Adjustable Walkers

Available in four sizes, the lightweight height-adjustable Nimbo Posterior Posture Walker supports the user from behind, allowing him or her to achieve a better posture while promoting trunk extension. Constructed from aluminum in a choice of bright colors, the Nimbo features four soft rubber wheels that adhere to any surface and are skid resistant. The antireverse override bracket disengages the one-directional rear wheels with an aluminum ratchet-and-pin mechanism to allow forward and reverse mobility. The front swivel wheels can be easily switched from swivel to nonswivel. The Nimbo forearm platforms are height and depth adjustable, and the contoured armrest is molded in one piece with a flexible edge for added comfort and has Velcro straps to prevent arms from slipping.

Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing
99 Seaview Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 998-4600
www.drivemedical.com

Ankle Strength

The NeuroGym Ankle trainer is a lightweight, portable device with an axle and foot platform that can be locked into place. This unique design permits training in dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, eversion, and internal and external rotation motions that are difficult to isolate and specifically strengthen. The unit enables intensive, controlled rehabilitation of the targeted ankle muscles through the use of elastic tubing or pulley weights that can be attached at multiple points on the Ankle Trainer, which promote graduated strength training. The unit permits active-assisted movement when ankle strength and control is minimal. The two potentiometers built into the standard trainer sense motion in the two different planes of ankle movement.

NeuroGym Technologies Inc
103-1644 Bank St, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1V 7Y6
(877) 523-4148
www.neurogymtech.com

Standing Aid

Stand Aid's standing frames enable users to stand unattended comfortably and safely with secure padded support areas. With the Stand Aid, no transfers are required; the user is gradually lifted into a fully upright position directly from his or her wheelchair. The Power Toilet Aid attaches easily to an existing toilet. By activating the lift switch, the device will lift the user 13 inches above the existing toilet height. A mobile, bedside commode option is also available.

Stand Aid of Iowa Inc
1009 Second Ave, PO Box 386, Sheldon, IA 51201
(800) 831-8580
www.stand-aid.com

Topical Pain Relief

Pain Blocker from Kustomer Kinetics Inc is a topical pain-relieving lotion suitable for bone and joint pain, strains and sprains, and overexercised muscles. It is formulated with potent analgesics and skin-softening emollients in a soothing lotion.

Kustomer Kinetics
1145 Encanto Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
(800) 959-1145
www.kustomerkinetics.com

Rehab System

The Human Norm Testing and Rehabilitation System from CSMI lets users measure and improve human performance in the clinic, training room, and research laboratory. There are 22 isolated-joint movement patterns and four resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive) in one machine. The numerous reports help meet the measurement and exercise needs of clinicians and researchers. The system was designed to enable the user to go from patient setup to report-in-hand as quickly as possible. The included software has simple setup to perform tests and provides detailed information on the patient's movement and capabilities.

CSMI Medical Solutions
101 Tosca Dr, Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 297-2034
www.csmisolutions.com

Hot and Cold Pack

Developed by Wendell-Alan Ltd, Torex cold/hot products reduce swelling, manage pain, and promote rapid healing during physical therapy. The products are made with medical-grade elastomers and a patented radial design. The advanced material stays ultrapliable when it’s frozen or warm, so the one-piece device can be rolled onto a patient’s elbow, knee, or other limb. Torex molds itself to the shape of the joint and completely encompasses the treatment area for fast, uniform cryotherapy. For cold applications, the products feature a phase-changing thermal gel that turns into a thick, frozen paste. This proprietary substance rapidly lowers tissue temperature to reduce swelling, bruising, and fluid buildup for faster recovery.

Wendell-Alan Ltd
1768 E 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 881-8299
www.torexhealth.com

Bed Help

The AbleRise Bed Assist from Maddak LLC has a roomy storage compartment providing support for getting in and out of bed, while adding a sense of security to people who are afraid of falling out of bed. The easy-to-grip, plastic handle eliminates the static shock that can occur with metal bed rails and can be used for repositioning and turning in bed. A bar extends 391¼4 inches underneath the mattress and includes a strap that can be attached to the opposite end of the bed frame for additional stability. The handles on both the single and the double versions are 20 inches wide and are height adjustable from 163¼8 to 185¼8 inches.

