Shoulder Range of Motion Tool

Lifeline USA offers the Econo Shoulder Pulley, a versatile tool for increasing and maintaining the range of motion in all planes of shoulder movement. The Econo Shoulder Pulley features the patented Saddle Handle that allows for instant adjustment of the rope length. The unit also comes complete with a door attachment and all other equipment necessary for effective strengthening and rehabilitation. Exercises can be performed sitting or standing. The door attachment can be positioned at the top of the doorjamb or on the hinge side of any standard door. The position of the door attachment is easily changeable depending upon the height of the individual or exercise to be performed. The Econo Shoulder Pulley also features an assistive grip handle that holds the hands in place at the knuckles rather than the wrist to promote circulation.

Lifeline USA
3201 Syene Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(800) 553-6633
www.lifelineusa.com

Drug-Delivery Controller

ActivaTek Inc has released the ActivaDose™ Controller, a drug-delivery controller that allows end users to administer and control drug dosage. It functions with, and complements, the company's drug-delivery patch, the Trivarion®. The patch, which features a unique shape, large surface areas, and an absorbent drug matrix, works with the controller for precise iontophoretic delivery. The controller has two controls, which operate dose and current; an easy-to-read display, indicating dose, time, and current; a dose range from 0 to 80 mA-min; automatic current ramp-up and ramp-down for comfort; a visual indicator and audible alerts; and time calculations that are performed automatically and recalculated if dose and current settings are changed.

ActivaTek Inc
2734 S 3600 West, Unit F
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
(800) 680-5520
www.activatekinc.com

Sitting-to-Standing Machine

Endorphin Corp's 330 Sit-To-Stand is designed to duplicate a patient's sitting and standing motion. The machine strengthens muscles, increases range of motion, and provides stability for sitting, standing, and transferring. Using an assisted height-adjustable seat, patients are able to perform a sitting-and-standing-motion exercise. The unit is compact and adjusts to provide a percentage of assistance based on the user's body weight, which helps eliminate the need to lift and lower a patient manually.

Endorphin Corp
6901 90th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(800) 940-9844
www.endorphin.net

Bilaminate Diabetic Insole

The new Sher™ Model 5512 E-Z Form bilaminate diabetic insole offered by Sroufe Healthcare Products LLC features less than 5% compression on the foundation layer, and offers high-rebound features similar to other medical urethanes. The diabetic insole is heat-moldable and durable, and the material does not compress or collapse. It holds the foot in a desired position for longer periods of time and offers more consistent cushioning. The insole is SADMERC-coded for reimbursement and is available in women's shoe sizes 5 to 11, and men's sizes 6 to 15.

Sroufe Healthcare Products LLC
PO Box 347
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-4171
www.sroufe.com

Cold Therapy Bootie

GelSmart/PediFix introduces the NatraCure cold therapy bootie, a full-size, soft poly bootie with three pockets that allow cold packs to be placed around the heel, ball, or top of the foot, targeting painful areas and soothing tired or aching feet. The gel packs can be refrigerated or frozen for maximum effectiveness and provide relief from inflammation due to arthritis and other conditions. The focused cold therapy helps provide treatment and relief for chronic heel pain, heel spurs, Achilles tendinitis, retro calcaneal bursitis, and apophysitis. The bootie is helpful for treating low-ankle sprains and strains due to minor sports injuries. It is washable and reusable—a boon for active patients. The bootie is available in two sizes to fit most patients.

GelSmart/PediFix
310 Guinea Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(800) 424-5561
www.pedifix.com

Cold Therapy Device

Chattanooga Group, a brand of DJO Inc, introduces the new Opti-Ice cold therapy device, which helps to reduce patients' pain and swelling and speed rehabilitation by pumping a continuous flow of chilled water through pads designed for legs, knees, ankles, shoulders, back, ribs, and hips. The patented semiclosed loop-circulation system, external temperature control, and 8-quart capacity affords up to 7 hours of continuous and consistent cold therapy. Cold therapy eases swelling and pain by transferring heat away from injured areas, which results in reduced fluid buildup. It also can numb cutaneous nerve endings, preventing their impulses from reaching the brain, where they register as pain.

DJO Inc
1430 Decision St
Vista, CA 92081
(800) 336-6569
www.djortho.com

Dynamic Pediatric Orthoses

Cascade Dafo Inc has introduced products in its newly named JumpStart bracing line, which features off-the-shelf, no-casting-required orthoses for early-intervention patients who can be difficult to cast and fit properly. Five models offer varying levels of support for children who are either low or high tone with mild to moderate pronation, supination, inconsistent ankle modulation, or excess plantarflexion. The products consist of two nesting plastic shells. The flexible inner shell provides wraparound control of the foot position, while the outer shell provides additional support and stabilization to the heel. The shells fit in the patient's normal shoe, and hold the foot in position for improved stability during standing and walking. They are available in pink or blue in .25-inch (.64-cm) increments from 4 inches (10.2 cm) to 71¼2 inches (19.1 cm), and in two widths.

