Product News.Knee 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. DeRoyal The Pro-Glide Dynamic ROM Knee Orthosis has a rigid, lightweight, aluminum frame that allows easy alignment of the hinge joint hinge joint n. A uniaxial joint in which a broad, transversely cylindrical convexity on one bone fits into a corresponding concavity on the other, allowing motion in one plane only, as in the elbow. Also called ginglymoid joint. with the patient's knee and a precision gear-hinge system that provides smooth tension control with a simple turning of the adjustment mechanism. The Pro-Lock EZ Application system helps the patient remove and put on the orthosis without reducing the tension setting. Circle 100 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. Device OPTP OPTP Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products OPTP Operability and Performance Test Plan OPTP Option Php The AquaBodyCiser is a new product designed to help provide aquatic rehabilitation to people with low back pain or orthopedic injuries. The device can be used to strengthen the muscles in the lumbo-pelvic and abdominal regions, provide lumbar stabilization and cardiovascular exercise cardiovascular exercise Sports medicine Any vigorous aerobic exercise, which near-maxes the heart rate–eg, basketball, bicycling, cross-country skiing, dancing, hiking, jogging, race-walking, racquetball, running, skating, soccer, stair-climbing, volleyball. , and rehabilitate the knee and shoulder. The device requires the use of both hands, creating a tandem exercise pattern that provides a core bodywork bodywork /body·work/ (-wurk?) a general term for therapeutic methods that center on the body for the promotion of physical health and emotional and spiritual well-being, including massage, various systems of touch and manipulation, exercise. Its adjustable shutter feature allows clinicians to increase or decrease resistance levels. Circle 109 on Reader Service Card Ball Therapy Abilitations The PhysioPillar provides physical therapists with a number of options for dynamic ball therapy, including prone activities (such as rolling, rocking, bearing weight on forearms), supine activities, and standing activities. Each PhysioPillar as rotomolded using the best vinyl available. Each PhysioPillar comes with 2 PhysioBalls, a rod, and safety end caps. Circle 101 on Reader Service Card. Traction Glacier Cross Inc The Homestretch home·stretch n. 1. The portion of a racetrack from the last turn to the finish line. 2. Informal The final stages of an undertaking. Noun 1. [R] Pneumatic Lumbar Traction device is a compact, portable unit that provides lumbar traction in clinic and home settings. The unit weighs 13 lb and is designed to provide a consistent pull up to 180 lb. It comes complete with chest and lumbar straps, air pressure pumps, gauge, and a release valve. Once in position, the user begins traction pressure using the air pump. Circle 102 on Reader Service Card Last PW Minor & Son Inc Designed for women, the new Contour 2001 Last has a 5/8-in heel height and a l/4-in heel-to-toe-depth to accept custom-made orthoses. The Contour 2001 has a contoured forepart fore·part n. 1. The first or early part of a period of time. 2. The anterior part, as of an object or organism. Noun 1. for greater accommodation and more attractive appearance. It also features an wider midfoot area for greater stability and more interior room to accommodate orthoses. Circle 103 on Reader Service Card Cushion Alarm AliMed The QualCare[TM] Sensor Cushion Alarm is a restraint-free way to reduce the risk of patient falls and reduce wandering. The alarm is activated by body weight so it is difficult for patients to deactivate de·ac·ti·vate tr.v. de·ac·ti·vat·ed, de·ac·ti·vat·ing, de·ac·ti·vates 1. To render inactive or ineffective. 2. To inhibit, block, or disrupt the action of (an enzyme or other biological agent). 3. it or set it off accidentally. When the patient attempts to stand without assistance, reduced pressure on the seat cushion triggers the alarm. The alarm fits most wheelchairs, and the universal alarm box bracket can be mounted on the back or side of the chair. Circle 105 on Reader Service Card Stander Altimate Medical Inc The EasyStand 7000 Magician and 7500 Mobile Magician are multiposition, sit-to-stand systems that allow them to be used as a positioning chair and desk, a posture chair, and an upright stander. Both systems are available in 3 new colors: Ruby Red, Sunny Yellow, or Royal Blue. Circle 104 on Reader Service Card Skin Refrigerant re·frig·er·ant adj. 1. Cooling or freezing; refrigerating. 2. Reducing fever. n. 1. A substance, such as air, ammonia, water, or carbon dioxide, used to provide cooling either as the working substance of Gebauer Co Accu-Stream[TM] is a new stream spray-can application for Gebauer's Ethyl Chloride ethyl chloride n. A chemical compound that is a gas at room temperature and a colorless, volatile, flammable or explosive liquid under high pressure. It is used as a local anesthetic, potent inhalation anesthetic, refrigerant, and solvent. topical skin refrigerant. It can be used to cool and numb the skin before injections or minor surgical procedures; it can also be used to help manage myofascial pain myofascial pain (mīˈ·ō·fāˑ·shē· , restricted motion, muscle spasms, and minor sports injuries. Circle 110 on Reader Service Card Resistance Exercise Hygenic Corp The Thera-Band[R] Flex Bar is designed to help rehabilitate and strengthen hands, wrists, forearms, and shoulders. It is a natural rubber bar made in 3 diameters for progressive resistance levels. The bar is 12,in long and has easy-grip ridges. Circle 106 on Reader Service Card Brace Accessory dj Orthopedics Dj Orthopedics has added telescoping bars to the Donloy[R] postoperative line of braces--the TROM[TM] (Total Range of Motion) (pictured), the IROM IROM Internal Rom [R] (Improved Range of Motion), and the ELS[R] (Extension Lock Splint). These bars adjust the length of the brace for different leg lengths. By pushing a button, clinicians can adjust the bar length. Circle 107 on Reader Service Card Activities of Daily Living Maddak Inc The Ableware[R] HaIo[TM] Cup has a wide base to provide stability and help reduce the occurrence of accidental spills. Designed for children who are just beginning to feed themselves, the cup helps provide a sense of confidence and achievement. Its handle eliminates the need for gripping ability. Circle 108 on Reader Service Card |
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