January/February 2006

On the Market

Wheelchair Seating System

VARILITE®, Seattle, introduces the Evolution Wave™ seating system designed for clients who have a high risk of tissue breakdown and require a high degree of pelvic and lower extremity lateral and medial positioning. It is available in three styles that target a client’s specific lower extremity and/or pelvic positioning needs. The positioning bases feature contoured lateral thigh supports, lateral pelvic supports, and a contoured medial thigh separator. Pressure distribution is achieved through the Evolution air-foam floatation cushion. Immersion and pressure distribution are controlled with the two-way air valve. The Evolution Wave is ultra-lightweight. (800) 827-4548 or (206) 505-9500; www.varilite.com.

Bariatric Flip Seat Scale

Detecto Scale, Webb City, Mo, presents the 6868 Bariatric Flip Seat Scale engineered for weighing obese and unsteady patients in a standing or sitting position. Sturdy handrails with padded foam handgrips, a nonskid rubber mat, and an extrawide platform add comfort to the weighing of bariatric patients and those requiring assistance. The scale tips back for easy transporting, and the compact design permits the scale to fit through doors and into patients’ rooms for easy weighing. The 6868’s unique flip seat allows it to be raised or lowered during weighing. (800) 641-2008; www.detecto.com.

Pressure Imaging

XSENSOR, Calgary, Canada, introduces X3 Technology Management, a tool used in pressure imaging. Users no longer need a laptop because the X3 is operational using handheld devices with wireless capabilities. The unit’s plug-and-play functionality allows set-up in 20 seconds or less. Processing speeds are 4 to 16 times faster than previous technology. Software uses a 65,000-color spectrum to create pressure images. The proprietary sensor pads are ultraflexible, conforming, durable, thin, and accurate. (403) 266-6612; www.xsensor.com.

Resistance Ball

Perform Better, Cranston, RI, presents the Omni Resistance Ball, a safe, versatile system for total body training. Adjustable tubing connects to the ball at several locations to create 20–120 pounds of progressive resistance. The tubing and the ball can be used together or separately, and two sets of tubing with foam-cushioned handles as well as instructions are included with the ball. The ball is ideal for shoulder presses, bench presses, resisted crunches, and lunges. (800) 556-7464; www.performbetter.com.

Foam Rollers

OPTP, Minneapolis, presents Axis™ foam rollers. Cylindrical in shape, the rollers are lightweight, made of high-quality, injection molded foam for lasting durability, and available in several sizes. Both the 1-foot and 3-foot lengths are available in 6 inch round and half-round. Foam rollers can be used for self-massage, balance, and core stability exercises. The cylindrical shape is inherently unstable, which actively engages the user’s mind in order to stay on the roller. The rollers are geared for moderate to heavy users and are especially helpful in proprioceptive training. (800) 367-7393; www.optp.com.

Electronic Health Records System

Source Medical Solutions, Birmingham, Ala, offers pediatric content for its TherapySource™ electronic health records system for rehabilitation clinics. The pediatric content includes information about the clinical terminology, tests, measurements, and treatments that comprise pediatric documentation. The system stores all documents in a database for fast and easy retrieval at the point of care, which allows occupational, speech, and physical therapy clinics to create patient notes by navigating the knowledge base and selecting the clinical components to include in a note. (800) 719-1904; www.sourcemed.net.

Wheelchair Cushions

The ROHO Group Inc, Belleville, Ill, and Tempur-Pedic Medical Inc, Lexington, Ky, have created the TRIUMPH line of wheelchair cushions for the client with skin protection and positioning needs. Manufactured using multiple densities of TEMPUR®, a proprietary, viscoelastic, temperature- and weight-sensitive material, TRIUMPH cushions gently contour to the body, redistributing contact forces. Clients can immerse into the cushion with minimal effort. There are no adjustments necessary; just put the cushion in the chair and go. The TRIUMPH line of cushions is available in a flat or contoured model, and has a wide range of sizes. (800) 851-3449; www.therohogroup.com.

Walking Aid

Innovation in Motion, Angola, Ind, presents the Birillo by ORMESA, a seating alternative that allows children from 2 to 8 years old to self-propel themselves while in a seated position. The triangular sitting position prevents extreme hip and trunk extension that contributes to correct posture. The child’s posture stimulates the movement of the arms and the rotation of the trunk. Children accept the Birillo as a toy, due to its color and shape, stimulating their curiosity about exploring the surrounding environment. The Birillo plays an important part in the development of the perceptive and motor visual functions of the child and is available in four different sizes. (800) 327-0681; www.mobility-usa.com or www.ormesa.com.

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