Rigid Aluminum Wheelchair

TiLite®, Kennewick, Wash, introduces the Aero Z, a fully adjustable, compact rigid aluminum wheelchair. The company applied the same technology used in its titanium line of wheelchairs. Features on the Aero Z include: soft roll casters; a rear seat width of 12 inches to 20 inches; a seat depth of 12 inches to 20 inches; a front seat height of 16 inches to 21 inches; a rear seat height of 12 inches to 20 inches; a back angle of 80 degrees to 101 degrees; and a center of gravity from 1 inch to 6 inches. Its mono-tube frame and axle plate design make transporting the Aero Z easy, and custom frame options—like a tapered seat/front end or both—allow for a frame that conforms more to the user’s body. (800) 545-2266; www.tilite.com.

Portable Grab Bars

Clarke Health Care Products, Oakdale, Pa, introduces Handi-Grip portable grab bars. For assistance anywhere in a user’s home, especially in the bathroom or while traveling, Handi-Grip is easy to install and remove. It is available in three telescoping sizes. The strong suction adheres to most smooth surfaces, such as tile walls or glass doors. Handi-Grip is a cost-effective alternative for permanently installed bars. (888) 347-4537; www.clarkehealthcare.com.

Security Bed Rails

Mobility Transfer Systems Inc, North Billerica, Mass, offers bed security rails for home beds. MTS Security Rails fit any sized bed and are available for either one side or both sides of the bed. The 18-inch model provides for security and can be used as an assist handle during transfers. The 30-inch model provides increased fall protection when more restraint is needed. All models adjust up and down, and are made of white powder-coated steel. (800) 854-4687; www.mtsmedequip.com.

Intelligent Inclinometer

Hoggan Health Industries, West Jordan, Utah, announces a new addition to its microFET product line. The microFET5—Intelligent Inclinometer is preprogrammed for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar range of motion tests. The unit combines the accuracy and patient convenience of single inclinometry with the speed and simplicity of automatic calculation. The easy to use, self-contained unit walks the tester through each test with simple keypad prompts, then automatically calculates and displays spinal segment ROM results. The microFET5 can also be used in simple mode for extremity range of motion testing, and can be combined with optional software for data collection and report generation. microFET5 is accurate to within 1 degree. Inclinometer achieves angle stability within 0.1 second. (800) 678-7888; www.microfet.com.