Product News.Stimulation and Ultrasound Mettler Electronics Corp The Mettler Trio of combination stimulation and ultrasound machines includes the Sys*Stim[R] 294, which provides 4 channels of muscle stimulation; the Sonicator[R] Plus 994, which provides 4 channels of muscle stimulation and also offers 1 and 3 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. of ultrasound; and the Sonicator[R] Plus 992, which provides 2 channels of muscle stimulation and ultrasound. All 3 devices provide muscle stimulation using the same waveforms: interferential, premodulated, medium frequency, biphasic bi·pha·sic adj. Having two distinct phases: a biphasic waveform; a biphasic response to a stimulus. (TNS TNS transcutaneous neural stimulation. ), high volt and microcurrent. Circle 181 on Reader Service Card Wrist Splint Silipos Inc The SiloSplint combines a non-rigid splint and a soft polymer gel pad. The splint protects against external trauma and helps relieve inflammation and pain from arthritis, tendinitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome carpal tunnel syndrome: see repetitive stress injury. carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) Painful condition caused by repetitive stress to the wrist over time. . When attached to the interior of the splint, the polymer gel pad helps cushion, absorb, and redistribute external pressure. It also releases mineral oil to help reduce and prevent hypertrophic scar hypertrophic scar Keloid, see there formation in incision sites. The gel pad may also be chilled to provide cold therapy. Circle 183 on Reader Service Card Wheelchair Cushion Flofit Medical LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control The Comfortseat wheelchair cushion provides comfort, positioning, and stability for people who use wheelchairs. Its flexing design helps maintain good posture and helps remove pressure from critical areas. The cushion is made with a sell:skinning, durable polyurethane foam. Circle 171 on Reader Service Card Rehabilitation Equipment Topper Sportsmedicine The SportCord[R] exercise and rehabilitation system is a "gym in a bag" that helps provide a complete workout for all major joint and muscle systems. It is also small enough to fit into a mesh bag the size of a grapefruit. This exercise and rehabilitation system contains 3 elastic polypropylene cords with different resistance levels, webbed polypropylene doorjamb door·jamb n. Either of the two vertical pieces framing a doorway and supporting the lintel. Also called doorpost. doorjamb Noun and door knob attachments, an aerobic waist belt, and a webbed foot/ankle/leg attachment. Illustrated instructions are included. Circle 172 on Reader Service Card Patient Transfer Liko Inc The new UNO 100 is a compact, mobile lift system that does not require large amounts of floor space, but provides a lilt capacity comparable to other patient lifts. It can be used in hospitals and other facilities with small rooms and confined patient treatment areas. Circle 174 on Reader Service Card Activities of Daily Living DayLight Technologies Inc The Uplift Commode commode Piece of furniture resembling the English chest of drawers, used in France from the late 17th century. Most had marble tops, and some were fitted with pairs of doors. Assist[TM] attaches to the frame of standard bedside commodes and helps users sit or rise. The device provides a gentle, controlled lift that supports up to 80% of a user's weight. A hydropneumatic piston provides the lifting action when users shift their weight forward to stand. It does not require batteries. Circle 175 on Reader Service Card Catalog PEL Supply Co The new PEL Central Fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. catalog includes descriptions and pricing on the full line of products, such as carvings, diagnostic sockets, definitive sockets, and finished prostheses Prostheses A synthetic object that resembles a missing anatomical part. Mentioned in: Microphthalmia and Anophthalmia . The catalog also includes measurement guides for prostheses for both the upper and lower extremities and a CAD measurement sheet. Circle 177 on Reader Service Card Splint Maramed Orthopedic Systems The Passive Night Stretch Splint is a soft, patient-compliant splint designed to provide continuous and effective stretching of the plantar fascia Plantar fascia A tough fibrous band of tissue surrounding the muscles of the sole of the foot. Also called plantar aponeurosis. Mentioned in: Heel Spurs and Achilles tendon Achilles tendon n. The large tendon connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle of the leg. Also called calcanean tendon, heel tendon. . This night splint can be easily applied and has a soft cover and straps for patient comfort. Flexion flexion /flex·ion/ (flek´shun) the act of bending or the condition of being bent. flex·ion n. 1. The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors. 2. is preset to 15 degrees and a toe wedge may be added to increase the stretch of the fascia fascia (făsh`ēə), fibrous tissue network located between the skin and the underlying structure of muscle and bone. Fascia is composed of two layers, a