December/January 2001

Industry News

Static Progressive Stretch Proves Effective

Joint Active Systems Inc (JAS), Effingham, Ill, announces that the abstract "Using Static Progressive Stretch and Stress Relaxation in the Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Adhesive Capsulitis" will be presented at the 2001 Combined Sections Meeting for the American Physical Therapy Association in February 2001. The study was coordinated by Robert Donatelli, PhD, PT, to determine if the JAS Shoulder System is effective as part of a home program for patients with a diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis. The group using the system not only gained more external rotation, but also made secondary gains in shoulder elevation without specifically working that motion. The JAS Shoulder System utilizes a stress relaxation loading condition and static progressive stretch to improve range of motion.

Invacare Athletes Bring Home the Gold

Using Invacare^® Top End^® wheelchairs, 39 athletes won a total of 74 medals at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia. The medalists, who particularly dominated tennis, track, and racing events, brought home 30 gold medals, 26 silver, and 18 bronze. All medal winners used Invacare Top End X-Terminator^TM QR, Eliminator^TM, Terminator^TM, and T-3^TM chairs in their events.

New Web Site Offers E-Commerce

Med-Fit Systems, Fallbrook, Calif, offers access to upcoming trade show information, new products, pricing, and competitive information through its 600-page Web site, www.medfitsystems.com. Online customers take advantage of instant email access to clinical consultants, e-commerce capability, a complete listing of local distributors, and a senior section featuring Senior Circuit exercise machines, the Transporter patient lift and assisted walker, and the KAT balance assessment and fall prevention products. A PDF form can be submitted for a competitive lease quote on equipment from any manufacturer.

US Rehab Network Forms Affiliation with Saudi Arabia

HealthSouth Corp, Birmingham, Ala, signed a formal affiliation agreement with the Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Foundation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to develop and manage one of the largest rehabilitation facilities in the world. The Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz City for Humanitarian Services, located north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will include 250 inpatient beds for acute comprehensive rehabilitation care for children and adults with disabilities; an extended care facility for the elderly with 150 beds, day care, and respite capabilities; medical and surgical specialty polyclinics; and centers for ambulatory surgery, cranial facial surgery, and child development. The facility will be completed in the summer of 2001.

Volunteers Make a Difference at Triathlon

More than 45 employees from Aspen Medical Products, Long Beach, Calif, helped bikers, swimmers, and runners cross the finish line at the 7th annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).

The CAF assists hundreds of physically challenged athletes with grants for training, equipment, and costs. Nearly 450 participants competed in the 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run. CAF supporter and actor Robin Williams finished close to the leaders of the bike race.

"[Aspen Medical’s] decision to offer volunteer support was made by our employees," says Doug Johnson, president. "Since we produce products that are designed to prevent or treat spinal injuries, they felt that this event would provide a heartwarming blend of inspiration and fun with a cause they can easily relate to. When given the opportunity to volunteer, they stepped up in big numbers and were not disappointed."

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