December 2005

On the Market

Pain Management System

VitalWear Inc, South San Francisco, Calif, presents the VitalWrap® System, an innovative, advanced way to reduce pain and swelling by providing controlled heating, cooling, and compression therapy. This portable, safe, and effective all-in-one system is used to treat virtually any type of chronic or acute sports-related injury, enhance postsurgical recovery, and/or help to ease chronic pain due to arthritis, circulatory issues, or other causes. Its patent-pending technology provides for precise temperature control (and thus lengthened and-consequently-improved therapy), alternating hot/cold (contrast) therapy, and comfortable, constant compression, which can help speed healing. (800) 553-4081; www.vitalwrap.com.

Wheels, Forks

Frog Legs®, Vinton, Iowa, announces a new product line of soft roll wheels. Ultra Lo-Pro Casters™ feature highly resilient, solid Eurothane tires that absorb shocks and cannot go flat. Deep dish rims deliver better flotation and a stylish look. The line is available with aluminum or composite hubs and comes in multiple colors of red, blue, yellow, and black. Frog Legs also announces the addition of Uni-Tine Forks™ to its line of products. Uni-Tine Forks are one-sided caster forks specially designed for lightweight and sport wheelchairs. They feature aircraft-grade aluminum, two axle positions, and fittings for 3-, 4- and 5-inch wheels, and are available in black and silver. (800) 922-2129; www.FLIretrofits.com.

Power Chairs

Sunrise Medical, Carlsbad, Calif, introduces its new, market-driven rehab power chair platform, which consists of two mobility bases offering three drive solutions, electronics featuring the technology of Delphi and the rehab experience of Quickie®, as well as an innovative new modular seating system. The new power platform includes two core products: the Quickie Rhythm™ and Quickie Groove™. The Rhythm features a midwheel design that combines intuitive tight handling with ride comfort and controlled obstacle handling. It is available in three models. The Groove features a two-drive wheel solution within one mobility base. It is available in five models. (800) 333-4000; www.sunrisemedical.com.

Beds, Transfer Chairs

Camtec, Cambridge, Md, a bariatric equipment manufacturer, announces its new and enhanced line of patient beds and transfer chairs. Camtec's mission is to design superior equipment with the patient and caregiver in mind. The new ExpandaCare bed, now featuring a central locking system, adjusts from 37 inches to 54 inches in less than 1 minute, allowing the bed to pass through doorways as narrow as 40 inches. The unique CareChair, now available with a tilt-in-space feature, adjusts from full upright sitting position to full stretcher, and everything in-between. Camtec's products offer 100% facility utilization, ease of transfer, patient comfort, and staff safety. (800) 866-1156; www.camtecproducts.com.

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