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A showcase of the latest products in the physical therapy marketplace, including aids to daily living, computerized exercise software, and resistance-training devices. Ultrasound and E-Stim Device
Mettler Electronics Corp's Sonicator Plus 940 combines four channels of electrical stimulation with 1- and 3-MHz therapeutic ultrasound. The eight treatment waveforms include interferential, premodulated, medium frequency (Russian), EMS, high volt, TENS, microcurrent, and direct current (DC). All waveforms are available on the four channels; and high volt, premodulated, DC, microcurrent, and TENS may be used in combination with therapeutic ultrasound. The device has 61 preset protocols to select specific treatment parameters and provides room to store up to 80 user-defined protocols so clinicians can customize treatment programs. A variety of options for ultrasound and electrical stimulation can be chosen to customize treatments, and the membrane panel and backlit LCD touch screen allow clinicians to select treatment parameters. Mettler Electronics Corp Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Pool
The SwimEx 1000P Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Pool features a water surface area of 10 feet x 18 feet, and accommodates up to eight adult-sized patients for group therapy. It features adjustable depth and temperature, and a proprietary paddle wheel propulsion system that generates a smooth laminar current flow that can be adjusted to more than 99 settings. The controllable water resistance lets users exercise, run, or swim. Current flows only on one side of the pool, with still water affording other therapeutic activities on the other. Varying water depths of 3, 4, and 5 feet can be coupled with a 6-foot deepwater well to treat patients of varying heights and sizes. Isokinetic workstations, including an upper-extremity exercise bench and an angled running pad (wide enough to allow two patients to run simultaneously) allow PTs, trainers, or physicians to tailor the hydro environment. SwimEx Braided Tubing Resistance Tool
SPRI Products Inc's patented product features four strong tubes braided together, creating full-body workout tools. The equipment is designed to build strength, speed, quickness, and power. Wrapping the indoor-outdoor tubing around the body or a stationary object creates a resistant tool for strengthening and conditioning workouts. The product is offered in several styles—SpeedCord, TrainingCord, SportCord, and SportCord Plus—and resistance levels. The SpeedCord helps build sprinting strength and power, especially in the acceleration phase. This method of contrast training will help build top-end speed and first-step quickness. Use the TrainingCord with an Olympic Barbell Bench Press to increase resistance and gain added control while decreasing unwanted momentum during explosive movement. The SportCord features four braided Xertubes for extra durability and resistance, creating a powerful strengthening tool for the upper and lower body. The SportCord Plus offers 10 extra inches of tubing. It can be wrapped around, under, or over any stable surface, allowing the user to perform all types of dynamic, integrated movement patterns. SPRI Products Inc Portable Reacher Tool
TeleStik's portable reacher telescopes from 8 to 34 inches allow users with little grip strength or dexterity to retrieve hard-to-reach items. Those who suffer from arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other conditions that make it hard to operate a traditional reacher can slide the device in tight spaces to fish out a telephone or computer line. TeleStik units weigh 2.2 ounces to 5.4 ounces and rely on a washable adhesive, magnet, and ergonomic hook system. They can be stored in a desktop pencil holder, fanny pack, or travel bag. Cougar Mountain Marketing Corp Dual Taping Station Unit
Bailey Manufacturing Co's Model 26 Dual Taping Station stores tape, scissors, and other supplies within easy reach to streamline the process of taping athletes. Offered in 36-inch and 42-inch-high models that support 500 pounds, the units feature a full-depth adjustable interior shelf and triple drawers, 1-inch-thick vinyl upholstery, and a 28-quart waste bin. The cabinet's footprint is 30 inches deep x 66 inches wide; the taping top measures 26 inches wide x 32 inches deep. The wood cabinet is finished in natural or dark walnut; US 393 black is standard, but colored upholstery is available. Locks and laminated tops are optional. The freestanding unit is finished on all sides and can be used as an island, or two units can be combined for a 2 + 2 island. The shipping weight is 450 pounds. Bailey Manufacturing Co Pilates for Mature Fitness Buffs
OPTP has published Age Perfected Pilates, a program designed for mature fitness enthusiasts. Using fitness tools such as the soft ball, Body Bolster, and weighted balls, the Pilates mat program helps provide extra support for participants during workouts. The tools help improve posture, strength, and flexibility. The Invigorating Body Bolster Chair Workout can be performed in a chair, in a car, or on a plane. The program is designed to help reduce muscle and joint pain, stress, and mental tension. OPTP Job-Function Matching Programs
