Soft Tissue Deep Manipulation

OPTP, Minneapolis, has developed The Original Body Stick and The Travel Stick to aid health care professionals in the deep manipulation of soft tissues. Both products are designed to enable users to self-perform treatment of muscle pain and trigger points. Created to be used all over the body, the Stick can be used to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance; prevent muscle injuries; accelerate recovery; and disperse the effects of lactic acid. The Original Body Stick measures 24 inches, while The Travel Stick is 17 inches, designed to fit easily in luggage. Free catalog.

(800) 367-7393
www.optp.com

Styling and Performance

Bruno Independent Living Aids, Oconomowoc, Wis, has launched the Electra-Ride Elite stairlift (Model SRE-2010). Stairlift is equipped with two 12-volt batteries continuously powered through a charger that plugs into any household outlet. Provides uninterrupted performance, even during failure of home electrical service. Rated weight capacity of 400 pounds (181 kg), and sensors that detect any obstacles on the stairs. Offset swivel seat designed to make entry and exit position at top of landing safe and easy. Honeycomb rail designed for improved stability, and visual coded diagnostics instantly analyze operational status. Vertical straight rail installs to within 6" (152 mm) from wall. Seat height, footrest height, and armrest width are all adjustable.

(262) 953-5424
www.bruno.com

Speed Pulley

Brookdale Medical/Response, Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, now provides R2910EA Speed/Action Units, with a 100-pound or 150-pound weight stack. Brookdale's Response reportedly will customize weight stacks just as the company does on its full line of rehab fitness equipment. The new Speed/Action units are designed to offer a tremendous value in a small package and have great flexibility. More than 50 exercises can be performed with a variety of attachments. Units are designed to accommodate a variety of budgets. Full line catalog available.

(800) 655-1155
www.brookdalemedical.com

Cold Spray from Finland

Mettler Electronics, Anaheim, Calif, announces Polar Frost Cold Spray for the temporary relief of pain and swelling from sprains, contusions, and minor injuries. Polar Frost Cold Spray was created to instantly chill and quickly reduce pain in the skin and underlying tissues when it is applied to an injury or muscle spasm. This is followed by the longer-lasting cooling relief from menthol.

(800) 854-9305
www.mettlerelectronics.com

Back Support System

The ROHO Group Inc, Belleville, Ill, has introduced the Retroback back support system, a general use system that clips on the back of most wheelchair upholstery. The rigid construction of the Retroback is designed to provide instant posture support and comfort to the user without eliminating a lot of seat depth, and requires no tools or hardware. With a weight of only 3 pounds, it is easy and lightweight for users to simply slide on and off the wheelchair for ease of transport or storage of a folding wheelchair. Available to fit 16", 18", and 20" wheelchair widths and carries 12-month limited warranty.

(800) 851-3449
www.therohogroup.com

Sensor Brochure

Kistler Instrument Corp, Amherst, NY, has produced a sensor brochure that presents leg rehabilitation measurement alternatives. Brochure 600-350 shows diagnostic and rehabilitative foot and leg measurement instrumentation listed in summary form, as well as various force plates for stationary leg and foot force measurement, force plates for dynamic investigations, and an instrumented treadmill for gait studies. Signal conditioning products, software, and hook-up accessories for complete systems are included in 24 pages. References to complete data sheets are indicated along with clearly structured tables.

(716) 691-5100
www.kistler.com

Heavy-Duty Scooter

Pride Mobility Products Corp, Exeter, Pa, offers Maxima, designed to deliver luxury and high performance in a heavy-duty package. Maxima features rugged construction for an increased weight capacity of 500 pounds and a maximum speed of 5.25 mph, and was designed to be comfortable for the larger individual. Maxima includes an ultra-heavy-duty drive train with 110-amp controller, and ergonomically enhanced 22 inch wide by 18.5 inch deep seating. Additional features include a full directional lighting package and flat-free foam rubber-filled tires. Available in a three- or four-wheel format.

(800) 800-8586
www.pridemobility.com

Biofeedback Device

New Rehab Suite version 4.0 is available with MyoTrac 3 Infiniti from Thought Technology Ltd, Montreal. MyoTrac 3 Infiniti is a highly sensitive, low noise SEMG biofeedback device that can be used for muscle re-education, rehabilitation, and treatment of incontinence. Device can monitor and provide high-quality graphical biofeedback from two sites simultaneously, using the BioGraph Infiniti Rehab 4.0 Suite to quickly get baseline data; run a series of evaluation and training trials; compare the session to prior sessions; and save and/or print out the results. MyoTrac 3 Infiniti comes with a clinical guide, explaining the general concepts of SEMG training and assessment and the placement of the electrodes.

(514) 489-8251
www.thoughttechnology.com

Early Intervention Wheelchair

Convaid Inc, Torrance, Calif, introduces The CuddleBug Early Intervention Wheelchair, designed to position the youngest clients. Two seating modules accommodate seat depths from 5 to 10 inches. Tilt-in-space mobility base with 5º–30º of adjustable tilt. 90º–160º of adjustable recline. Hi/Lo settings–7 inches of seat to floor adjustment with child in seat and without use of tools. Mobility base grows to accept two seating module sizes. Base folds compactly without removing seating module. Positioning options include headrest, anterior chest harness, swing-away firm lateral trunk supports, 3-point pelvic positioning belt, hip guide inserts, swing-away medial thigh support, and one-piece elevating footplate. Height-adjustable push handle.

(888) 266-8243
www.convaid.com

Flexible Integral Skin Foam Systems

Now available from Chemline, St Louis, is CHEMFOAM 7756, a flexible integral skin polyurethane foam. CHEMFOAM 7756 (flexible PU integral foam) is a new pour and injection foam that combines a lightweight, flexible foam core and a dense, tough skin. The skin of the foam is designed to resist abrasion, mechanical stress, tear, and many common chemicals. The surface of the foam is engineered to be pleasant to the touch and aesthetically pleasing. CHEMFOAM 7756 is reported to retain its exceptional elasticity even under continuous stress. With the addition of metal, plastic, or wood into the mold, CHEMFOAM 7756 is designed to have improved structural stability and a low thermal conductivity rating.

(314) 664-2230
www.chemline.net