Ankle Brace Swede-O Inc offers a new generation of strap-style ankle braces with the Swede-O X8 ankle brace. The Swede-O X8 ankle brace has simplified competitors’ four straps down to two—with a dual-purpose strap that can be applied quickly and easily. The specially designed straps secure both the brace and on each other, allowing them to be used as both the figure-eight and the top-locking straps over the laces, securing the ankle for a tight fit around the top.
For more information, contact Swede-O Inc, 6459 Ash St, North Branch, MN 55056; (800) 525-9339; www.swedeo.com.
Multi-Positioning Stander Now available in two sizes, the Out/Stander pediatric multi-positioning stander allows for three standing positions—upright, prone, and supine. It meets the needs of a child whose standing position must be varied. A central post with a tilt mechanism with a ratchet handle and speed pin provides simple and secure angle adjustments. The standard features include an adjustable footrest, a foot restraint, heel cups, knee blocks, a curved rigid hip support, lateral and trunk supports, a headrest, and a dining tray. These adjustable supports enable a wide range of growth for the single user and flexibility for use in schools for many children. It adjusts to a horizontal position 18 inches off the ground to facilitate placement of a child. Standing positions are simple to switch, and children can easily be placed in different positions. Positioning pads are upholstered in vinyl and have additional fabric covers that are removable and can be washed. For more information, contact Wenzelite Re/hab Supplies Division, Drive Medical, 99 Seaview Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050; (516) 998-4600; www.wenzelite.com.
Rehab/Fitness Center Lifeline USA offers the Wall Gym 2000. New features include: an extended 21-inch ball overhang (with wheelchair accessibility); a snap-on housing for instant cable change and insertion; a storage rack that holds more than 20 plugged cables; a movable center bracket, which holds up to three cables at one time for a wide range of resistance levels; triple-grip, ergonomically designed rotator handles, which accept up to three cables at one time; and direct connectable/apart lifting bars. All this comes with $250.00 worth of accessories, including: eight 21¼2-feet plugged cables for all strength levels; two TNT units with ergonomically designed rotator handles, which hold up to three cables at one time; a 32-inch lifting bar with direct-cable connection that can be taken apart; an instructional video by Jon Hinds, former strength and conditioning coach for Los Angeles Clippers basketball team; a 5-foot R4 fitness cable; an ankle and wrist attachment; and more.
For more information, contact Lifeline USA, 3201 Syene Rd, Madison, WI 53713; (800) 553-6633; www.lifelineusa.com.
Therapeutic Weight System UniCam Inc has introduced its therapeutic weight system (TWS). The product is designed specifically for the rehabilitation, strengthening, and training of the upper and core body structures and their associated muscle groups. Unlike standard dumbbells, the UniCam therapeutic weight system is single-end loaded, making it suitable for unique applications. The TWS is constructed using strong, lightweight aircraft aluminum and industrial-grade PVC. Safety is built in using such features as click pins that lock into place and weight collars that tighten under the load. The TWS is designed to address general orthopedic, occupational, and sports rehabilitation and training needs. Further, it can be used by all ages (from pediatrics to geriatrics) and can be adjusted to accommodate all weight-handling capabilities (from the sedentary to the athletic). It is applicable for all functional hand, wrist, shoulder, cervical, and postural core exercises; repetitive stress injuries; PNF patterning; and sports-specific training requirements.
For more information, contact Unicam Inc, 23–27 Bland St, Emerson, NJ 07630; (866) 698-6422; www.uni-cam.com.
Joint-Specific Rehabilitation The KorFlex Extremity Kit is a versatile physical therapy product for joint-specific rehabilitation of the wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. Its modular design allows it to adapt to virtually any injury and offers comfortable and practical solutions for healing. The variable resistance allows it to grow with users as they progress, while the various handles and straps offer unparalleled variety and options for rehabilitation. For more information, contact KorFlex, 3350 Ocean Park Blvd, Suite 100, Santa Monica, CA 90405; (310) 584-9209; www.korflexPT.com.