DSI Work Solutions offers Job Function Matching programs comprised of four sections that are licensed to providers with training, support, and advanced new formats. The cornerstone is job-function analysis and description, which provides a clean, easy-to-read format that highlights ergonomic opportunities and also provides a clear job-task format. DSI Job Function Tests have two applications—the postoffer test and the early return to work—which industry has been requesting for years. DSI job-specific testing and early intervention facilitates early return to the original job and produces excellent outcomes. Based on published research on the kinesiophysical method, the DSI format is extremely easy to read and write up. DSI Work Solutions Health Information Database
SubmitPatientForms lets patients fill out HIPAA forms, personal and insurance information, and medical histories online at home before they visit care providers. Practices can link to the forms directly from their Web sites or use the service without a Web site. Patients can print copies before they submit forms, providing practices with an e-mail notice that the patient has registered. A staff person can go to a password-protected account and view the material, print a copy, or download the completed forms in PDF or JPEG format into the practice computer or electronic patient folder. Practices can validate the patient's insurance coverage and red flag medical problems before they arise. The Internet service costs $18.95 per month. Physician's custom forms can be used for a one-time setup fee of $249, and patients can complete forms for multiple family members using one e-mail address for the account. SubmitPatientForms Resistance-Adjusting Remote Control
efi Sports Medicine has developed a wireless handle, featuring a remote control, for its Total Gym PowerTower, which allows users to incrementally adjust resistance while exercising. PowerTower is a motorized version of efi's Total Gym incline resistance training machine. The handheld remote, located in the unit's cable handle, allows users to incrementally raise or lower the incline resistance level while on the machine. PowerTower encourages functional exercise by using a person's body weight for resistance. The equipment facilitates more than 200 strength, flexibility, and Pilates exercises, relying on a pulley system that adjusts to a patient's girth and height. The product's rolling guideboard aids in multiplane, high-performance rehabilitation, or functional sports training. Other accessories include a wide base, telescoping squat stand with three adjustable heights, built-in pull-up bars, and a fold-away foot holder for hamstring and abdominal work. The unit also accepts efi's Total Gym Pilates accessories and comes with an exercise manual that includes some of the basic Pilates repertoire, as well as the most popular strength-training exercises categorized by muscle group. efi Sports Medicine Coding and Billing Services
Atlantic Billing & Coding LLC provides coding and billing services, and health care compliance consulting. The company's owners are certified health care compliance consultants who own a private physical therapy practice. Payments should be received within 14 to 20 days, and denials are pursued until fees are paid. Atlantic Billing & Coding LLC Resistance Chair
Continuing Fitness Inc's resistance chair helps patients develop stamina, strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. A removable backrest allows increased proprioception for posture during exercises, the upper activity bay allows a wide range of resistive exercises, and the weight-distributed design is engineered to ensure stability. Resistance anchor cables are available in eight resistance levels. A detachable step can be used as a footrest for improved balance during seated exercises and attaches to the back of the chair for step exercises. The product can be used in the home after physical therapy is finished. Continuing Fitness Inc Lumbar and Cervical Extension Machine Software
MedaView Products LLC is offering an advanced physical medicine software for MedX lumbar and cervical extension machines. The MedaView 2.0 offers touch-screen capability and runs on newer Windows®-based operating systems, including Vista. Graphical displays help therapists navigate through program and exercise routines. A patent-pending pacer gives patients a visual reference, providing a uniform workout for targeted muscles. The product relies on advanced database storage and retrieval to store thousands of patient records, data, and other metrics. It has the capacity to network extension machines and office computers so several tasks can be done simultaneously. A one-time, three-step initial calibration procedure simplifies setup, and the product provides multiple printouts. MedaView Products LLC Sturdy and Colorful Braided Gait Belts
Gaitbelt.com manufactures gait belts using nickel-plated, rust-resistant hardware and rivets, and thick woven webbing, to produce a product that fits well and provides stability. Sizes range from 48 to 72 inches, and the product is offered in 14 colors and can be imprinted with an organization's logo to create brand awareness. The belts are designed to hold up during machine washing, to help prevent the spread of infectious disease. Gaitbelt.com is a division of Peoria Production Shop. Peoria is an ISO-certified nonprofit manufacturer and has employed disabled workers for more than 65 years. Peoria Production Shop Web-Based Exercise Programs
