April 2006

On the Market

Multi Cervical Unit

BTE Technologies, Baltimore, announces the Multi Cervical Unit (MCU), which helps expand a clinic’s referral base by providing progressive services to those with chronic neck pain as well as injured athletes and whiplash victims. Offering both isometric and dynamic modes, the all-new MCU is an effective system for objective cervical assessment, rehabilitation, and graphic outcomes measurement. According to a study from Latrobe University in Australia, patients treated with the MCU improved nearly twice as much as those using traditional exercise and manual therapy. The MCU is available for purchase and through BTE’s rental plan. (800) 331-8845; www.btetech.com.

Wheelchair Cushion

Varilite, Seattle, announces the introduction of its Meridian seating system designed for clients with a high risk of tissue breakdown and a high level of symmetric positioning needs. The dual-chambered Meridian allows for independent positioning of the pelvis and thighs while the client is seated. The Meridian is an innovative, new seating solution that helps correct unhealthy wheelchair postures such as sacral sitting and thrusting. The dual chambers of the Meridian work together to create a preischial shelf that prevents the ischial tuberosities from sliding forward into a posterior pelvic tilt. (206) 676-1462; www.varilite.com.

Inclinometer

Hoggan Health Industries, West Jordan, Utah, announces their microFET line of medical measurement devices. The microFET5—Intelligent Inclinometer comes complete with preprogrammed protocols for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar range of motion tests. The easy to use, self-contained unit walks the tester through each test with simple keypad prompts, and automatically calculates and displays spinal segment ROM results. The Intelligent Inclinometer combines the accuracy and patient convenience of single inclinometry with the speed and simplicity of automatic calculation. The Inclinometer achieves angle stability within 0.1 seconds. (801) 572-6500; www.microfet.com.

Wheelchair Control System

Curtis Instruments, Mt Kisco, NY, introduces the enAble® 40-Series Powerchair Control System for rear, mid, and front drive chairs. enAble 40 features advanced ergonomics, power, safety, and design flexibility, with a comprehensive range of built-in features. The unit has advanced drive feel and flexibility in a three-module solution, a power base with optional light and seat actuators, and an ergonomic hand control with an intuitive icon LCD display. (914) 666-2971; www.curtisinstruments.com.

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