Neck Therapy
Dr. Bob’s, Valencia, Calif, introduces Oriental Neck Therapy, an air-inflated cervical traction device.
Dr. Bob’s Oriental Neck Therapy is designed to provide relief from tight muscles, joint and nerve pressure, and headaches. Placing it around the neck and pumping the inflation bulb causes a gentle stretching. It is portable and lightweight, so Oriental Neck Therapy can be taken anywhere and used while watching television, working on the computer, traveling, reclining, or relaxing. No assembly or batteries are required to operate the unit. Oriental Neck Therapy is indicated for tight muscles, pinched nerves, neck pain, tension headaches, osteoarthritis, swollen discs, straightening of the neck, and for degenerative discs or joints.
Oriental Neck Therapy is available in two sizes—regular for a 12-in to 16-in neck size and large for a 16-in to 18-in neck size. Discounts are available to health care professionals and distributors.
For additional information, contact Dr. Bob’s; 661-222-9335; fax: 661-622-9790; email: drbobshealthproducts@ msn.com ; www.drbobshealthproducts.com. CP
On-hold Messaging
Applied Media Technologies Corp (AMTC), Clearwater, Fla, introduces a CD-based messaging system featuring more than 75 messages covering a range of general-interest chiropractic topics to entertain and inform clients waiting on-hold.
Greetings for all major holidays are included. Custom messages may be created to cover the aspects of individual practices, such as specialties, location, and hours of business.
AMTC’s TraxMaster player requires no maintenance, and the CD never wears out. To install, simply plug the player into the phone system as “music on hold.” The player allows the practice to program as many messages as desired, in any order, and to change the selection at will. For more information, contact Applied Media Technologies Corp; 727-531-3105; 800-741-2682; fax: 727-531-3965; email: info@amtc.com ; www.amtc.com. CP
Pain-relief Gel and Pellets
Boiron, Newtown Square, Penn, introduces the Arnica Value Pack, which includes Arnica gel and Arnica pellets in one package that provides an answer to muscle aches and stiffness due to minor injuries or overexertion. It also reduces pain, swelling, and discoloration from bruises.
Arnica can be used topically, as a gel or ointment, or internally, as homeopathic pellets. It can relieve bumps and bruises, especially on young children; before, during, or after competitive sports; with intense sustained effort; during physical therapy; or after plastic surgery. For more information, contact Boiron; 800-BOIRON-1; www.boiron.com. CP
Rehab Software Upgrade
Kim Christensen, DC, and Steve Yeomans, DC, announce the 2002 upgrade to their Outcomes Assessment CD-ROM with a 30-day free limited trial to new users.
The upgrade includes normative data on every patient’s outcome assessment summary report. Range of motion reports demonstrates improvement and further treatment necessary to normalize patient. Updates help users learn this program in less than 10 minutes. It offers the ability to re size fonts to your liking for report production, and a cost itemization function documents case costs and averages.
For more information, contact FCER, Des Moines, IA; 800-622-6309; www.fcer.org. CP
Golf Book
Golf-Health, Santa Monica, Calif, introduces “Pain-free Golf,” a book by Christian H. Reichardt, DC, CCSP, that helps players isolate troubled areas in the body, thereby decreasing pain to help improve golf scores.
With proper use of the 15-minute self-evaluation test in the beginning of Reichardt’s book, students and pros alike can tailor specific exercises for handicapped areas of their bodies, so they can nurture themselves back to full strength and playing ability.
“Pain-free Golf” has been used by golfers such as Ted Oh, winner of the Junior Amateur World Championships in the early 90s. Reichardt also brings together groups of students for half-day lessons at Fit For Golf schools, which put a great deal of emphasis on form, ability, and range of motion. For more information, contact Golf-Health; 310-829-0453; fax: 310-829-0455; email: drreichardt@earthlink.net ; www.golfhealth.com. CP
Form Program
Cook Forms™, Encinitas, Calif, introduces a computer program designed to automatically fill in repetitive information on the screen and then print the completed form onto blank paper.
Cook Forms reduces the need to stock, use up, reorder, and wait for delivery of an endless number of forms. The software will work on any PC and contains only the form modules requested. It has modules for the American Specialty Health Plans (ASHP) Managed Care, Landmark, Alignis, QME, Workers Comp, and more.