Rausch Physical Therapy Inc's HomePrograms.Net is a Web-based subscription service that allows PTs to create individualized exercise programs with video demos patients access at their convenience. The program allows therapists to provide care beyond clinic sessions and can be modified at any time. The program is geared to appeal to Internet-savvy patients, and written instructions supplement the video demonstrations. HomePrograms.Net Adjustable Shower Seat
Maddak LLC has created a rustproof shower seat with a removable back and arms that helps users sit or stand, and provides a safe seat for people who have trouble standing. The legs, which adjust from 16 inches to 21 inches tall in 1-inch increments, offer suction feet; and the unit has a built-in handheld shower spray holder. The seat supports a person weighing up to 300 pounds. The width between the arms is 17.5 inches. Maddak LLC Video-Analysis Software Programs
Dartfish Video Software Solutions has developed six advanced video technology packages that provide in-depth technical and tactical analysis for evaluating sports activities, and performance and progress during recovery. Two new add-on modules, the CSV Reader and SRM Reader, allow users to synchronize video with quantitative data using the company's ProSuite or TeamPro products. The products demonstrate scientific hypotheses accurately, clearly, and with an interactive component. Integrated into daily routines, video imaging provides instant feedback for patients in rehab and offers therapists a second set of eyes to perform gait and biomechanical analysis. Activities can be viewed on the computer screen during the session, and the software can be operated by remote control. Users can highlight biomechanical patterns with angles, measurements, and drawing shapes, and patient progress can be monitored over time. Dartfish Video Software Solutions Infrared Therapy Program
Anodyne Therapy is a research-based infrared photo-energy therapy that demonstrates excellent clinical outcomes in patients with painful circulatory conditions. Customers report improved outcomes and patient/physician satisfaction, increased referrals for conditions that were not referred before for therapy, and increased revenues from existing patients because of therapists' ability to show progress toward goals. More than 5,000 therapy facilities offer the therapy that can be tried with a risk-free trial or interest-free lease program. Customers receive a turnkey marketing and implementation package, local marketing support from a trained Anodyne representative, and a free listing on the company's Web site. Anodyne Therapy LLC Updated FJA/PWS Program
WorkWell Systems Inc is releasing FJA/PWS v2 on June 30. The company surveyed its providers to get a field level perspective on what changes were needed in the updated product. Its goal was to create a more user-friendly, enhanced version of the original Functional Job Analysis (FJA) Prework Screening (PWS) program. FJA/PWS v2 provides critical up-to-date information therapists need when providing job analysis and prework screening services. The new version features updated FJA/PWS program manuals that include more information regarding employee selection for screening, disparate impact, revalidation, failure analysis, outcomes, and the importance of legal decisions such as the Dial Case. The online documentation system has improved flexibility and efficiency and includes critical demand summarization capability. WorkWell Systems Inc Upper-Body Cycle
Biodex Medical Systems Inc has improved upon the Upper Body Cycle, resulting in a versatile ergometer that meets the demands of any orthopedic, cardiac, sports medicine, wellness, or general conditioning program. Two scientifically proven cycling resistance modes set the Biodex Upper Body Cycle apart from the masses. While the Constant Power mode is ideal for cardiovascular and general aerobic exercise, the isokinetic mode (speed control) provides accommodating resistance throughout range of motion for building strength. Featuring Quick-Start for the novice or five preprogrammed exercise profiles, a wide selection of routines are provided to suit any individual's needs. Heart rate monitoring by Polar Telemetry offers convenient tracking of heart rate without interrupting exercise. Biodex Medical Systems Inc Electrotherapy Tables
Metron Medical has been manufacturing a complete range of electrotherapy and treatment tables for more than 25 years. The new office in Placentia, Calif, has given the company a direct contact for its expanding US market. With input from practitioners and university/research institutes in a number of countries alongside Metron's own mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineers, product development is constantly ongoing. A number of the products in the range are the result of independent evidence-based research. With a focus and commitment to quality issues Metron has achieved various quality standards, including ISO-9001, ISO13485, and CE Certification. Metron Medical LLC |
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