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A look at the latest cutting-edge products in the industry. TOTAL SUPPORT HEADREST
Symmetric Designs, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, offers the Savant Headrest, designed as a total support for the head that is cool, lightweight, and easily shaped by hand. The Savant is engineered to provide support at three levels on the head to control lateral flexion and rotation. A headband (included) can be used for anterior support. The mounting disc accommodates a 1-inch (25 mm) ball, but can be removed to attach custom hardware. (800) 537-1724
POSTURE STRAPOPTP, Minneapolis, introduces the EZ Posture Strap, designed with action that draws the shoulder blades down and back to aid in relieving tension and restriction of the shoulder, shoulder girdle, and neck. Device is lightweight, takes up little space, and can be taken to the gym in a workout bag. EZ Posture Strap can be carried in hand luggage during travel. Use as a quick "pick me up" release of shoulder and neck tension due to the effects of desk and computer work. Request a free copy of the newest OPTP product catalog. (800) 367-7393
BARIATRIC TREATMENT TABLEBailey Manufacturing, Lodi, Ohio, announces the Model 4516 Bariatric Treatment Table with Adjustable Back and Shelf. Therapeutically designed and tested to offer work surfaces that are durable, rigid, and comfortable, enabling maximum flexibility in the future. Table includes adjustable back 2-inch-thick Camel (standard) upholstered top. Choice of optional Bailey upholstery colors. Adjustable back features positive locking in six to eight places, plain shelf, and version with standard H-brace Model #4515. Walnut finish available. Six leg and special frame design to allow 1,000-pound patient capacity; 5-year warranty. (800) 321-8372
TRAY FITS LARGER CLIENTSAltimate Medical, Morton, Minn, has released Extra Deep Shadow Tray options for its EasyStand Evolv line of standing frames, designed to fit larger clients. The Shadow Tray adjusts in depth from 10 to 18 inches and is designed to allow more space between the back and the chest pad for the user. Available in Short (10.5 inches from seat) and Tall (13.5 inches from seat). Shadow Tray is intended to fully support user from sitting to standing and allow access to tray in any position. EasyStand Evolv stander's modular base allows Extra Deep Shadow Tray to be added at any time. Available on Evolv Youth, Adult, and XT models. (800) 342-8968
PACKAGING OPENERZibra, Mooresville, NC, has created Open It, a tool designed to aid in opening difficult-to-open product packaging. Open It is reportedly the only tool that has everything needed to open any package. Open It combines a cutting tool, dual-head screwdriver, and retractable cutting blade in one safe and easy to use tool. Open It easily opens clamshells, toy packaging, boxes, CDs, DVDs, battery compartments, and more. (866) 869-7544
POWER BASE CAPACITY TO 500 POUNDSQuantum Rehab, Exeter, Pa, now provides The Quantum 1420, engineered to accept a full range of rehab seating and electronics while offering a weight capacity of 500 pounds. According to Quantum Rehab, the device's patented mid-wheel-drive technology and Active-Trac Suspension provide superb power, acceleration, and outstanding outdoor performance. (866) 800-2002
DYNAMIC STAIR TRAINERClarke Health Care Products Inc, Oakdale, Pa, introduces the DST stair trainer, designed to motivate patients to gain confidence, improve balance, and achieve the ability to climb steps so they can return home faster and with fewer limitations. DST stair trainer with electronically adjustable steps can individually accommodate each patient from their first day of therapy. Push-button controls adjust steps in 1-cm increments. Height adjusts from flat ramp to 6 1/2 inches. Visual display allows clinician to chart patient's progress. Hand rails are height adjustable. Parallel bars and steps in one unit. (888) 347-4537 |
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