Sacroiliac Belt The new Serola Sacroiliac Belt has a significant change in comfort and grip: The first layer is changed from cotton to open-cell urethane foam. The urethane layer has several advantages over the original cotton layer. The open-cell urethane is breathable, more comfortable, moisture wicking, and hypoallergenic, so it can be worn directly against the skin. It also conforms to body curves well and is tacky in nature, so it is less likely to move. Urethane foam is elastic by nature, so the material to which it is laminated must also not be elastic because of the manufacturing process. By sewing a nonelastic 2-inch-wide loop on top of the urethane-composite layer, there is a nonelastic function in the Serola Sacroiliac Belt.
For more information, contact Serola Biomechanics, 5281 Zenith Pkwy, Loves Park, IL 61111; (815) 636-2780; www.serola.net.
Suspended Platform The ShuttleBalance suspended platform by Contemporary Design Co produces an unstable surface, invoking the use of stabilizers throughout the body. Exercises can be varied and progressed according to training and/or therapeutic goals. For example, programs aimed at falls prevention for the elderly would use wide placement of the suspension ropes under the platform and up to the frame. The platform would be a few inches off the ground, and fore and aft movement would be restricted by the safety tethers. They would progress from a bilateral to a unilateral stance, eyes open then closed, with hands holding the frame to no support at all. For more information, contact Contemporary Design Co, PO Box 5089, 10005 Mount Baker Hwy, Glacier, WA 98244; (800) 334-5633; www.shuttlesystems.com.
Online Exercise Learning Environment Physioview Online Exercise Solutions offers customized exercise programs that address patients’ individual learning styles. The therapist-designed database of 700 exercises includes photographs, text instructions, audio instructions, and more than 100 video clips. With Physioview, you can search for favorite exercises and assign them to your patients directly for viewing via the Internet at any time of the day or night; edit patient instructions and select which media they will see and hear; automatically track your patients’ programs and run reports to document your educational efforts; eliminate time spent copying and printing; print exercises as needed; and customize Physioview pages with your practice’s logo and information for enhanced practice image and patient retention. For more information, contact Physioview LLC, 2731 N Lincoln Ave, Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60614; (866) 640-8439; www.physioview.com.
Shortwave Diathermy The basic Auto*Term 390 by Mettler Electronics Corp weighs only 15 pounds and can be easily carried between treatment rooms when the soft-rubber capacitive pads are being used. It can also be mounted to the optional cart to provide a solid platform for the inductive coil drum electrode. The standard unit comes with soft-rubber electrodes and accessories. Users may upgrade to inductive diathermy with a 14-cm-diameter drum electrode, a multi-joint arm, and a cart to hold it all. Two different application modes are available: deep penetration with inductive coil diathermy, or shallower penetration with capacitative electrodes. For more information, contact Mettler Electronics Corp, 1333 S Claudina St, Anaheim, CA 92805; (800) 854-9305; www.mettlerelectronics.com.
Modular Therapy System Vectra® Genisys is the first modular therapy system that consolidates up to six therapeutic modalities in one system. The Vectra Genisys Therapy System is the only device to provide all major modalities needed in the clinic: electrotherapy, ultrasound, combination, laser, sEMG, and sEMG-activated muscle stimulation. Its unique modular design lets you choose what fits best in your clinical setting now or can easily add later without replacing products. Vectra Genisys’ patented award-winning design makes it both intuitive to use as well as efficient purchase. For more information, contact Chattanooga Group, 4717 Adams Rd, PO Box 489, Hixson, TN 37343; (800) 592-7329; www.chattgroup.com.
Polyethylene Rehabilitation Device AnkleArc Plus™ helps patients get functional quickly and safely. The affordable, comprehensive rehabilitation device can be taken home so that patients may continue their progressive exercises between clinic visits. Ankle Arc Plus is made from durable, cross-linked polyethylene foam for long-lasting use. The device, which can be used for all stages of ankle, knee, and shoulder rehabilitation, helps improve range of motion, strength, balance, core stabilization, and proprioceptive awareness. It can also be used in scapular-stabilization activities, for training in a triplanar motion so that the foot can accommodate even and uneven surfaces more easily, and for a closed-chain regimen. The kit includes an easy-to-follow exercise sheet that allows the therapist to customize each patient’s home exercise program. For more information, contact North Coast Medical Inc, 180305 Sutter Blvd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037; (800) 821-9319; www.ncmedical.com.
