INTERNET-BASED EXERCISES Alcan Airex AG, Sins, Switzerland, introduces the AIREX® PhysioDatabase, an Internet-based source for therapeutic exercises using the new AIREX® Balance products. The PhysioDatabase was designed with flexibility for ease of use. Users may select a specific exercise, eg, knee mobilization, or they may enter a broad category such as strengthening to view a variety of exercises. The results of the search provide the user with photographs of the exercises to demonstrate the position of the patient. The PhysioDatabase is continuously updated with new information and is free of charge. +41 41 789 66 00; www.bebalanced.net; www.alcanairex.net. BARIATRIC POWER WHEELCHAIR Wheelchairs of Kansas, Ellis, Kan, offers the Overlander/PEV 2000, which is specially designed to meet the needs of the bariatric individual who wants the convenience and assessibility of a power wheelchair. The PEV has a 750-pound weight capacity, heavy-duty steel frame, a gear belt-driven, adjustable suspension, and wider tires for active users, and can have a customized seating system to meet the needs of the patient. The functional chair comes with a powered transfer assist option that aids in transferring patients. It also features a 25° maximum angle on the seat and can be used with any seat configuration from the company. (800) 537-6454; www.wheelchairsofkansas.com. BALANCE BOARD New to OPTP, Minneapolis, is the Multi Challenge Board™. This versatile balance board offers an extra degree of challenge by having a twist adjustment that increases the board angle from 14° to 17°. This extends functionality while maximizing range of motion, balance, proprioception, and strength. The Multi Challenge Board can be used for active and reactive rehabilitation of ankle injuries and/or range of motion and strength conditioning for the lower kinetic chain. It is also a useful tool for core muscle strengthening and stabilization, stretching, improved proprioception and balance, and motor skill training. Included with the Multi Challenge Board is an insert demonstrating a variety of easy, intermediate, and advanced exercises. (800) 367-7393; www.optp.com. PEDIATRIC WHEELCHAIR Gunnell Inc, Millington, Mich, offers its new transport certified Kidster pediatric tilt-in-space frame. The Kidster is available in two sizes: 10 inches to 14 inches and 14 inches to 20 inches in seat width. Both offer built-in growth for seat length and seat-to-floor height. The Kidster is considered a 5-year frame. It is backed by a similar 5-year, no-questions-asked guarantee on all Gunnell manufactured parts, which includes a $45 rebate to any dealer who returns a defective Gunnell component under warranty to defray the cost of the service call to replace the part. (800) 551-0055; www.gunnell-inc.com. BUFFERED IONTOPHORESIS ELECTRODE IOMED Inc, Salt Lake City, introduces the OptimA™, a buffered iontophoresis electrode. OptimA’s even current distribution provides greater patient comfort, less skin irritation, and optimum drug transport. OptimA’s medication pad is uniformly impregnated with three optimizing agents. The viscosity-enhancing agent creates and maintains uniform current distribution for greater patient comfort, the pH defining agent adjusts the pH to an ideal target for drug delivery, and the buffering agent maintains the ideal pH. (800) 621-3347; www.iomed.com. BALANCE SCREENING AND TRAINING Biodex Medical Systems Inc, Shirley, NY, offers the Biodex Balance System, which can be used for a wide range of patient populations. For older adults, the system is used to assess balance and the potential risk of falling. For orthopedic and sports medicine applications, the system plays an important role in preseason baseline studies, postinjury assessment, and testing and training for joint replacement, ACL injuries, ankle sprains, and fractures. The Balance System is also part of the company’s new Movement Disorder Protocol, compiled for the treatment of neurological pathologies such as stroke, head injury, muscular dystrophy, MS, and cerebral palsy. (800) 224-6339; in New York call (631) 924-9000; www.biodex.com.
