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. . Support Hosiery PEL Supply Co A full line of health support hosiery, developed by Carolon Health Care Products, is now available. It includes 2-way stretch pantyhose and knee-high hose of sheer fabric. Medium Support/Class I products help address the factors that cause heaviness or fatigue in the legs and help improve circulation and prevent varicosities and swelling. Firm Compression/Class II products help prevent varicose veins Varicose Veins Definition Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, elongated superficial veins that are usually seen in the legs. Description and help control swelling and complications from chronic venous insufficiencies. Firm Compression/Class III knee-length hose are used in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency or venous ulcers and following sclerotherapy sclerotherapy /scle·ro·ther·a·py/ (skler?o-ther´ah-pe) injection of a chemical irritant into a vein to produce inflammation and eventual fibrosis and obliteration of the lumen, as for treatment of hemorrhoids. and vein ligation ligation /li·ga·tion/ (li-ga´shun) the application of a ligature. tubal ligation sterilization of the female by constricting, severing, or crushing the uterine tubes. . Circle 171 on Reader Service Card Rehabilitation Device HealthyQuipment Inc The RehabiliStation is a multifunctional rehabilitation device that can accommodate 4 patients at a time. It features a heavy-duty adjustable shelving unit, a staircase and platform, and a ladder. The shoveling unit can be used for pre-employment and return-to-work employment screening and testing. The staircase and platform can be used for gait training, functional tasks, and knee rehabilitation. The ladder can help test climbing and functional testing. Circle 174 on Reader Service Card Taping Table Dynatronics The Cumberland[TM] Oak Taping Table measures 24 in wide, 48 in long, and 36 in high. The table top is padded with 2 in of medium-density foam and is upholstered in Naugahyde[R]. The table has an H-brace for stability, and the legs are triple-bolted for strength and durability. Circle 172 on Reader Service Card Balance Training Fitter International Inc The Tri-Level Wobble wobble /wob·ble/ (wob´'l) to move unsteadily or unsurely back and forth or from side to side. See under hypothesis. wob·ble n. 1. and Rocker Boards can be used for balance training, fitness, and rehabilitation. They help users increase range of motion and proprioceptive Proprioceptive Pertaining to proprioception, or the awareness of posture, movement, and changes in equilibrium and the knowledge of position, weight, and resistance of objects as they relate to the body. awareness by helping to improve posture, core stability, and reaction time. The boards come in 3 different challenge levels: Beginner (20-in, square Rocker board), Intermediate (20-in, circular board), and Advanced (16-in, circular board). Circle 178 on Reader Service Card Stretching Device OPTP OPTP Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products OPTP Operability and Performance Test Plan OPTP Option Php The Stress Releaser Stretchcloth includes a stretch cloth and a booklet that describes 27 step-by-step exercises. The Stretchcloth helps users increase their flexibility, strengthen their skeletal muscles Skeletal muscles Muscles that move the skeleton. All of the muscles under voluntary control are skeletal muscles. Mentioned in: Creatine Kinase Test , and realign their posture. Circle 173 on Reader Service Card Knee 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. Smith & Nephew Inc, Rehabilitation Division The Rolyan[R] Slip-Resistant Knee Immobilizer is designed to provide immobilization Immobilization Definition Immobilization refers to the process of holding a joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace. This is done to prevent an injured area from moving while it heals. for the knee following surgery or injury. It is constructed from soft material with padded side stays and fabrifoam[TM] inserts to minimize migration. The immobilizer is offered in both short (20 in) and long (24 in) sizes. Circle 175 on Reader Service Card 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. Device BioMedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. Life Systems The new BioStim[R] LX TENS device is a compact electrical stimulation device with an easy-to-read LED screen and a digital keypad. The device has 4 programmable functions: continuous, modulation. and 2 types of "burst." A timer allows patients to use the device for a specified period of time. Circle 176 on Reader Service Card Patient Education Visual Health