Harness System The Gait Harness System by Second Step Inc is used in a broad spectrum of physical-therapy applications and provides a means of therapeutic intervention with gait and balance training. The complete Gait Harness System is used by caregivers and those working in occupational and physical therapy to help people walk again after challenges due to patients’ or clients’ loss of balance; nursing home falls; incomplete spinal cord injuries (SCI); Parkinson’s disease; Alzheimer’s disease; lower-extremity amputations; orthotic use; traumatic brain injuries (TBI); and other ambulation, gait, and balance-rehabilitation challenges.
For more information, contact Second Step Inc, 1625 Hamlet Lane, Eugene, OR 97402; (541) 337-5790; www.secondstepinc.com.
Floor Mat-Based Pressure/Force Measurement The MatScan® system provides static and dynamic barefoot pressure and force measurements using a low-profile floor mat. Ideal for plantar-pressure screening, foot-function assessment, documentation, and education, the MatScan system can be added to medical and professional practices with minimal effort and cost. The MatScan system is a fundamental device for building practices. Designed for the demands of fast-paced office environments, the MatScan system quickly produces static- and dynamic-pressure profiles with the touch of a button. Not only does the MatScan provide the capability to identify pressure-related problems more effectively, it makes documentation and communication easier by providing quantitative results. Transportable between sites, the MatScan system sets up in minutes, saving time and increasing productivity.
For more information, contact Tekscan Inc, 307 W First St, South Boston, MA 02127; (617) 464-4500; www.tekscan.com.
Foam Roller Instructional Book Caroline Creager, PT, is an award-winning author and international speaker on dynamic stabilization exercises using rollers. Her book, Core Strength Training: Using Inflatable and Foam Rollers, incorporates more than 10 years of foam roller expertise for use in fitness and rehabilitation. The new inflatable roller’s unique properties make the FitBALL® Roller more comfortable, portable, and challenging when it is used for core stabilization. Foam rollers continue to offer optimal characteristics for stretching, myofascial release, and standing balance exercises. For more information, contact: OPTP, 3800 Annapolis Lane, Suite 165–PO Box 47009, Minneapolis, MN 55447; (800) 367-7393; www.optp.com.
Portable Muscle Stimulator The MS324A and MS324B are designed for the application of low-volt AC muscle stimulation. The MS324A and MS324B are dual-channel, four-pad, low-voltage electrical muscle stimulators that produce pulsation, tetanize, surge, and reciprocal output. The MS324A and MS324B feature the patient treatment stop switch. Designed to promote patient assurance, the treatment stop switch allows the patient to discontinue stimulator output at the press of a button. For portability, or when AC power is unavailable, the MS324B uses an internal rechargeable-battery power supply.
For more information, contact AMREX, 641 E Walnut St, Carson, CA 90746; (800) 221-9069; www.amrex-zetron.com.
Ankle-Rehabilitation System The AnkleTough rehab system effectively strengthens the surrounding ankle muscles and tendons. It may be used in unsupervised home use, it conveniently fits in pockets or purses, and it can be used in most casual settings. The system consists of tension straps and strengthening exercises. The tension straps are constructed from heavy-duty elastic, and they are cut and stitched to form two conjoined loops that easily fit over a shoe or bare foot. The straps come in four different degrees of tension: labeled light, medium, strong, and tough. This gives PTs the flexibility to start rehab patients with the degree of tension most appropriate to various situations. The straps are available as a set of four progressive-resistance strengths, or as an eight-pack of the same strength, available in each of the four resistive tensions. They are packaged in a self-fastening pouch made from durable plastic.
For more information, contact DM Systems Inc, 1316 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201; (800) 254-5438; www.ankletough.com.
