Anodyne Therapy Announces Upcoming Webcast

Anodyne® Therapy, Tampa, Fla, will hold a free CME webcast focusing on the clinical outcomes in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy using monochromatic infrared photo energy. 

The topics will be presented through lectures, case-study presentations, and an interactive discussion with the faculty. The topics include diabetic peripheral neuropathy, an explanation of monochromatic infrared photo energy, clinical outcomes in neuropathic pain, restoration of sensation, fall risk reduction and wound healing, and protocols and cautions.  

The webcast will be presented: Tuesday, July 12 at 8 pm EST, Wednesday, July 13 at 1 pm EST, and Thursday, July 14 at 7 pm EST.

The Hygenic Corp Introduces Redesigned Web Site

The Hygenic Corp, Akron, Ohio, manufacturer of Thera-Band products, introduces a redesigned Thera-Band® Academy Web site.

The new site, www.Thera-BandAcademy.com, features a comprehensive, searchable database of exercises, articles, research, and clinical applications for injury and disease rehabilitation.

The Thera-Band Academy Web site is a large resource for research, education, and exercise illustrations on elastic resistance. The database contains information and applications for rehabilitation exercises using Thera-Band. It also offers downloadable resources such as research references, patient brochures, and articles that are searchable by body part, injury, disease, population, sport, and product. The site also has information about the Academy, including clinical workshop schedules. Site visitors can also sign up to receive the Academy’s e-newsletter.

“The goal of the Academy is to help bridge the gap between research and clinical practice to support evidence-based practice,” said Phil Page, PT, ATC, and manager of research and clinical education for The Hygenic Corp. “We designed the site to be as comprehensive as possible, yet not be overwhelming.”

Laser Probes Receive FDA Clearance

Meditech International Inc announces that its 75mW Infrared and its 200mW Infrared Laser Probes have received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) market clearance in the United States. This completes FDA clearance of all of Meditech International Inc’s current product lines.

In 2004, Meditech received clearance for the distribution and sale of all its large-surface infrared and red arrays, which are used with the company’s Professional BioFlex Low Intensity Laser Therapy System.

The FDA clearance allows for the sale of the BioFlex System and its treatment heads, which are used to treat soft tissue, sports injuries, arthritis, and pain management.

Bauerfeind to Honor Compression-Therapy Designs

At the International Union of Phlebology (IUP) World Congress, to be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, in October, the International Union of Phlebology and Bauerfeind Phlebology will present the Bauerfeind Scientific Phlebology Award to honor outstanding study designs in compression therapy.

Bauerfeind believes early and systematic treatment helps prevent disorders, such as deep vein thrombosis, from advancing. Thus, Bauerfeind, based in Germany, focuses on the development of innovative compression-therapy products and systems to meet the constantly growing requirements of physicians and patients.

The Bauerfeind Scientific Phlebology Award is endowed with $20,000 and will be distributed in two parts of $10,000 each.

Invacare Corp Acquires Medical Support Systems Holdings Ltd

Invacare Corp, Elyria, Ohio, has acquired Medical Support Systems (MSS) Holdings Ltd, the manufacturer of high-quality, foam-pressure-reducing products for the health-care market. MSS is based in the United Kingdom, with operations in Cardiff, Wales.

“We are pleased to have MSS join Invacare and strengthen our European position with its product offerings and market presence,” said A. Malachi Mixon, chairman and CEO of Invacare Corp. Terms of the cash purchase are not being disclosed.