For additional information, contact Cook Forms; 800-668-4488; fax: 760-632-5499. CP
Website Builder
Dcfirst.com, Baltimore, introduces a visual tutorial to its online, step-by-step WebsiteBuilder™, as well as the ability for clients to add multiple links to their websites. The short animated tutorial shows chiropractors how to enter their website information. With the power to include their own links, chiropractors can take control of recommending websites that complement their practice and techniques. For more information, contact dcfirst.com; 410-365-1641; www.dcfirst.com. CP
Combination Therapy Unit
Mettler Electronics Corp, Anaheim, Calif, introduces the Sonicator® Plus 930 that combines therapeutic ultrasound and muscle stimulation in an ergonomically designed control unit.
Therapeutic ultrasound is provided by a 1- and 3-MHz, 5cm2 applicator with direct crystal-to-patient contact. Muscle stimulation is delivered in three waveforms—interferential, premodulated, and medium frequency (Russian stimulation). Two intensity controls and displays enable the operator to simultaneously monitor treatment parameters. Additionally, the control unit is designed to independently control up to three treatment protocols.
The Sonicator Plus 930 is easy to set up and use. Treatment parameters may be selected with as few as three keystrokes. After adjusting treatment intensity with a twist of the dial, treatment may begin. Built-in audible and visual timers signal the operator when treatment is complete. Two treatment cart options are available, providing additional flexibility in creating a treatment platform that matches the needs of the practice.
For additional information, contact Mettler Electronics Corp; 714-533-2221; 800-854-9305; fax: 714-635-7539; www.mettlerelec.com. CP
Lumbar and Cervical Traction Units
Glacier Cross Inc, Kalispell, Mont, introduces the Pronex cervical traction unit and the Homestretch lumbar traction unit.
Pronex is designed for use before or after cervical adjustments for patients experiencing muscle guarding. It helps break the pain cycle, relax muscle tissue, and support and align the cervical spine in an anatomically correct position. Daily use helps increase circulation, improve disc height, and control negative muscle activity. The unit weighs less than 3 lbs, yet provides consistent traction up to 20 lbs. It comes with a small canvas carrying case.
The Homestretch lumbar traction unit weighs less than 15 lbs, yet provides control and consistent lumbar traction up to 180 lbs. This compact unit comes with two wide wraps, an air-pressure pump, and a gauge-and-release valve for controlled intermittent traction. The traction bed is made of high-impact FDA-approved ABS material. The unit is 43 in by 16 in x 4 in and stores easily.
For additional information, contact Glacier Cross Inc; 800-388-4828; fax: 406-257-8880; www.glaciercross.com. CP
Mentoring Program
The International Academy of Chiropractic Occupational Health Consultants (IACOHC), Owatonna, Minn, introduces a program for doctors of chiropractic focusing on occupational health and applied ergonomics.
Doctors may obtain professional mentoring on a wide range of specific topics by experts in the field to learn vital steps and trends for consulting employers on workplace injury prevention, work-related health issues, and corporate wellness.
Trends have changed for chiropractic. Before, the average length of time was 2 years of marketing to get the attention of employers. Today, employers are calling doctors who most often have not completed specialty training for industrial consulting. Professional mentoring fills a need for DCs to promptly get effective advice and guidance from expert chiropractic occupational health consultants.
For more information, contact IACOHC; 507-455-1025; fax: 507-455-0922; email: iacohc@mnic.net. CP
Educational Materials
Health Visions Inc, Bensalem, Pa, a provider of patient education products, introduces Straubury Chiropractic Publications to the chiropractic community.
Straubury, based in Great Britain, offers patient education material to help chiropractors better educate their patients on the true philosophy of chiropractic and the benefits of living the chiropractic lifestyle. The material is written in an easy-to-understand format, and their products include: brochures, folders, booklets, posters, and children’s materials.
Health Visions, which has been providing silent reception room videos to chiropractors for the past 6 years is now the United States distributor for Straubury Publications.
For additional information, contact Health Visions Inc; 888-480-1350; email: healthvisions@aol.com ; www.chiroed.com. CP
Technique Video and Manual
VanGo Video Productions, Davenport, Iowa, offers the “Seminar in a Box” video and companion Thompson Technique manual that covers segmental drop adjusting in short segments covering specific analysis and adjusting procedures.