Portable Ice Massager The Ice-Up® on-the-spot ice massager by Pro-Tec Athletics offers deep-tissue relief for ligament, tendon, and muscle injuries. The unique portable carry cooler keeps the Ice-Up stick frozen for up to 10 hours. Its portability ensures that it can be transported for immediate preactivity or postactivity ice massages. Additionally, the leakproof design keeps sports bags dry while the ergonomic, insulated comfort-grip barrel allows a controlled ice massage. The unique cap design is easy for wet hands to pop open, and the patented ice grippers allow a full range of controlled massage pressure. Treatments can be achieved in 5 to 7 minutes, as opposed to the 15 to 20 minutes typical for passive ice packs.
For more information, contact Pro-Tec Athletics, 2742 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052; (800) 779-3372; www.injurybegone.com.
Visceral Manipulation DVD The Upledger Institute offers a two-part DVD about visceral manipulation, a gentle hands-on therapy that focuses on problems associated with the body’s viscera, such as the heart, liver, intestines, and their connective tissues. In the DVD, Jean-Pierre Barral, DO, gives an insider’s look at visceral manipulation, and discusses and demonstrates a number of signature techniques that help dissipate the effects of both physical and emotional stress, and enhance general health and resistance to disease. The DVD, which includes an interview with Barral, covers techniques for the chest, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, colon, kidneys, bladder, and uterus. For more information, contact The Upledger Institute, 11211 Prosperity Farms Rd, Suite D-325, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410; (800) 233-5880; www.upledger.com.
Infrared Photo-Energy System Anodyne Therapy is an infrared photo-energy therapy system for treating patients with painful circulatory conditions. Cleared by the FDA for increasing local circulation and reducing pain, the system has eight flexible infrared (890 mW) therapy arrays with 480 superluminous light-emitting diodes that have a total energy output of 6,240 mW. The therapy arrays can be placed virtually anywhere on the body with ease. Anodyne pulses at 292 Hz to reduce accommodation and increase effectiveness, and the system is adjustable to allow therapists to treat the patient in comfort and produce the greatest therapeutic effect. Anodyne offers a risk-free trial, a monthly lease program, a turnkey marketing and implementation package, and local marketing support. Anodyne Therapy is offered at more than 4,300 clinical sites, including most of the national home-care, outpatient-rehabalitation, and long-term-care chains. For more information, contact Anodyne Therapy LLC, 13560 Wright Circle, Tampa, FL 33626; (800) 521-6664; www.anodynetherapy.com.
Microwavable Heat Pack North Coast Medical introduces MediBeads™ reusable heat packs. The soft packs are filled with nontoxic beads made from natural materials and can be microwaved for approximately 1 to 2 minutes. The heat, which lasts for up to 30 minutes, provides relief for aches and pains associated with arthritis, tendinitis, strains, and sprains. After treatment, the beads rejuvenate themselves naturally by recovering moisture from the air. An antimicrobial agent inhibits odors, mildew, and bacteria buildup. The hand-washable and durable packs are available in a variety of sizes and shapes that conform comfortably to different body contours. For more information, contact North Coast Medical, 18305 Sutter Blvd, Morgan Hill, CA 95038; (800) 821-9319; www.ncmedical.com.
Ankle Stabilizer Swede-O introduces the AFG Stabilizer™, which relieves pain associated with diabetes, arthritis, and Raynaud’s disease. The stabilizer provides ankle support and comes with a two-sided stabilizer insert and a figure-eight strap for additional support. The Safety Sole™ provides extra traction and extended product life. It is easy to fit and comfortable for performing normal day-to-day tasks.
For more information, contact Swede-O Inc, 6459 Ash St, N Branch, MN 55056; (800) 525-9339; www.swedeo.com.
Acupressure Program Ball Dynamics International offers the FitBALL® Pressure Points™ system, which is a self-administered acupressure program that helps one prepare for workouts, manage injuries, and relieve the aches and strains of an active lifestyle. The FitBALL Pressure Points package includes two firm FitBALL Pressure Points balls (approximately 2 inches in diameter), an instructional DVD, and a full-color poster referencing 20 acupressure points. The 30-minute DVD lists muscle groups affected by each point and conditions treated with each point (such as back spasms, leg cramps, shoulder arthritis, and neck tension), so you can choose exactly what area on which to work. For more information, contact Ball Dynamics International, 14215 Mead St, Longmont, CO 80504; (800) 752-2255; www.fitball.com.
