of products that are designed to help prevent patient falls, aid ambulation am·bu·late intr.v. am·bu·lat·ed, am·bu·lat·ing, am·bu·lates To walk from place to place; move about. [Latin ambul , and increase patient comfort. The products include alarms, independent and assisted transfer devices, bed bolsters and positioners, lap cushions, restraints, and wheelchair safety accessories. A section on care for patients with Alzheimer diseases features resources to help caregivers assess motor sensory skills, negotiate difficult behavior, and provide communication and memory activities. Circle 103 on Reader Service Card Hand 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. DeRoyal The Pucci Air Short Opponens Opponens can refer to:
pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. sizes. Circle 102 on Reader Service Card Diabetic Socks PEL Supply Co Creative Diabetic Socks, manufactured by Comfort Products, are designed for patients with diabetes or circulation problems. These crew-style socks have a fully fitted heel and toe pocket and feature a looser, nonrestrictive non·re·stric·tive adj. 1. Not restrictive: nonrestrictive zoning. 2. Grammar top that extends to the mid-calf. The socks are fully cushioned for easy walking. They are reversible, which allows wearers to have either the terry cotton side or the smooth side against their foot. The socks come in unbleached natural cotton and brown, navy, and black colors and are available in 3 sizes: women's size 7-11, men's size 10-13, and men's size 13-15. Circle 101 on Reader Service Card Weight Storage Rack Hausmann Industries Inc Hausmann introduces the Multipurpose Weight-Storage Rack (Model #5569). This rack contains 11 pegboard safety hooks for weights, 20 safety hooks for dumbbells, and a 2-door storage cabinet on the opposite side that has 2 adjustable shelves and 1 fixed shelf. The weight rack rests on 3-in swiveling casters. Circle 104 on Reader Service Card Product Modifications Bauerfeind USA Inc Bauerfeind announces modifications to 7 of its most popular products. The GenuTrain[R] knee support now comes with a softer fabric for better[R] patient comfort. The MalleoTrain[R] ankle support has been redesigned and features a 2-piece silicone insert for a more comfortable fit around the malleoli and in the shoe. The lining material and width of the MalleoLoc[R] ankle brace have been modified to increase patient comfort and shock absorption. The LumboTrain[R] back support has added easy-to-use straps with a Velcro closure that will help patients dress more easily. The thumb area ManuTrain[R] wrist support has been redesigned to increase patient comfort and allow them to continue with everyday activities. The ViscoHeel[R] N and ViscoHeel[R] K heel cushions will be available soon in clear silicone. Circle 106 on Reader Service Card Exercise Bands Ball Dynamics International Ball Dynamics now offers a complete line of exercise bands, including TheraBand[R], Resist-A-Band, and their latest, "Travel `Round Resistive resistive /re·sis·tive/ (re-zis´tiv) pertaining to or characterized by resistance. Exercise Package." This newly designed fitness program combines resistive bands, tubing, and a 9-in Overball. Circle 105 on Reader Service Card Orthopedic Shoes orthopedic shoes A term coined by the shoe industry, not by the orthopedic community at large; OSs may harm a normal child's foot as they are too stiff. See Orthosis. PW Minor & Son The "Sandy" is a new women's pedorthic shoe that has a t-strap design with a Velcro[R] closure. This shoe is made with new soft leathers and matching outsoles and has 3 rows of lock stitch on the strap for adjustments. The "Sandy" has a pillow back with a foam-padded collar for heel fit. A polyurethane outsole features a wider midfoot and a 10degree Orthoflare[R] in the heel. Circle 109 on Reader Service Card Cold Therapy Smith & Nephew Rehabilitation Division The Kinetec[R] ECT ECT electroconvulsive therapy. ECT abbr. electroconvulsive therapy ECT Electroconvulsive therapy sometimes is used to treat depression or mania when pharmaceutical treatment fails. (Extended Cold Therapy) System provides a comfortable method of applying cold therapy. When the therapy pack is frozen, ice crystals form around internal soft polymer crystal granules Granules Small packets of reactive chemicals stored within cells. Mentioned in: Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies ; however, does not form on the surface granules, which provides improved skin tolerance. The system is available in neoprene neoprene: see rubber. neoprene Any of a class of elastomers (rubberlike synthetic organic compounds of high molecular weight) made by polymerization of the monomer 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene and vulcanized (cross-linked, like rubber), by sulfur, wraps and foam wraps for the shoulder, knee, back, elbow, and ankle. The Kinetec[R] ECT Shoulder Wrap is pictured. Circle 110 on Reader Service Card Catalog NZ Manufacturing Inc The new Training and Therapy Products catalog includes the addition of a broadened line of rehabilitation, swim training, sports training, and general fitness products. It also includes the StretchCordz[R] line of swim training products for both in-water and dry-land training, MediCordz[R] rehabilitation and strength training products that cover all major joints and muscle groups, and TurfCordz[R] that are used for high-level athletic training athletic training Sports medicine The practice of physical conditioning and reconditioning of athletes and prevention of injuries incurred by athletes. See Athlete, Athletic trainer. . Circle 107 on Reader Service Card Electric Table Hausmann Industries Inc The Multi-Purpose Econo-Line Electric Table (Model #4710) features electric 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. height adjustment from 20 in to 38 in high, an air spring pneumatic head rest that can be adjusted from 80 degrees above to 20 degrees below horizontal, and hands-free foot control operation. 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