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A look at the latest cutting-edge products in the industry. Seat Pad Reduces Discomfort
Hatch, Temecula, Calif, offers the Hatch® ShearStop Seat Pad with LiquiCell® technology, engineered to provide relief from shear stress and pressure associated with long periods of sitting. LiquiCell technology uses a combination of low viscosity fluid in strategically placed baffles controlling the flow of liquid. The pad is designed to be effective in preventing decubitus ulcers, easing pressure and absorbing shock. It is water resistant. (800) 347-1200
Tilt-In-Space WheelchairInnovation In Motion, Angola, Ind, offers the Jewel tilt-in-space wheelchair as a self-propelled or attendant-controlled model. The hydraulically assisted, foot operated, tilt-in-space feature allows the complete seating unit to tilt, thereby providing pressure relief for the user. Additionally, it allows the built-in support to correct postural position. The MPS supportive seating system provides comfort and support with the use of custom contouring. (800) 327-0681 Company Launches New Web SiteA new Web site, www.tempurmed.com, has been launched for Tempur-Pedic® North America Inc, Medical Division, Lexington, Ky. The site serves consumers and customers looking for background on Tempur-Pedic Medical products, company information and studies. The site offers tabs for consumers, health care practitioners, wound care specialists and partners. The site provides information on topics such as sleep; pressure management; diagnoses that affect sleep; as well as clinical studies. (888) 255-3302
Catalog Provides OptionsThe 2007 EasyStand Product Catalog from Altimate Medical, Morton, Minn, features the complete line of EasyStand sit to stand standing frames. It also includes such options for the EasyStand Evolv line, as a Pow’r Up Lift and a self-propelled Mobile option. The catalog is a complete standing unit resource guide with information on the medical benefits of standing, steps to obtain a stander, helpful Web site features, and an enhanced fit guide used for selecting the correct standing frame. (800) 342-8968
Convertible Walker/ChairCan-Am Care, LLC, Alpharetta, Ga, debuts the Airgo Navigator, a rolling walker that converts into a transport chair and folds into an small, lightweight configuration for easy storage. The Airgo Navigator weighs 21 pounds, supports up to 250 pounds, and has large ergonomic handles, locking breaks, and eight-inch wheels. It includes a padded seat and flex backrest, detachable, removable footrests, height adjustable handle bars for proper posture, and a collapsible nylon storage bag. (866) 616-0408
New Treadmill SeriesLife Fitness, Schiller Park, Ill, designed the 95 Series treadmills with features such as seamless iPod® integration, a virtual trainer, USB connectivity, and workout landscapes displayed on a 15-inch LCD. A USB connection or memory stick can be plugged in so that users may exchange workout information. The new design has a 22- x 60-inch running surface. An activity zone places the most-used controls at the user’s fingertips. (800) 634-8637
Long-Wearing TapeOPTP, Minneapolis, offers Kinesio tape, which is specifically designed to be worn for extended periods of time, as well as during strenuous exercise or hydrotherapy. The adhesive is heat activated, and will not leave residue when removed. Kinesio tape is latex free, and has an elasticity of 140%, matching the basic elasticity found in skin, allowing it to work with the body. (800) 367-7393
Ridged Sock and Stocking AidMaddak LLC, Pequannock, NJ, offers the ABLEWARE® Mboss™ Sock and Stocking Aid With Ridges, featuring a three-finger design flexible sock aid that makes putting on socks easier for those with difficulty bending or lifting their legs. It is rigid enough to stay open after the sock or stocking has been loaded, allowing the foot easy entrance. (973) 628-7600 |
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