Hamstring Support The Saunders Group introduces the Sully® Hamstring Assist, which supports patients with an injured hamstring. Its neoprene straps ensure smooth resistance as the leg nears extension and provides consistent assistance during flexion. The neoprene thigh support provides heat and compression to the injured muscles. With its low-profile design, it can conform to the body and fit comfortably. It can be worn during reconditioning as well as during competition. The one-size-fits-all Sully has a universal left or right design. For more information, contact The Saunders Group, 4250 Norex Dr, Chaska, MN 55318-3047; (800) 778-1870; www.thesaundersgroup.com.
Sports-Medicine Balance-Training Module Sunlight Medical introduces Tetrax, a balance-assessment and biofeedback-training software module to help athletes improve their reaction time and weight distribution, and to aid in the injury-rehabilitation process. Tetrax provides a series of more than 10 training exercises with biofeedback. The exercises are designed at many different levels to help athletes improve their balance abilities, including "blind" options (when the player must follow instructions with an intermittently visible and invisible target) and cognitive options (with cognitive tasks alongside balance tasks) for some exercises. Balance training with Tetrax is available as a mobile-training module for installation on a standard PC or laptop computer, or as a complete balance-training and balance-assessment system. For more information, contact Sunlight Medical’s US distributor, OPS Medical, 8055 Ritchie Hwy, Suite 103, Pasadena, MD 21122; (800) 430-0048; www.opsmedical.com.
Athletic Tape Kinesio Taping Association offers Kinesio® Tape, which activates the neurological and circulatory systems. Taping is based on the body’s own natural healing process. Kinesio Tape is used to tape over and around muscles to support muscles and joints, prevent muscle overcontraction, improve lymph-node circulation, and relieve pain. The tape may be worn on a 24-hour-per-day basis for several days per application. For additional information, contact Kinesio Taping Association, 3939 San Pedro Dr NE, Bldg C, Suite 6, Albuquerque, NM 87110; (888) 320-8273; www.kinesiotaping.com.
Laser Light Systems Chattanooga Group introduces the Vectra® Genisys Laser Module and the Vectra Genisys Laser System, which are designed to function with the Vectra Genisys Therapy System. The Vectra Genisys Laser Module offers six modalities in one complete therapy system. Features include a continuous and pulsed operation, real-time feedback of dosage delivered, user-defined protocols, and Electronic Signature™ recognition that allows each laser applicator to be used in a "plug-and-use" format. The Vectra Genisys Laser System features an innovative case design; a logical control system; a repositionable base that allows desktop- or wall-mount configuration; a battery-pack option for portable therapy applications; and a large, easy-to-read graphical LCD display.
For more information, contact Chattanooga Group, 4717 Adams Rd, PO Box 489 Hixson, TN 37343; (800) 592-7329; www.chattgroup.com.
Bariatric Hi-Lo Mat Table Tri W-G Group offers the Ultimate TG1900 Series Bariatric Hi-Lo Mat Table with expanded capacities of up to 1,000 pounds. The table is UL Classified 60601-1 with a 17- to 39-inch working height range, and it allows easy patient transfer from wheelchairs. The unit allows a patient to be positioned anywhere on the table, and it has an optional motorized backrest that adjusts to 80° by pushing a button. The table’s heavy-duty directional casters provide total mobility, making positioning it in the room or maneuvering it to another location an easy task. Attachments allow exercises such as sit-to-stand activities, and the clearance between its frame and the floor enables patient lifts to be positioned over the mat table.
For more information, contact Tri W-G Group, 215 12th Ave NE, Valley City, ND 58072-0905; (800) 437-8011; www.triwg.com.