Cascade Dafo Inc
1360 Sunset Ave
Ferndale, WA 98248
(800) 848-7332
www.dafo.com

Deep Treatment for Soft Tissue

The Original Body Stick and The Travel Stick from OPTP, which were designed to aid health care professionals in the deep manipulation of soft tissues, allow users to self-perform treatment of muscle pain and trigger points. The equipment can be used all over the body to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance; and to prevent muscle injuries, accelerate recovery, and disperse the effects of lactic acid. Models include the 24-inch Original Body Stick or the 17-inch Travel Stick, which can be toted in luggage.

OPTP
3800 Annapolis Lane, Suite 165
Minneapolis, MN 55447-0009
(800) 367-7393
www.optp.com

Gel Warmers

Parker Laboratories Inc offers two new Thermasonic® gel warmers: a single-bottle unit and a newly designed three-bottle version. The three-bottle warmer features an adjustable thermostat control, a heat-indicator lamp, and an illuminated power switch. The unit warms three dispenser-size couplant bottles simultaneously and includes a 2-year warranty. The single-bottle warmer contains a heat-indicator lamp. Both units feature hospital-grade plugs and power cords. The warmers allow couplants to be applied at body temperature, which helps promote patient comfort and receptivity. They are durable, self-contained, UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc) listed, and CSA (Canadian Standards Association) certified. The units are available in 120V, and will soon be offered in 230V CE-certified units.

Parker Laboratories Inc
286 Eldridge Rd
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(800) 631-8888
www.parkerlabs.com

Supine Cervical Traction System

The C-Flex™ supine cervical traction system from Shamrock Medical Inc flexes the cervical spine to stretch the posterior cervical region and interspaces at the intervertebral foramina while patients are relaxed in the supine position. The C-FlexI™ is a freestanding floor system that provides increased flexibility of use. The complete systems include a 4-inch cervical roll. Both models can be used with the company's half-moon knee rest for increased comfort and to reduce strain while in traction. The C-FlexI and C-Flex II™ use a head halter with extra padding to firmly grip the occipital ridge, eliminating the need for a chin strap and reducing TMJ problems. Both systems are designed for clinic or home use, and disassemble for transport and storage.

Shamrock Medical Inc
3620 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-5055
www.shamrockmedical.com

ICS Balance Platform

The ICS Balance Platform from GN Otometrics uses a fixed force plate to measure the vertical force put forth by a patient's feet and to assess the patient's postural sway. The unit is offered in three versions: Balance Screener, Balance Trainer, and Full Clinical. Balance Screener, with the modified clinical test of sensory interaction and balance (mCTSIB) and limits of stability (LOS), evaluates sensory contributions used for balance control. Balance Trainer provides interactive-training exercises with recorded voiceover instructions and real-time monitoring of movement for patients, which leads to improved balance control. Full Clinical offers the functionality of the other versions plus a custom-balance assessment that allows testers to define conditions used for evaluation on the force plate. The force plate is compact, portable, and USB-powered, with user-friendly software and a comprehensive report.

GN Otometrics
125 Commerce Dr
Schaumburg, IL 60173-5329
(800) 289-2150
www.otometrics.com

AFO Gauntlets

Acor Orthopaedic Inc introduces a new line of custom AFO gauntlets that blend function, style, and performance. Materials such as denim, synthetic suede, and leather are combined with a variety of closures—laces, Velcro, and ratchet buckles. Practitioners who order three gauntlets at once will receive a credit of $279 applied to the order. All AFOs are reinforced with Quikform® or polypropylene and provide the functionality and support needed to treat PTTD, degenerative Charcot disease, chronic ankle instability, and alignment deformities. The AFOs are available with X-Static and 1¼16-inch NeoSponge lining, a formfitting, flexible, and durable synthetic rubber material that provides cushioning and fit. X-Static is an environmentally safe, pure silver fiber woven into the material that is clinically proven to help eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and fungi—and it destroys odor.

Acor Orthopaedic Inc
18530 S Miles Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44128
(800) 237-2267
www.acor.com

Angled Step Riser

The Slanted Riser from SPRI® Products Inc is an angled step riser engineered to fit the underside of the original Step platform. It can be added to or removed from the underside of the platform in the same manner as a standard riser. The tool helps users ramp up cardio and strength workouts to the next step, challenging the body from a different angle than a standard step or bench. The risers foster virtually unlimited aerobic-conditioning Step pattern variations and provide exercise variety and program innovations for most levels of exercisers. The units transform a flat Step bench into an incline/decline bench for strength-training activities for the whole body.

SPRI Products Inc
1600 Northwind Blvd
Libertyville, IL 60048
(800) 222-7774
www.spriproducts.com