Maddak LLC
6 Industrial Rd, Pequannock, NJ 07440
(973) 628-7600
www.maddak.com

Walking Therapy Devices

A new battery-powered built-in lift has been added to the LiteGait line of partial weight-bearing gait and balance trainers. The therapy devices come in three models—each backed by a 1-year replacement warranty, a service department, and an education department—to fit a wide range of patient sizes and impairments. Therapists are able to facilitate walking on treadmills or over the ground, and train gait under fall-free conditions.

LiteGait
PO Box 3141, Tempe, AZ 85280
(480) 829-1727
www.litegait.com

Cranial Remolding System

Orthomerica offers the STARscanner laser data-acquisition system, which allows O&P practitioners to document and compare infant head shape data before, during, and after orthotic treatment of deformational plagiocephaly. Scans can replace the traditional casting process and take only 1.5 seconds. Treatment progress can be evaluated and documented with printed reports for referring physicians, research studies, insurance companies, and caregivers.

Orthomerica
505 31st St, Newport Beach, CA 92663
(877) 737-8444
www.orthomerica.com

Acupoints Stimulator

FitterFirst offers the Cobblestone Walkway, designed to improve balance and reduce blood pressure. The mat simulates a cobblestone path to stimulate "acupoints" in the feet associated with different organ systems of the body to reduce tension and improve circulation. The mat taps into ancient health practice used in China for thousands of years. The company says the Oregon Research Institute studied the effects of cobblestone walking and found that those who had used the mat scored higher in balance, physical function, and blood pressure tests than those who did not.

Fitter International Inc
3050-2600 Portland St SE, Calgary, AB, Canada
(800) 348-8371
www.fitter1.com.

Taping Techniques DVD

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products (OPTP) offers the Mulligan Taping Techniques DVD for clinicians interested in Mulligan concepts. The 27 narrated, full-screen video clips demonstrate Mulligan's therapeutic and prophylactic taping techniques. The DVD includes chapters on taping the spine, forearm, hand and wrist, upper leg, knee, lower leg, foot, and ankle. Along with taping techniques, the DVD also provides lessons in the mechanics of application, treatment guidelines, minimizing skin irritation, and tape selection.

OPTP
3800 Annapolis Lane, Suite 165, Minneapolis, MN 55447
(800) 367-7393
www.optp.com

Management Software

EON Systems is releasing version 4.6 of The Practice Solution that will interface with its Digital Sign-In Solution. The full-featured office management and billing software is designed to improve patient management and helps solve the challenges of practice expansion, patient retention, and increased profits. The features of the system include electronic appointment book, inventory tracking, itemized posting of payments, completely automatic billing and rebilling, statistical graphing, query custom report writer, electronic billing, and more. The features of Insurance Follow Up Center alone can help increase income by checking on insurance payments quickly and showing all of the carriers that have patients with older balances.

EON Systems Inc
620 Lakeview Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756
(800) 955-6448
www.eonsystems.net

Medicine Ball

The First Place Elite Medicine Ball by Perform Better was designed—with its heavy-duty textured skin—to last twice as long as other leading medicine balls. Its dimpled surface also makes it slip-resistant. The medicine balls are available in 11 sizes—ranging from 21 pounds to 30 pounds—and come with a 3-year warranty. They can be used to improve core strength, joint integrity, coordination, range of motion, and flexibility.

Perform Better
PO Box 8090, Cranston, RI 02920
(888) 556-7464
www.performbetter.com

Muscle Stimulator

The SynochroPulse HV752 from Amrex can be used for muscle rehabilitation, prevention of muscle atrophy, pain management, and edema reduction. The circuitry of the device provides dual-channel simulator output with dual indicator meters and dual intensity controls. The practitioner can precisely manage treatment with a selectable frequency range, selectable independent on/off surge duration, and selectable pulse width. The SynchroPulse HV752 stimulator produces pulsation, tetanize, surge, and reciprocal output. The patient-controlled treatment stop switch allows the patient to discontinue stimulator output at the press of a button.

Amrex
641 E Walnut St, Carson, CA 90746
(800) 221-9069
www.amrex-zetron.com

Traction Device

The Saunders Group offers the Lumbar Hometrac Deluxe, which features new harnesses with a nonslip surface and the patented pump/gauge. The new harnesses allow a more comfortable, effective pull. Weighing 22 pounds, the Lumbar Hometrac Deluxe comes with a zippered carrying case for storage purposes. Its friction-free surface ensures smooth motion of up to 200 pounds of traction.

The Saunders Group
4250 Norex Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-9214
www.thesaundersgroup.com