The video and manual are used by chiropractic colleges and field doctors to learn the gentle methodology of drop table adjustment. Contact points, line of drive, and line of correction are explained on the video.
The basic five categories of leg length inequality and adjusting procedures are covered to provide an easy to follow learning environment. Additional moves cover alternate and advanced adjusting procedures as well as introducing people to the drop-table style of adjusting.
For additional information, contact VanGo Video Productions; 563-386-8585; http://showcase.netins.net/web/chirohealth. CP
Expert Witness Certification
Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, Tex, and HealthCare and Legal Review Consultants, Altamonte Springs, Fla, offer Medical-Legal Issues for Physicians Expert Witness Certification Course. All modules are taught by experts in their respective field, ie, chiropractors, attorneys, law enforcement officers.
Courses are offered in Orlando, Fla, at the Hilton Garden Inn on Sat 8am–8pm (12 hours) Module 1: Mar 9, Module 2: Apr 6, Module 3: May 4, Module 4: Aug 24, Module 5: Sept 28, and Module 6: Oct 12. The fee is $195 per module, $175 each for two or more modules, or $600 for all six modules. It is not required to take the certification classes in order.
Now available on video: distance learning for the expert witness certification course. This meets eligibility requirements to sit for the certification examination.
For more information, contact HealthCare and Legal Review Consultants; 407-682-6041; 800-214-7622, ext 1057; fax: 407-682-3408; email: backdoc2@prodigy.net ; website: www.medicallawjd.com. CP
Adjustment System
Pro-Solutions for Chiropractic Inc, McMurray, Pa, offers the Pro-Adjuster, computer-assisted technology that pinpoints spinal problems, treats patients, and monitors results.
The chiropractor evaluates and treats patients with the Pro-Adjuster while seated with spine in mild flexion to allow joints between the vertebrae to be analyzed and adjusted individually. There is no torquing or twisting of the spine.
Each vertebra is analyzed by evaluating the echo of a 6-pound percussive force that the Pro-Adjuster introduces to the body. A sensor reads the mechanical output and software allows the chiropractor to analyze the vertebrae.
Each bar on a graph represents a single spinal segment in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions. Waveform analysis indicates the function of the vertebral motor unit (comprised of the vertebra, associated discs, tendons, and ligaments). Vertebral resonating frequency is also used to determine if adjustment is necessary.
Patients can visualize problems and see improvement. Once adjustment needs are identified, the chiropractor uses the Pro-Adjuster to treat the problem. Adjusting speed is based on the harmonic or vibrating frequency of the vertebra.
For more information, contact Pro-Solutions for Chiropractic Inc; 877-942-4284; fax: 724-942-3948; www.pro-adjuster.com. CP
Testing Apparatus
Myogauge Corp, Deer Park, NY, introduces an isometric and range-of-motion testing apparatus that will create significant advancements within the healing arts.
The accuracy and reproducibility of this system, combined with its documentation, makes it effective for all health care professionals involved with personal, automobile, industrial, and sports injuries. The system will eliminate the subjective manual or handheld methods of testing currently used, and provide objective, accurate, clear, and precise documentation of soft tissue injuries.
Myogauge sends trained technicians to install each system and provides in-office comprehensive training to doctors and staff members, including proper CPT coding and billing procedures. After training is complete, clinics will receive a certificate of course completion from the company.
All personal injury attorneys within a 50-mile radius of each office will be sent a letter from the company explaining which doctors currently use the system in their area and how the objective verifiable documentation will allow them to obtain higher settlements for their clients.
For additional information, contact Myogauge Corp; 631-242-1234; 888-696-3539; www.myogauge.com. CP
Body Fat Analyzers
Zelcore Inc, Hagerstown, Md, offers the portable Futrex-5000 Body Composition Analyzer for quick, accurate body fat evaluations using near-infrared light.
The analyzer can measure any person from the age of 5 through adults without cumbersome pretest protocols. In less than 60 seconds, the analyzer provides a printout that contains body fat percentage, BMI, lean body mass, fat body mass, and hydration level.
Featuring a full-color body composition analysis report that provides meaningful information about an individual’s body composition, a physical analysis ratings report gives an in-depth analysis of the individual’s fitness level. Both reports are generated directly from the unit to a printer. The body composition analyzers include Futrex Fitness Management Software to allow health and fitness professionals to track the results of their clients and patients.