Balance System Biodex Medical Systems introduces Balance System SD, a balance testing and training tool to enhance kinesthetic abilities that may provide compensation for impaired proprioceptive reflex mechanisms following injury. The unit features four test protocols (fall risk, athletic single-leg stability, limits of stability, and postural stability), five training modes, and touch-screen operation. The unit provides fast, accurate, fall-risk screening and conditioning for older adults, in addition to closed-chain, weight-bearing assessment and training for lower-extremity patients. With the Balance System SD, clinicians can assess neuromuscular control by quantifying the ability to maintain dynamic bilateral and unilateral postural stability on a static or unstable surface. All test results and training sessions are documented on easy-to-read, 8.5- x 11-inch reports that can be placed into the patient’s file. Comparisons to the stored normative data can be made for population-specific tests.
For more information, contact Biodex Medical Systems Inc, 20 Ramsay Rd, Shirley, NY, 11967-4704; (800) 224-6339; www.biodex.com.
Pivoting Device Perform Better has released the RefitR, a pivoting device that develops core strength, balance, and proprioception. Users stand or kneel on RefitR and shuffle forward and backward, activating core muscles. By standing on RefitR and adding bungee cords, users incorporate upper-body activity. Grips may be used for push-ups, upper-body walks, or advanced core exercises. The RefitR rocks, tilts, and pivots, increasing proprioceptive demand of each movement. The RefitR board, hand grips, knee pads, and a variety of light, medium, and heavy bungee cords are included, as are exercise instructions.
For more information, contact Perform Better, PO Box 8090, Cranston, RI 02920; (800) 556-7464; www.performbetter.com.
Practice-Management Software Clinicient offers Insight™, a new clinical-management system that features tools for patient registration, scheduling, clinical documentation, and billing. Once data is entered, it is accessible to everyone given permission to see it. Instead of manually dictating and transcribing notes, documentation is created at the point of care and linked to patients’ records and the clinic schedule. Face sheets, backup documentation, and copay logs are entered as they are collected, and they are stored in a central database where the billing staff can readily access it and rapidly bill electronically. Insight reports data in the form of "dashboards" that constantly monitor the key performance indicators that drive patient satisfaction and business results. The system allows clinic managers to assign and track tasks, as well as provides alerts at the first sign of potential problems. Clinicient’s "software on demand" infrastructure enables everyone to securely access the information they need, when they need it, using any personal computer connected to the Internet. This decreases their need to maintain servers in the clinic and worry about security, availability, and data backup. For more information, contact Clinicient, 506 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1111, Portland, OR 97204; (503) 525-0275 ext 1; www.clinicient.com.
Spinal Stretching Belt Disc-Traction™ is an easy-to-use device that helps those suffering from chronic or acute back pain. The belt can be worn and used anywhere, and it is available in sizes to fit a variety of users. Disc-Traction comes with a set of isometric exercises to use with the belt. These exercises facilitate tractioning, muscle relaxation, and blood circulation in the lower back. The device and its exercise program may help reduce the risk of injury from lifting, stooping, and sitting. Users push down on the handles and the lower back is stretched upward, relieving pressure on the vertebrae and decompressing the disks and joint structures along the spine. Available waist sizes are small (24 to 32 inches), medium (32 to 38 inches), large (38 to 42 inches), and extra large (42 to 50 inches).
For more information, contact InventHelp, 2117 Ninth St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; (800) 424-2089; www.inventhelp.com.
Ankle Brace 
Multi-Positioning Stander 
Rehab/Fitness Center 
Therapeutic Weight System
Joint-Specific Rehabilitation
Sacroiliac Belt 
Suspended Platform 
Online Exercise Learning Environment 
Shortwave Diathermy 
Modular Therapy System 
Polyethylene Rehabilitation Device 
Harness System 
Floor Mat-Based Pressure/Force Measurement 
Foam Roller Instructional Book 
Portable Muscle Stimulator 
Ankle-Rehabilitation System
Portable Ice Massager 
Visceral Manipulation DVD
Infrared Photo-Energy System 
Microwavable Heat Pack 
Ankle Stabilizer 
Acupressure Program 
Hamstring Support 
Sports-Medicine Balance-Training Module 
Athletic Tape 
Laser Light Systems 
Bariatric Hi-Lo Mat Table 
Balance System 
Pivoting Device 
Practice-Management Software 
Spinal Stretching Belt 
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