PRODUCT AND EXERCISE CATALOG
The Hygenic Corp, Akron, Ohio, manufacturer of Thera-Band® products, has published its first complete product and exercise guide. The 22-page catalog, published for physicians and rehabilitation professionals, provides product listings with reference part numbers for the entire Thera-Band product line. Seven categories are presented: resistance exercise bands and tubing; balance and stretching; hand exercise; aquatic training and therapy; retail kits and products; heat therapy; and Thera-Band academy and education. Each section contains full-color demonstration photographs and resistance levels for applicable products. (800) 321-2135; www.thera-band.com
EXFOLIATING BATH MITT
Supracor Inc, San Jose, Calif, introduces the Stimulite® Honeycomb Bath Mitt, a product designed to exfoliate and massage away cellulite. The mitt, manufactured from Stimulite honeycomb, removes dead skin while stimulating tissue and reducing cellulite. Perforations in the honeycomb cells create a foamy lather with a small amount of soap, and allow the mitt to dry quickly after rinsing by circulating air and evaporating moisture. The product is also naturally antifungal and antibacterial, and features a body scrubber with both a softer and firmer version of the honeycomb; handles at each end make back massage easier. (800) 787-7226; www.supracor.com
POWER CHAIR RECLINER
Bruno Independent Living Aids Inc, Oconomowoc, Wis, introduces the PWC-2300 power chair with reclining back. The product contains a reclining seat that can be reclined to 20° from vertical while driving, and fully horizontal when stationary. It also features a drive lock-out circuit that activates when the user is reclined beyond 20°, a handle allowing the user to adjust the back angle without tools while remaining seated, and a drop-down controller that allows the user to sit at a desk or table. The chair is made with a heavy-duty tubular, powder-coated frame, and has adjustable seating and flip-up arms. (800) 882-8183; www.bruno.com
REHABILITATION TABLE
AD•AS, Boise, Idaho, introduces Progression™, a new line of furniture and equipment for rehabilitation professionals. The Progression line includes tables designed exclusively for hand therapy, as well as other models designed for therapy-specific procedures such as powder and restorative therapy, which may occur in freestanding clinics, rehab centers, schools, nursing homes, and the continuum of health care facilities. They were also designed to easily adjust in height for individual needs and for therapy activities requiring various height ranges. The height ranges and clear knee space were designed around wheelchair user anthropometrics in order to be completely accessible and usable by children and adults. (800) 208-2020; www.ad-as.com
CHILD’S SEAT
Maddak Inc, Pequannock, NJ, introduces the Ableware® Children’s Chaise™ Seat. Designed as a child’s bath seat, this chair is also built for practical everyday use. The seat places the child in a slightly reclining position for optimal comfort, and features adjustable straps, a four-position headrest to accommodate different sized children, a carrying handle, a holder for a hand shower, and a soap rest. The product accommodates children or small adults weighing up to 200 pounds. It weighs less than 12 pounds, and is available in turquoise or lavender. (973) 628-7600; www.maddak.com
POWER WHEELCHAIR
Permobil, Lebanon, Tenn, offers the Chairman 2K Power Wheelchair. This chair features a redesigned base that incorporates an independent suspension system on the front-drive wheels, and dual-direction suspension on the rear casters. The chair also offers state-of-the-art programming capabilities that allow the entire system to be tailored to the user’s specific needs. In addition, the chair’s electronics make it possible for the user to choose from a variety of alternative drive devices. Designed with easily accessible batteries, it is available with three different systems: the Corpus™, for adults needing comfort and stability; the Stander™, which raises the user to a standing position; and the MPSB™, which offers economy, adjustability, and flexibility. (800) 736-0925; www.permobilusa.com.