For more information, contact Zelcore Inc; 301-791-9220; 800-576-0295; fax: 301-733-9398; www.zelcore.com. CP
Drop-Adjusting Table
Eurotech Tables & Mfg, Osage Beach, Mo, introduces the Vision Velocity, an American-made drop-adjusting table that gives four drops as standard.
Forward motion cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and pelvic drops can be cocked from either side of the table and tensioned to hold the lightest to heaviest patients.
There are also ergonomic armrests, paper guide, roller, and guide bar, an adjustable flexion-extension headpiece and ankle extension, and comfit cushions.
The body boost manual height adjustment allows doctors to change the heights of their tables when nobody is on them. An optional component is the electric body boost elevation system that permits table height changes to be done quickly, quietly, and with patients up to 300 lbs lying on the table.
For additional information, contact Eurotech Tables & Mfg; 573-348-5982; 800-743-7738; fax: 573-348-1083; email: peteurotech@pet-eurotech.com ; www.pet-eurotech.com. CP
Hand Exercisers
Magister Corp, Chattanooga, Tenn, introduces its redesigned Eggsercizer® Hand Exercisers to enhance their visual and tactile appeal. The changes come in direct response to specific feedback from therapists and dealers.
The manufacturer has refined the Eggserciser’s color, feel, and resistance. The powder has been eliminated, and the product is softer. A new surface modification process also makes the hand exercisers smoother and entirely tack free. The exercisers feature a translucent color scheme.
For more information, contact Magister Corp; 800-396-3130; fax: 423-265-4581; email: sales@magistercorp.com ; www.magistercorp.com. CP
Pediatric Adjusting Tables
Highland Crafters, Grande, Cache, Alberta, Canada, offers custom-designed children’s adjusting tables to suit clinic needs.
The handcrafted tables come in a variety of templates and are developed in consultation with chiropractors. The tables’ compact style and ease of mobility makes them suitable inside small patient rooms.
The tables are constructed with a stable and safe adjusting surface. Each table is handpainted in vibrant colors, made of wood, and upholstered in sturdy, soft, easy-to-maintain Naugahyde. Pelvic and thoracic drops can be added if requested, as well as a foot extension for older children.
For more information, contact Highland Crafters; email: ian@kidschiropractictables.com ; www.kidschiropractictables.com. CP
50th Anniversary License Renewal Seminars
Foot Levelers Inc, Roanoke, Va, offers its 50th Anniversary Conferences, a cost-effective way to get your license renewed. Each conference consists of 3 days of concurrent speaker sessions (featuring 10 speakers) for 18 hours toward your license renewal. An exhibit hall will feature demonstrations and information, and there will be a social hour with a cash bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and door prizes— for an early registration price of $99. Students and CAs are $49.
Proceeds will be evenly split between your choice of chiropractic colleges and the National Chiropractic Legal Action Fund (NCLAF) to support the ACA lawsuits against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Virginia.
Conferences will be held May 17-19 in Minneapolis, August 16–18 in Philadelphia, September 13–15 in Chicago, and November 22–24 in Charlotte, NC. Speakers and topics may include the following DCs: Mark Charrette (Charrette Adjusting Protocols), Patrick Gentempo (The Incredible Power of Uncommon Commitment), Terry Yochum (Stress to the Human Skeleton), Kim Christensen (Chiropractic Rehabilitation Using Outcome Management), David Jackson (The Power of Intent), KSJ Murkowski (How to Get Paid for What You Do), William Austin (Spinal Pelvic Stabilization), Kathleen Baumgardner (Caring for the Female Athlete), John Hyland (Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis), Kirk Lee (Sports Injuries), and Jeff Olsen (Progressive Postural Analysis).
Foot Levelers continued their 50th Anniversary celebration at the Parker Seminars Celebration as president and CEO Kent S. Greenawalt presented four awards in recognition of long-standing excellence.
The Golden Achievement Award for Philosophy was given to James M. Sigafoose, DC, who is recognized worldwide for his inspirational chiropractic philosophy and motivational skills, especially as a TEAM teacher with PSPS Seminars; and DE for more than 25 years. The Golden Achievement Award for Clinical Excellence went to George Goodheart, DC, the author, founder, and developer of Applied Kinesiology, who continues to teach all over the world. Goodheart was the first chiropractor to serve in the US Olympics. The Golden Achievement Award for the Advancement of Chiropractic through Publishing Excellence recipient was Donald Petersen, Jr, BS, HCD (hc), FICC (h), the editor and publisher of Dynamic Chiropractic magazine.
