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. . Wheelchair Gendron Inc Gendron manufactures a wide array of reclining wheelchairs that accommodate persons who are overweight, including rigid-frame reclining wheelchairs with a seat width of up to 42 in, a weight capacity of up to 880 lb, and power recline re·cline v. re·clined, re·clin·ing, re·clines v.tr. To cause to assume a leaning or prone position. v.intr. To lie back or down. options; and folding-frame wheelchairs with seat widths between 20 and 30 in, weight capacities between 350 to 700 lb, and a power-assisted reclining back. Standard features include heavy-gauge seat rail guides and seat struts, offset rear wheels for balance and stability, heavy-duty casters, and reinforced side frames. Circle 100 on Reader Service Card Catalog AliMed AliMed's new 148-page catalog, Ergonomics in Your Workplace, offers a range of ergonomic products such as seating and supports, wrist rests, workstations, and computer accessories. The catalog addresses all aspects of job safety, including protection for the back, legs, arms, hands, and eyes; training and assessment aids; and ADA-compliant products. Circle 101 on Reader Service Card Seating Optima Products Inc The Thera-Glide Safety Glider is a rocking chair that does not rock when the user gets into or out of the chair. An automatic locking system prevents rocking as the user sits down; once the user is seated, the lock releases and the user can begin smooth and relaxing gliding. As the user gets up, the lock engages again. Stabilizing front feet and ergonomic armrests provide further security during transfers. Circle 102 on Reader Service Card Orthotic orthotic /or·thot·ic/ (or-thot´ik) serving to protect or to restore or improve function; pertaining to the use or application of an orthosis. or·thot·ic adj. Of or relating to orthotics. Accessory PEL Supply Co The Adjustable Posterior Upright (APU APU Azusa Pacific University APU Auxiliary Power Unit APU Alaska Pacific University APU Asia Pacific University (Japan) APU American Public University APU Anglia Polytechnic University (Chelmsford) ), manufactured by Anatomical Concepts Inc, is a new addition to the PRAFO PRAFO Pressure-Relief Ankle-Foot Orthosis (prosthetics) [R] Ankle-Foot Orthosis. It allows clinicians to calibrate To adjust or bring into balance. Scanners, CRTs and similar peripherals may require periodic adjustment. Unlike digital devices, the electronic components within these analog devices may change from their original specification. See color calibration and tweak. and set the position of the ankle-foot complex in the sagittal plane sagittal plane n. A longitudinal plane that divides the body of a bilaterally symmetrical animal into right and left sections. sagittal plane, n , which provides an adjustable posterior stop. The APU is easily adjusted with a screwdriver and features an ergonomically designed foot-plate, a Kodel[R] liner, and an integral Vibram walking base. Circle 103 on Reader Service Card Treatment Table Hausmann Industries Inc The new Treatment Table #4254 has a 2-in-thick upholstered top with a contoured head section. It is 27-in wide and has gray Formica legs, apron, and stretchers. It is available with an H-brace that is recessed into the table legs with a 4-sided lock-tight joint. Circle 104 on Reader Service Card Cushioning Crown Therapeutics Inc The Comfort Bundle includes one Prodigy[TM] Mattress Overlay, designed for people at risk for skin breakdown or who have a stage I or II ischemic Ischemic An inadequate supply of blood to a part of the body, caused by partial or total blockage of an artery. Mentioned in: Antiangiogenic Therapy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ventricular Fibrillation ischemic ulcer; and one Mosaic[TM] cushion, designed for patients at risk for skin breakdown or who have a history of skin breakdown. Air cells can be adjusted to shape and conform to the person's body, providing a total contact environment in either a seated or lying position. Both products feature air-filled cells that are easy to set up, inflate, and adjust. Circle 105 on Reader Service Card Exercise Machine Smith & Nephew Inc Rehabilitation Division The Kinetec[TM] Centura[TM] Anatomical Shoulder CPM Machine provides postoperative passive range of motion to help prevent joint stiffness, soft-tissue contractures Contractures Definition Contractures are the chronic loss of joint motion due to structural changes in non-bony tissue. These non-bony tissues include muscles, ligaments, and tendons. , and muscle atrophy in the shoulder. The device has a color-coded setup system and a hand control that allows 12 different exercise protocols to be preprogrammed. Circle 106 on Reader Service Card Lumbar Support United Pacific Inc United Pacific offers a new, lightweight, adaptable lumbar support with a Trioxon[R] lining, which provides natural heat therapy, and a removable pad. The support is designed for people with chronic back pain and people who have sports-related back problems. The Trioxon material allows the skin to ventilate ventilate, v 1. to provide with fresh air. v 2. to provide the lungs with air from the atmosphere. v 3. to open, to free, as in to openly express one's feelings. by wicking away moisture, and it raises the skin temperature by 2 to 3 degrees, aiding the natural healing natural healing Alternative healing Alternative health Any healing technique that may be rooted in supernaturalist methods. See Absent healing, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Alexander technique, Applied kinesiology, Ayurvedic medicine, Bioenergetics, Cayce therapies, processes of the body. Circle 107 on Reader Service Card Treatment Table Hausmann Industries Inc The new Crank Hydraulic Treatment Table (model # 4708) has a durable crank hydraulic lift system and height-adjustable hydraulic cylinders built into each of the corner legs. The hand crank adjusts the table height from 27 in to 37 in, and the handle folds away. The tabletop upholstery is available in a choice of 10 vinyl colors. Circle 108 on Reader Service Card 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. Board Fitter International Inc The Fixed Angle Wobble Board is set on a solid sphere that operates on single range of motion of 14 degrees. The Fixed Angle Wobble Board can be used in balance training and core stability exercises in the home or in group exercise classes. The board is made of birch wood and has a 16-in diameter. Circle 109 on Reader Service Card Web Site NuStep Inc NuStep's new Web site (www.newstep.com) contains demonstrations of how to use the TRS See traffic engineering methods. TRS - term rewriting system 4000 seated stepper step·per n. 1. One that steps, especially in a fast or spirited manner. 2. Informal A dancer. Noun 1. machine. This stepping machine features 10 workload levels from a simple stroll to a vigorous uphill challenge. It has a large display screen and an adjustable swivel seat. An optional Polar-compatible display provides accurate wireless heart rate monitoring. Circle 110 on Reader Service Card |
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