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. . 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. PEL Supply Co The Maple Lea[TM] Orthosis, manufactured by Becker Orthopedic, is designed for children between 4 and 12 years of age who have cerebral palsy. This hip orthosis is designed to maintain the length of the involved muscles and to control or prevent the recurrence of deformity after soft tissue release or other related hip surgeries. Its joint design uses a split cam wedge that allows clinicians to align and position the hip accurately. The pelvic section comes in 2 sizes: one for pelvic diameters of 8 1/4 in or larger and another for pelvic diameters of less than 8 1/4 in. Circle 100 on Reader Service Card Balance Device Abilitations Abilitations introduces SensaTrak[TM], an oversized, multisensory multisensory /mul·ti·sen·so·ry/ (mul?te-sen´sah-re) capable of responding to more than one kind of sensory input, as certain neurons in the central nervous system. tube that provides visual, vestibular, tactile, and auditory stimuli that will help children develop their balancing and sensorimotor sensorimotor /sen·so·ri·mo·tor/ (sen?sor-e-mo´ter) both sensory and motor. sen·so·ri·mo·tor adj. Of, relating to, or combining the functions of the sensory and motor activities. skills. The SensaTrak[TM] contains several air-filled, bubble tubes. Each clear vinyl tube is filled with colored balls that provide visual, tactile, and auditory stimuli as they flow through the lettered and numbered chambers. Circle 101 on Reader Service Card Wheelchair Gendron Inc Gendron Inc builds power wheelchairs for users who are obese. Each wheelchair has a weight capacity of 850 lb and a nonfolding frame. The seat depth, plane angle, seat-to-floor height, back height, and seat width can be customized. The wheelchair is powered by direct drive motors for quiet, efficient operation and is guided by a fully programmable joystick. Circle 104 on Reader Service Card Therapy Pool SwimEx Systems SwimEx Systems has unveiled its newest and largest therapy pool--the 1000T This pool provides a water surface area of 14 x 10 ft, which can accommodate 8 patients for group exercise. The pool features a patented paddle wheel propulsion system that generates a smooth laminar flow. SwimEx can customize the length of the pool by adding 2-ft increments, which allow for a maximum water surface area of 18 x 10 ft. Circle 103 on Reader Service Card Splint AliMed The Shin Saver[TM] helps relieve shin and calf pain by actively supporting and splinting splinting /splint·ing/ (splin´ting) 1. application of a splint, or treatment by use of a splint. 2. in dentistry, the application of a fixed restoration to join two or more teeth into a single rigid unit. the painful and inflamed tissues that are symptomatic of shin splints. The Shin Saver has a support pad that can be positioned at the precise location of each athlete's injury. The straps on this splint adjust to individual injuries while accounting for the expansion of the calf during exercise. Circle 105 on Reader Service Card Wrist Support CMO CMO See: Collateralized mortgage obligation CMO See collateralized mortgage obligation (CMO). Inc The Carpal-Lock wrist support helps in the conservative management of 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. and helps reduce the chance of repetitive strain injuries. The dorsal splint design protects the wrist from the effects of repetitive movement. The adjustable straps do not exert any external pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The Carpal-Lock is available for either the left or right hand and in small, medium, or large sizes. Circle 108 on Reader Service Card Catalog Sprint Rothhammer International The new 96-page Aquatic Products catalog contains the latest products for water therapy, aerobics, rehabilitation, swimming, teaching, and water polo, along with toys, games, and books. Circle 102 on Reader Service Card Ultrasound Smith & Nephew Inc Rehabilitation Division The Kinetec[R] Dual-Channel Ultrasound Unit delivers in 2 frequencies, 1 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. and 3 MHz, with duty cycles of 10%, 20%, 50%, and continuous. The device has an input for 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. . The unit is portable and includes a treatment protocol manual, electrotherapy interactive CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , and a 1 [cm.sup.2] sound head. Circle 107 on Reader Service Card Treatment Table Hausmann Industries Inc The new Folding Treatment Table #4075 features a fold-away design that saves floor space. It has a 2-in thick foam upholstered top available in 10 colors, 2 folding Formica laminate legs, and a sturdy floor support wall-mounting plate for added strength. It projects out to 8 in when folded. Circle 109 on Reader Service Card Skin Care Johnson & Johnson Medical Prevacare[TM] Total Solution Skin Care Spray is a 3-in-1 product that combines a cleanser, a moisturizer mois·tur·iz·er n. A cosmetic lotion or cream applied to the skin to counter dryness. moisturizer n → crema hidratante moisturizer moist n , and a skin protectant protectant /pro·tec·tant/ (pro-tek´tant) protective. protectant, protective 1. affording defense or immunity. 2. an agent affording defense against harmful influence. . The spray utilizes a patented liposomal technology that includes a mild cleanser and petrolatum petrolatum (pĕtrəlā`təm), colorless to yellowish-white hydrocarbon mixture obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum. to clean and deliver a barrier into the fissures and crevices of damaged skin. Circle 110 on Reader Service Card Stander Altimate Medical Inc The new EasyStand 5000 Youth can accommodate adolescent children of heights between 4 ft 2 in and 5 ft 8 in and who weigh up to 180 lb. This stander is available with the desk feature, which allows the youth to use the tray in all positions, from sitting to standing. Circle 106 on Reader Service Card |
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