The final and more prestigious honor, the Dr Monte Greenawalt Chiropractic Excellence Award, was given to Mark Charrette, DC. Charrette began building million-dollar practices within 1 year of graduating from Palmer College. He became an educator, specializing in extremities, developing proprietary protocols for extremity adjusting to make adjustments last longer and hold stronger.
For more information, contact Foot Levelers Inc; 540-345-0008; 800-553-4860; fax: 540-345-0202; www.footlevelers.com. CP
Orthotics Casting Technology
Foot Levelers Inc, Roanoke, Va, in celebration of its golden anniversary, announces Foot Analysis System (FAS) Scan, an orthotics casting and ordering technology. FAS Scan includes a patient database and foot scanning features, as well as clinical reporting and electronic ordering. Practice data, pricing, and orthotics preferences are automatically pulled into scanning sessions, slashing the time it takes to do paperwork. Ordering is instantaneous. For more information, contact Foot Levelers Inc; 540-345-0888; 800-553-4860; fax: 540-345-0202; www.footlevelers.com. CP
Leg Pillow
Crescent Products Inc, Minneapolis, Minn, introduces the Contour Leg Pillow, designed to relieve pain and pressure on the lower back, hips, and knees.
The leg pillow will ensure that the body remains properly aligned during the night. Made of 100% nonallergenic materials, the pillow is designed to fit leg curves. The leg pillow will help back muscles relax and relieve strain on hips, knees, and joints. The small size of the pillow enables it to move with the user throughout the night. Since it does not get tangled in sheets and blankets, users experience more restful sleep.
For additional information, contact Crescent Products Inc; 763-315-4920; 800-989-8085; fax: 763-315-4924; www.crescentproducts.com. CP
Shoulder Pulley
Lifeline® USA, Madison, Wis, presents its shoulder pulley for increasing range of motion in all planes of shoulder movement.
The pulley comes with soft cushion rotator handles for comfort, a patented T-adjustor for touch-of-the-finger changes, a flexible door attachment for ease of use above or hinged on the side of a door, a 7-in braided nylon pulley cord, and a step-by-step rehabilitation manual. For more information, contact Lifeline; 608-288-9252; 800-553-6633; fax: 608-288-9294; www.lifelineusa.com. CP
Water Fitness Footwear
AquaJogger®, Eugene, Ore, introduces its redesigned resistance footwear, the AquaRunner.
AquaRunners are still made of soft, durable, chlorine-resistant EVA foam, but have been redesigned to be one size fits all. The new AquaRunner design features a strapping system for a secure and comfortable fit. The slip-on style adjusts easily in the water with flexible rubber heel straps.
AquaRunners provide a low-impact, lower-body workout, reducing stress on joints and muscles while building endurance, and increasing cardiovascular strength and flexibility. They are also contained in AquaJogger’s new Fitness System, a package containing everything needed to establish and maintain a healthy aquatic exercise program.
For more information please contact AquaJogger; 541-484-2454; 800-922-9544; fax: 541-484-0501; email: christah@aquajogger.com ; www.aquajogger.com. CP
Surface EMG/ROM Seminar
Noromed Continuing Education, Tukwila, Wash, presents “Surface EMG and Dynamic Range of Motion” a 2-day seminar in Seattle, WA, June 22–23, 2002.
The course will be presented by Jeffrey Cram, DC, internationally recognized author and lecturer in this field. It will cover use of surface EMG to achieve objectivity and reproducibility in diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders—practical applications for the clinical practice. It will also include the latest in computerized, dynamic ROM assessment and documentation, and demonstrate the benefits over static, mechanical assessment techniques. Records produced in these systems aid in improving diagnostic accuracy and provide objective data useful in outcome assessment, patient education, and legal and insurance documentation.
For additional information, contact Myotronics-Noromed; 800-426-0316; fax: 206-243-3625; email: myotronics@aol.com ; www.noromed.com. CP
Traction Table
The Saunders Group Inc, Chaska, Minn, introduces the 3D ActiveTrac™, which offers clinical traction without ropes and pulleys.