superficial layer and a deep layer. . It is available in 2 universal splint sizes that fit shoesranging in size from women's size 4 to men's size 12. Circle 176 on Reader Service Card Activities of Daily Living Maddak Inc The Ableware Elevated Push-Up Toilet Seat with Armrests converts a standard toilet seat into an elevated seat to help a person sit and rise from the seat. The seat bolts onto most standard toilets and uses a standard seat to maintain the decor of the bathroom. Elevated design increases the toilet's height by 3 in. Circle 179 on Reader Service Card Mobility Device Merry Walker Corp The new Merry Walker[R] Motivator helps restore functional mobility to users by allowing them to move by foot-paddling. The steel frame offers lumbar support; the narrow, padded seat helps exercise the thigh and lower extremities; a trapezoid-shaped arm in the front helps rebuild upper-body strength; and the U-shaped base gives the user plenty of paddle space. A pneumatic lift under the seat adjusts the seat height from 16 to 26 in. Circle 180 on Reader Service Card Rehabilitation Device Smith & Nephew Inc Rehabilitation Division The Kinetec[R] Adventa[TM] Knee CPM Machine is a lightweight unit that folds for portability and storage. Its patient-friendly design offers an innovative positioning system and an automatic length setting for the lower leg. The digital hand control is easy to use, and the screw-drive transmission provides quiet operation. Circle 182 on Reader Service Card Unweighing System Biodex Medical System The new Unweighing System helps restore the ambulatory ability of patients with stroke, spinal cord injury Spinal Cord Injury Definition Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control. Description Approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur each year in the United States. , joint replacement, back pain, arthritis, or amputation amputation (ăm'pyətā`shən), removal of all or part of a limb or other body part. Although amputation has been practiced for centuries, the development of sophisticated techniques for treatment and prevention of infection has greatly by reducing the body-weight load on joints. This system is portable and requires no electric connection; it can be used independently or in conjunction with a treadmill. The integral lift mechanism helps lift the patient directly from a seated position. The harness removes a predetermined pre·de·ter·mine v. pre·de·ter·mined, pre·de·ter·min·ing, pre·de·ter·mines v.tr. 1. To determine, decide, or establish in advance: portion of the load from the patient's legs. Circle 185 on Reader Service Card Work Hardening Bailey Manufacturing Co The Work Lifting/Bolt Center Model 6030 is a combination upper-extremity, range-of-motion assembly box and work capacity box. It is 13 1/2, in wide x 24 in long x 12 in high, and it has a removable weight holder with weight keeper. The box's empty weight is 11 1/2 lb, and it has a weight capacity of 80 lb. A variety of fasteners are included. Circle 184 on Reader Service Card Catalogs Uni-Patch Medical Supplies Uni-Patch offers a variety of product literature including (1) product information guides for Versa Versa Versatile System Architecture (Genrad) Hot/Cold Therapy Products and TENS & Electromedical Supplies that offer technical information and descriptions, (2) Versa Product Brochures that feature reusable gel packs and accessories to provide hot or cold therapy, and (3) the TENS & Electromedical Supplies Brochure that features a complete line of electrodes and accessories. Circle 178 on Reader Service Card Software BioEx Systems Inc Ergo Latin, therefore; hence; because. ergo (air-go) conj. Latin for therefore, often used in legal writings. Its most famous use was in "Cogito, ergo sum:" "I think, therefore I am" principle by French philosopher Rene Descartes (1596-1650). Pro software can help alleviate muscle tension and reduce the risk of repetitive stress injuries. It automatically informs computer users when to take rests and shows them exercises and stretches. The settings can be customized for time, keystrokes, or both. It is easy to use and install. Circle 186 on Reader Service Card Exercise Equipment Altimate Medical Inc The EasyStand 6000 Glider therapeutic standing system provides safe, dynamic leg movement and therapeutic motion while standing. The glider handles are linked together, allowing one leg to move forward while the other moves backward. Users can transfer to the seat, use a pump to raise themselves into a standing position, and move the glider handles for leg motion and upper-body therapy. A digital monitor keeps track of calories burned, distance, time, and speed. The EasyStand Glider 6000 has 10 settings from mild to vigorous. Circle 173 on Reader Service Card Work Hardening Bailey Manufacturing Co The Model 6080 Work Hardening Group I Basics incorporates a number of work hardening products that simulate on-the-job tasks. It includes a step tool, work device, companion sled, lifting bolt center, workstation, lift box, and adjustable height shelf. Circle 187 on Reader Service Card |
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