Compiled by Frank Long

Wall Station Rehabilitation System

Hygenic Corporation / Performance Health Products, Akron, Ohio, announces the THERA-BAND Wall Station, a compact and versatile total body system for rehabilitation training. The Wall Station is an in-clinic rehabilitation system designed for comprehensive upper and lower extremity strength training, and features the familiar colors and resistance levels used with THERA-BAND Tubing that are used for home exercise with THERA-BAND resistance Bands. Multi-dimensional design provides three planes of movement with clip-connect tubing supplied in fixed lengths to assure consistent patient progress during treatment. System includes slide tracks with one-hand lock down capability.

(800) 321-2135;
www.thera-band.com

Elevating Wheelchair System

Bromac Assistive Technology, Dateland, Ariz, introduces the New Heights Electric Elevating Wheelchair System. These wheelchairs reportedly offer the highest seat elevation of any product on the market, and are designed to easily and temporarily elevate from a standard seated height, to a height greater than that of a person standing, or any height in between, providing full access to their users. These wheelchairs enable users to function independently in virtually any environment, and provide freedom without the need for assistance from other people.

(805) 797-7989;
www.as.net/~bromac/5.html

Ankle Support

Darco International Inc, Huntington, WV, has released the Web Ankle Support. The Web Ankle Support is designed around a unique bungee closure system to provide superior and consistent compression. The Web Ankle Support features include a back entry for ease of application, low profile design for use with sneakers and casual shoes and a durable vinyl shell with high tech padding to wick away moisture.

The Darco Web Ankle Support is an excellent product for those who have chronic weak ankles, patients needing postoperative recovery support, prophylactic ankle protection, or as a general support device for use during exercise or athletic situations.

The Web Ankle Support is available through Darco's distributor network.

(800) 999-8866;
www.darcointernational.com

Funding Guide for Standing Technology

Altimate Medical, Morton, Minn, announces the 7th edition of Funding Guide for Standing Technology. It includes new supporting articles, updated appeal process information, abstracts of research studies on the benefits of standing, and more. Information from past editions includes sample letters of medical necessity, coding information, and legal services directory. The guide is designed to assist clinicians with the process of assessing the medical needs of their clients and providing payor sources with accurate, concise documentation. Includes information for suppliers on the HCPCS code for sit to stand standers, and for consumers on how to be their own funding advocate.

(800) 342-8968;
www.easystand.com/funding

Suspension Boot

DM Systems Inc, Evanston, Ill, offers the Heelift Suspension Boots, which have been designed to help hospitals reduce the incidence of preventable pressure ulcers. The company reports that the products have been in use for more than a decade and that all types of facilities, including acute care facilities, could benefit from their use. The Heelift, together with staff awareness, is intended to create a simple way to care for patients and avoid complications or liability issues caused by pressure ulcers.

(800) 254-5438;
www.dmsystems.com

Cardio Equipment Series

Life Fitness, Schiller Park, Ill, introduces the Elevation Series line of cardiovascular equipment, which delivers a newly designed 95T Treadmill and 95X Elliptical Cross-Trainer that feature entertainment and motivational technologies. Each product in the Elevation Series is offered with three new options, the Engage, Inspire and Achieve consoles. The Engage console features a 15-inch LCD touch screen with integrated TV, while the Inspire console offers a 7-inch LCD touch screen. Both include seamless iPod integration; USB connectivity to create, track and store workout information; a Virtual Trainer; and Workout Landscape Perspectives. Users view iPod-delivered video content from the Engage console's integrated screen, or from the Inspire console through an optional 17-inch attachable TV.

(800) 634-8637;
www.lifefitness.com