Information PC-KITS is an electronic version of the popular KIT series of patient education materials. Clinicians can create an exercise program by "dragging" an exercise and its related information from the Exercise page and dropping it into the Routine page. Favorite exercises can be bookmarked for easy retrieval, and custom versions can be created and saved. Circle 179 on Reader Service Card Positioning Pillow Bailey Manufacturing Co The Positioning Half Roll Pillow Model 82 helps position patients Comfortably for examination and treatment. Covered in heavy-duty vinyl, the pillow is available in 26 decorator colors. It measures 12 in wide x 24 in long x 6 in high. Circle 177 on Reader Service Card Catalog Abilitations Abilitations' new fall catalog includes a new "Interactions" section that contains over 50 products for use in sensory rooms. The "Interactions" products allow individuals with neurological or cognitive challenges to alter their environment with the touch of a switch. The entire catalog has over 170 pages and hundreds of products. Circle 180 on Reader Service Card Children's Rider Power Pumper Products The Power Pumper 2000[TM] is designed for children aged 5 to 11 years. This riding device uses a push-pull pump action that helps build arm and leg strength while providing a smooth, exciting ride. The Power Pumper 2000 has a comfortable one-piece molded seat, foot rests, long-lasting wheels, and a hand brake. It supports up to 200 lb. Circle 181 on Reader Service Card 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. Ferno-Washington Inc The Aquatic Circuit Gym is an underwater circuit training gym that features 8 different exercise machines: Aquatic Cycle, Aquatic Ski Trainer, Aquatic Treadmill, Aquatic Rower, Aquatic Stepper step·per n. 1. One that steps, especially in a fast or spirited manner. 2. Informal A dancer. Noun 1. , Aquatic Arm Cycle, Aquatic Slide Board, and Aquatic Parallel Bars. Each machine performs one or more specific exercises in water that is chest- or neck-deep, and each machine offers easy access to users. Circle 182 on Reader Service Card Electrotherapy Device Stimtech Inc The new Stimtech K2 is designed for use with children and young people. It uses advanced digital technology to provide electrical stimulation in a small portable device. It offers 4 preprogrammed settings and is fully programmable. The K2 can be used in a variety of settings, including the home. Circle 184 on Reader Service Card Catalog Ball Dynamics International The new 1999-2000 Product Catalog includes the addition of a broadened line of rehabilitation and fitness products and education materials. These products include ball accessories, sensory and balance products, TheraShapes[TM] positioning and balance products, resistance exercise products, and 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. fitness products. Circle 185 on Reader Service Card Catalog OPTP The Volume Twelve catalog includes products and resources for manual therapy and balance and proprioception proprioception Perception of stimuli relating to position, posture, equilibrium, or internal condition. Receptors (nerve endings) in skeletal muscles and on tendons provide constant information on limb position and muscle action for coordination of limb movements. as well as an expanded "Active Therapy" section. It also contains Gymnic[R] Balls, TheraBand[R] products, OPTP Foam Rollers, and the Original McKenzie[R] Lumbar rolls. Circle 183 on Reader Service Card Pressure Ulcer Pressure ulcer Also known as a decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcers are open wounds that form whenever prolonged pressure is applied to skin covering bony outcrops of the body. Patients who are bedridden are at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Relief Precision Dynamics Corp The Heeler heel·er n. 1. One who heels shoes. 2. Informal A ward heeler. heeler Noun Austral & NZ a dog that herds cattle by biting at their heels [R] is designed to prevent heel pressure and to help speed recovery from existing ulcers. The inflatable Heeler[R] encircles the ankle and gently lifts and suspends the heel above the sleeping surface, removing possible contract pressure. It weighs 6.8 oz and fits all patients. Circle 186 on Reader Service Card Exercise Equipment North Coast Medical Inc The new ChairCiser[TM] helps provide non-impact exercise for both the upper and lower extremities. This device features a pedaling mechanism, an arm pull/leg press bar, and arm pull bands for arm and shoulder exercise. The ChairCiser[TM] collapses for easy transport. Circle 187 on Reader Service Card |
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