Functional Assessment Innovative Sports Training, Chicago, offers the MotionMonitor™ with research-quality 3-D motion capture. It includes software protocols for measuring range of motion, gait analysis, balance assessment, lift training, golf analysis, and biofeedback training. Data from body sensors, forceplates, and EMG are collected and processed for immediate viewing. The MotionMonitor comes in several configurations to meet unique requirements. (773) 528-1935; www.innsport.com. Dry Hydrotherapy AMI, Groton, Conn, offers the Aqua PT and Aqua Massage, which allow clients to remain clothed and dry while receiving a simulated “fingertip” massage from 36 water jets. The systems provide both continuous full body and localized massages, which can isolate affected muscle groups with variable memory for specific areas. They can vary water pressure intensity from 2-12 pounds of force and pulsation frequency from 2-10 pulses per second. The 36 computer-controlled water jets massage three sides of the body at the same time without constant supervision, and both machines can be operated in either one- or two-direction mode. The machines are capable of massaging the fully relaxed side of the body in either the prone or supine position. (800) 248-4031; www.amiaqua.com. Electrotherapy Unit Smith+Nephew Inc, Germantown, Wis, offers the Kinetec™ 3-channel electrotherapy unit. The portable unit offers interferential, interferential premodulated, biphasic, and high-volt stimulation, and includes a treatment protocol manual and an interactive neuromuscular electrical stimulation CD-ROM. Interferential and interferential premodulated stimulation provide alternating and consecutive timing as well as static, scan, and target sweep. High-volt stimulation provides twin peak monophasic waveform; selectable contraction/rest cycles, ramp times and frequency ranges; and polarity selection; and is operable with pads or an optional probe. The biphasic stimulation offers normal, co-contraction and reciprocal modes; selectable on/off cycles and ramp times; and a customizable pulse rate and width. (800) 558-8633; www.smith-nephew.com. Wheelchair Cushion Star Cushion Products, Belleville, Ill, introduces the new CXR cushion. It features an isolated area of 2-inch air cells to minimize coccyx pressure. The cushion is available in 16 standard sizes and comes with a 2-year warranty. (888) 277-STAR (7827). Bariatric Table Tri W-G, Valley City, ND, offers its Bariatric Mat Table, which has a lifting capacity of 1,000 pounds. The table starts at 171¼4 inches in its lowest position and reaches a height of 391¼4 inches. At this height, it still has enough clearance under the frame for the clinician to use a patient-lifting device. The power unit is virtually noiseless, making it ideal for the university classroom with multiple functions going on in the same environment. The unit is mobile and features steel-framed casters with rubber wheels, total lock brakes, and high-tech bearings. Widths of 3, 4, 5, and 6 feet are available, along with 7-foot lengths. (800) 437-8011; www.rehab-direct.com. Transdermal Drug Delivery Electrode IOMED®, Salt Lake City, introduces its new TransQ®Flex active transdermal drug delivery electrode, specifically designed for treating fingers, knees, and other small, highly contoured areas of the body. Features include a larger dispersive pad; uniform, efficient drug delivery; no drug pH alteration; and an “EZ Fill” window that allows for easier, no-stick electrode handling. It also features a cloverleaf shape designed to offer the conformity, patient comfort, and optimal drug delivery required by hand therapists, podiatrists, and physical therapists. (801) 975-1191; www.iomed.com. Posture/Agility Training A training tool designed to improve posture, balance, stability, and agility, the Disc ‘O’ Sit from M&F Athletic Company, Cranston, RI, is made of vinyl that will hold up to 400 pounds. One side is ridged to prevent slipping and its overall rounded shape provides greater instability. The user adjusts it by inflating for added stability. The tool is available in two sizes, 14 and 17 inches. (800) 556-7464; www.mfathletic.com. Aquatic Therapy Belt The Hygenic Corp, Akron, Ohio, introduces the Thera-Band® Aqua Belt, a soft, contoured foam pad that users wrap around their torso for flotation while performing aquatic therapeutic exercises. The width and shape of the belt provide even distribution of flotational properties to keep the user more upright during exercises. The belt can be used while jogging or running in deep water for cardiovascular exercises or used with other aquatic exercise products like hand bars for additional body toning. Thera-Band elastic resistance exercise products are endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association. (800) 321-2135; www.thera-band.com. All-Terrain Power Wheelchair Permobil, Lebanon, Tenn, introduces the Trax™ all-terrain power wheelchair. It features rear-wheel drive, adjustable automotive-style coil-over rear shocks, large wheels, and tires with rugged tread to maximize traction. The adjustable wheelbase (manual or electric) can be extended for more stability and makes traveling downhill safer. In addition, the wheelchair has a suspension system that can be adjusted to the user’s weight, and is equipped with electronic steering performance to control the drive motor and make cornering smoother at all speeds. The TRAX is available in three seating choices: Corpus, Standard, and Miniflex. (800) 736-0925; Gait Trainer Biodex Medical Systems, Shirley, NY, announces the release of its new gait trainer. The treadmill features an instrumented deck that displays patient biofeedback, comparing actual footfall to the target gait parameter. The treadmill has the ability to equate belt speed to a functional gait parameter. When a patient’s leg length is entered, the computer calculates the correct belt speed and stride length. Through repetition, patients unconsciously relearn to walk. In addition, walking time and distance measurements are quantified, comparing performance to normal ranges based on gender and age groups, and an exercise summary report is produced after each exercise. (800) 224-6339; www.biodex.com. ElectroTherapy Device BioMedical Life Systems, Vista, Calif, introduces the BioStim® M7 transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device. The unit measures 31¼4 x 15/16 x 21¼4 in. when closed and opens an additional 2 inches to reveal the screen and digital keypad. Instructions guide the user through seven programmable functions: continuous, width modulation, rate modulation, rate and width modulation, SD1, SD2, and cycled burst. The device also has a patient lock system that, when activated, prevents the patient from changing any of the set parameters. When the lock system is turned off, a patient compliance meter showing how long the device was used is displayed. (800) 726-8367; Bariatric Transporter Rehab Seating Systems Inc, Brookline, Mass, offers the Ascender™ bariatric transporter. Designed to meet a wide variety of surgical, medical, and rehabilitation needs, the transporter helps protect corrective procedures and reduce lifting by caregivers. In addition, the E-Z LegUP feature gives the transporter the flexibility of a standard wheelchair while maintaining correct skeletal alignment. The patented slant seat feature, which controls the pitch of the forward slope, further reduces the flexion and pressures on the hip, knee, and back. The transporter comes in three different widths and weight capacities. (800) 525-7328; www.rehabseating.com
