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Prosthesis 

PEL Supply Co

The Free-Flow System, manufactured by Ohio Willow Wood, is a prosthesis designed for active people with lower extremity amputations. Combining a shock-absorbing rotational pylon and a multiaxial dynamic foot, this system provides up to 20 degrees of rotation and can help amputees travel over uneven terrain more easily. The alignment and customization of the bumpers can be completed easily. Components can be purchased separately or as a complete system.

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Iontophoresis Electrodes

Smith & Nephew Rehabilitation Division

The KinePac[TM] Iontophoresis Electrode Kit makes it easy to reuse the return electrode throughout the course of treatment. The kits include 6 delivery electrodes and 1 dispersive electrode, which are packaged in a reclosable plastic bag. The bags have space to print the patient's name and number, the treatment start and end dates, and how many treatments have been given. After each treatment, the dispersive electrode is placed in the bag for reuse.

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Catalog

AliMed

The 148-page Ergonomics In Your Workplace catalog contains an array of products that optimize workplace comfort and efficiency. The products encompass all aspects of job safety, including protection for the back, legs, arms, hands, and eyes. The catalog also includes training and assessment aids, a full line of ADA-compliant products, ergonomic products for the laboratory, and form-fitting hand tools.

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Therapy Pools

SwimEx

SwimEx aquatic therapy pools can be used for onsite sports rehabilitation and conditioning programs. The patented paddle-wheel propulsion system creates an adjustable flow of water and provides an even, measurable resistance medium that permits athletes to run, swim, or complete a therapeutic exercise program against 40 different speeds from 0 to 6.5 mph. The current creates a consistent "wall of water," allowing the athlete to simulate sport-specific activities without turbulence or varying resistance.

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Surgical Gloves

Regent Medical

All Biogel surgical gloves have been enhance with improved fit, feel, and comfort. Biogel gloves contain less than 50 micrograms of watersoluble protein and are powder-free to eliminate complications from glove powder.

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Othotic Cushions

AliMed

The Freedom[R] Trilaminate 1 is a 3-layer foot orthosis designed for management of the diabetic foot. The cushion comes in a variety of pre-cut sizes and in blocker form. The molded blocker allows the Trilaminate 1 to be cut, shaped, and trimmed to fit special foot requirements, and the pre-cut orthoses can be modified easily to fit any shoe. The othosis has a top layer of ProCell[TM] EVA that molds directly to the foot by heat or pressure, ensuring a snug fit and minimizing movement in the shoe. The middle layer is made of dense Poron[R] foam that attenuates shear and absorbs shock. The bottom layer is ProCell Plus[TM] EVA which provides support, a moderate longitudinal arch, an articulate cross-arch support, and a stabilizing deep heel cup.

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Parallel Bars

Hausmann Industries Inc

The Model 1316 Wall Mounted Folding Parallel Bars are only 14-in deep with 7-ft long stainless steel handrails. The handrails have a fixed width of 25 in and a height that can be adjusted from 26 in to 39 in. The 2 uprights extend into the room and can be quickly mounted on fixed floor plates.

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Activities of Daily Living

AbleNet

The new Imagination Station's flexible tool holders and motorized action arm allows students with disabilities to use most standard scissors, punches, stamps, and staplers with a single switch activation. Each of the environmental control's 4 adjustable tool holders fits between its solid base and the motorized activation arm. For each tool, teachers can select and insert the proper base and tool. Students can cut, punch, stamp, or staple with every 4- to 6-second up or down movement. Tool holders are easy to insert and remove and accommodate typical adult scissors, standard staplers, lightweight 3-hole punches, and woodblock and foam stamps up to 3 in x 2.5 in.

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Socks

PEL Supply Co

The new SmartKnit[R] Bracing and Interface Socks are knit in a continuous spiral and are made with DuPont CoolMax[R] with Lycra[R] spandex. This construction avoids the pressure created by seams. Microsafe[R] fibers, knit throughout the sock, inhibit bacterial and fungal growth.

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Catalog

Fitter International Inc

Fitter International's 2001 product catalog contains new additions to the Fitter product line, including Weeble Boards, the VersaFitter, Rotational Disks, and a Fixed Angle Wobble Board. Additional products include ProBells' adjustable weights, the NRG Ball for functional stability, the Heart Talker monitor by Kathy Smith, and a rowing simulator by WaterRower.

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Therapy Balls

Abilitations

The latest Abilitations catalog contains a new line of therapy balls--the Squishy Balls--that provide tactile and visual feedback. Each ball provides its own form of sensory feedback: the Lite-Up Lava Ball lights up when squeezed, the Icky Yicky Ball has internal balls surrounded by gel that move around when squeezed, the Color Morph Gel Ball changes color when squeezed, the Spiky Gel Ball has soft spikes for tactile diversity, and the Bead Ball is filled with tiny beads that provide tactile simulation when squeezed. The Squishy Balls are available for purchase individually or as a set.

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