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. . Exercise Device MedDev Corp The new Jaw Helper[R] Jaw Therapy System is designed to restore normal mandibular mandibular (mandib´y  lr),adj pertaining to the lower jaw. range of motion when the jaw opening has been restricted because of trismus trismus /tris·mus/ (triz´mus) motor disturbance of the trigeminal nerve, especially spasm of the masticatory muscles, with difficulty in opening the mouth (lockjaw); a characteristic early symptom of tetanus. , temporomandibular joint disorders Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Definition Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is the name given to a group of symptoms that cause pain in the head, face, and jaw. , burns, or postoperative trauma. The device provides gentle stretching of the jaw to help promote the healing of scar tissue and decrease the risk of reinjury and formation of new scars. The resistance, opening, and length of each stretch can be controlled by the patient or by elastic bands. Circle 100 on Reader Service Card Pedorthic Footwear PW Minor & Son "The Hampton" for men is a shoe with a traditional saddle oxford pattern with detailed overlay. It offers a pillow back with a foam-padded collar for improved heel fit. With an all-calfskin leather lining, Goodyear welt and midsole mid·sole n. The middle layer of a sole, as of an athletic shoe, often designed to disperse weight or provide stability to the foot. construction, lightweight Vibram[R] EVA Eva to marry winner of singing contest. [Ger. Opera: Wagner, Meistersinger, Westerman, 225–228] See : Prize 1. Eva - A toy ALGOL-like language used in "Formal Specification of Programming Languages: A Panoramic Primer", F.G. outsole, and steel shank, this shoe helps promote maximal foot health and provide added stability and greater comfort. The shoe is available in a variety of colors. Circle 101 on Reader Service Card Catalog Abilitations Abilitations' new catalog features moe than 100 new products that are designed to help parents, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other health care professionals who work with children with special needs. These products can be used to help children in several areas, including mobility, balance, vestibular motion, visual and auditory perception, fine motor skills, and tactile functions. Circle 102 on Reader Service Card Videotape Altimate Medical Inc Life After SCI (Scalable Coherent Interface) An IEEE standard for a high-speed bus that uses wire or fiber-optic cable. It can transfer data up to 1GBytes/sec. (hardware) SCI - 1. Scalable Coherent Interface. 2. UART. : Vol 1 is a free video that provides information to help encourage and motivate people with recent spinal cord injuries. Topics include boarding planes, renting cars, downhill 4-wheeling, hand cycling, wheelchair softball, motivational interviews, importance of standing, and going to school. The second volume is scheduled for release in December 2000. Circle 104 on Reader Service Card Bariatric Bariatric Pertaining to the study, prevention, or treatment of overweight. Mentioned in: Malnutrition 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. Gendron The Extra Duty Bariatric Commode is made with a heavy-duty, stainless-steel frame construction with a weight capacity of 700 lb. The commode provides offset rear legs for stability, 26 in of width between the arms, and a seat height that can be adjusted from 18 in to 24 in. It also features non-skid leg tips and a full-width back rail. Circle 103 on Reader Service Card Gel Pad AliMed Inc The new QualCare[TM] Gel Pad evenly distributes a patient's weight to help prevent restricted circulation that can cause tissue damage. The pad is filled with a viscoelastic Adj. 1. viscoelastic - having viscous as well as elastic properties natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" gel that decreases pressure by molding to each body part without bottoming out. The gel pad measures 9 x 9 in, and it can be used under the head or for small body parts. The pad is disposable and is available as a single item or in a case of 3. Circle 106 on Reader Service Card Exercise Equipment NZ Manufacturing Inc The MediCordz[R] Back Kit provides rowing and trunk exercises for stabilizing the back. Each kit comes with 2 modular handles, resistance tubes, and a combination mounting loop. These resistance products were designed by therapists, exercise physiologists, and materials engineers for maximal function and comfort. Circle 105 on Reader Service Card Knee Strap PEL Supply Co The Dual Action Knee Strap from Cho-Pat Inc incorporates many of the features of the original Knee Strap but also helps strengthen the patella patella (pətĕl`ə): see kneecap. by applying pressure on the tendon above it. This action helps reduce the force of the quadriceps femoris muscle
adj. Incorrectly aligned. mis  a·lign ment n. of the quadriceps muscle. The Knee Strap is available in sizes extra-small to extra-large. Circle 108 on Reader Service Card Massage Product Ball Dynamics International The Hard Sensory Ball has been added to Ball Dynamics' line of massage and sensory products. The Hard Sensory Ball is very firm compared to the standard Sensory Ball and is designed for various massage techniques. It is available in 2 sizes. Circle 107 on Reader Service Card Body Composition Analyzer Zelcore Corp The FUTREX 6100/XL[R] and FUTREX 5000[R] body composition analyzers directly measure body fat, lean mass, normalized body water, and body mass index with a single-site, noninvasive test that uses near-infrared light. Results can be printed out on the instrument's self-contained printer or on 4-color forms when connected to an external printer. Circle 110 on Reader Service Card Aquatic Therapy Ferno-Washington Inc The Ferno[R] AquaGaiter[TM] Underwater Treadmill System offers low impact aerobic exercise for muscle development. The system uses a hydraulic direct-drive system powered by a hydraulic pumping unit that is equipped with a variable speed motor, motor controller, and a speed control device. Circle 109 on Reader Service Card |
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