The lower half of the table flexes/extends, rotates, and side bends. Designed to allow traction treatment in any position, the 3D ActiveTrac accommodates acute, painful postures. 3D ActiveTrac also features decompression capabilities, cervical traction capabilities using the Saunders Cervical Traction Device II, a touch screen control panel for treatment setup, slim-line stabilization belts, armrests, an extra-soft face slot for comfort in the prone position, and electrical height adjustment from 23 in to 35 in. For more information, contact, The Saunders Group; 800-778-1870; www.thesaundersgroup.com. CP
Lower Extremities Book
Foot Levelers Inc, Roanoke, Va, introduces a book by John Hyland DC, DACBR, DABCO, CSCS, that offers chiropractic students and doctors information on caring for skeletal imbalances and asymmetries in the lower extremities.
The 148-page instructional book is designed for chiropractic students, but it can also be used as a reference for practicing doctors of chiropractic. The manual is a required text at Parker College of Chiropractic. For more information, contact Foot Levelers Inc; 540-345-0888; 800-553-4860; fax: 540-345-0202; www.footlevelers.com. CP
Manufacturer Catalog
Integrative Therapeutics Inc (ITI) offers a customized manufacturer catalog for chiropractors. The 2002 “Chiropractor’s Choice” catalog includes joint, connective tissue, neuromuscular, and bone support products, as well as specially formulated multiple vitamins.
In conjunction with the catalog outreach, ITI is sponsoring a series of seminars regarding the complex interrelationship between the gut, the nervous system, and overall health, featuring Robert Borzone, DC, who is affiliated with the University of New York and Hofstra University. Chiropractors are invited and encouraged to attend these informational seminars, which count for continuing education credit.
For more information, contact Integrative Therapeutics Inc, 9725 SW Commerce Circle, Suite A6, Wilsonville, OR 97070; 800-931-1709; fax: 503-682-0993. CP
Therapy Device
OPTP introduces Thera Cane®, a device that facilitates solo, deep-pressure massage of trigger points and sore muscles.
Thera Cane’s patented design allows for enhanced leverage and concentrated pressure. The pressure applied by Thera Cane helps restore muscle function by increasing oxygenated blood flow and breaking up adhesions in muscle fibers.
Appropriate for deep muscle massage to the back, neck, shoulders, legs, feet, arms, chest, ribs, abdomen, and buttocks, Thera Cane is suitable for both clinical and home treatment regimens. Each Thera Cane comes with a user’s manual that features stretches, myofascial trigger point information, and 39 illustrated uses. An instructional video is also available for first-time users.
For more information, contact OPTP, PO Box 47009, Minneapolis, MN 55447-0009; 800-367-7393; fax: 763-553-9355; email: optp@att.net ; www.optp.com. CP
Adjusting Table
Lloyd Table Co, Lisbon, Iowa, presents the Galaxy Ultimate, an elevation-, hylo-, and flexion-adjusting table.
The Galaxy features hydraulically controlled elevation, tilting (hylo) capability, manual and semiautomatic flexion distraction, and an electronic height selector. Optional features include automatic and manual cocking drops, automatic flexion with a patient stop switch, rotating chest lumbar with breakaway, and a retractable flexion T-bar. Made from Nauga-plus vinyl upholstery, the Galaxy comes in an assortment of colors. Other fabrics are available upon request. For more information, contact Lloyd Table Co; 319-455-2110; 800-553-7297; fax: 319-455-2166; www.lloydtable.com. CP
Cryotherapy Pain Reliever
Performance Health Inc, Export, Penn, presents Biofreeze® With Ilex for pain relief from strained or sore muscles, joints, and arthritis.
Greaseless and stainless, Biofreeze relieves pain by using cold therapy, and its effects can last several hours. Biofreeze alleviates back and neck pain; hip, leg, and knee pain; sore muscles; painful joints; arthritis pain; sports injury pain; muscle sprain; and shoulder-arm discomfort. It comes in a no-touch roll-on or gel. For more information, contact Biofreeze; 800-BIOFREEZE; email: no-pain@biofreeze.com ; www.biofreeze.com. CP
Online CE Credits
ChiroCredit.com adds Anatomical Dissection and Occupational Health to its list of chiropractic continuing education topics following an agreement with Primal Pictures LTD to utilize the company’s interactive products.
Primal Pictures LTD offers detailed, online, 3-D models of human anatomy. The models can be rotated, and layers of anatomy can be added or removed, allowing doctors of chiropractic to perform online dissections. For more information, contact ChiroCredit.com; 800-463-9003; email: chiroeducation@aol.com ; www.chirocredit.com. CP
Custom Orthotics
Riecken’s Orthotic Laboratory, Evansville, Ind, offers foot specialists the opportunity to create custom orthotic inserts in 1 hour by using the Shoe and Foot Interfacing Orthosis (SAFIO) fabrication process, which mates foot, shoe, and orthosis and eliminates the need for foot models and plaster work.
The SAFIO process allows orthotics to be made directly on the patient’s foot, with many material choices, for fast fit, function, and comfort. In a single process, SAFIO creates custom total contact inserts that mold to the shape of the foot and shoe, using Visco Elastic Polymer, a gel-like material that flows under pressure and returns to its original shape, like a shock absorber, before each impact.
A patent on the process and another on the apparatus protects SAFIO. Riecken’s issues a nonexclusive license to qualified professional foot orthosis facilities to use the process and apparatus. For more information, contact Reiken’s Orthotics Laboratory; 812-476-8006; fax: 812-476-4271; www.footcomfortworld.com. CP
Shoulder Brace
DM Systems Inc, Evanston, Ill, introduces Cadlow™ Shoulder Stabilizer, a multisport shoulder stabilizing brace.
Specifically for chronic subluxations and sporadic dislocations of the shoulder, Cadlow Shoulder Stabilizer allows the athlete to function at his/her sport without fear of shoulder pain or reinjury.
This product provides glenohumeral stability while maintaining the athlete’s full range of motion (ROM). This stabilizer’s patented pull system strengthens the shoulder by providing graduated resistance through the full ROM. The product protects the athlete by helping to prevent recurrent shoulder subluxations and dislocations without restricting motion/movement. In addition, the brace can be used for postoperative protection and strengthening.
Cool, comfortable, and lightweight, Cadlow Shoulder Stabilizer is adjustable for a custom fit. After initially fitting by a licensed health care professional, the stabilizer applies easily without assistance. Available in small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes, the brace includes compression shorts, harness, and resistance tubing.
For additional information, contact DM Systems Inc; 800-254-5438; fax: 847-328-9561; www.dmsystems.com. CP
Women’s Natural Products
Women’s Group Formulas™, Portland, Ore, introduces a line of Women’s Sexual Function™ products, including Response Cream™, Libido Formula dietary supplement, and vaginal lubricant.
Response Cream supports female sexual arousal and includes amino acids, niacin, and L-menthol, which allow blood vessels to dilate. The cream includes herbal extracts derived from ginger, licorice, ginseng, and cinnamon.
Libido Formula dietary supplement addresses energy level, hormone balance, and blood flow. It contains panax ginseng; mineral corticoid and glucorticoid receptors; motherwort, a calming, tonifying herb that has a balancing effect on the nervous system; and mura puama, a South American herb that, when combined with ginkgo, has been shown to improve sexual satisfaction.
Clear, water-based, unscented, and nonstaining, the vaginal lubricant includes chamomile, an anti-inflammatory agent; calendula, an anti-inflammatory agent that soothes and heals dry skin; ginseng, which has been shown to promote vaginal moisture; and black walnut leaf, an antibacterial agent. For more information, contact Women’s Group Formulas; 503-226-1010; 800-861-5009; fax: 800-861-8155; www.wgfhealth.com. CP
Osteotomy System
dj Orthopedics Inc, San Diego, introduces the OsteoTrac™ system, a device designed for opening wedge osteotomies.
The OsteoTrac system features a patented ratcheting mechanism that allows for intraoperative adjustments for precise alignment and correction. dj Orthopedics has an exclusive license to the patent for this device.
OsteoTrac can be adjusted without the use of an external fixation device as these may cause discomfort and exposure to infection. OsteoTrac is designed to provide fixation following opening wedge osteotomies in long bones such as the tibia. Fabricated from medical grade stainless steel, the device accommodates a variety of patient anatomy. For information, contact dj Orthopedics Inc; 619-234-0345; fax: 619-234-0360; www.formulapr.com. CP
Cervical Traction Unit
The Saunders Group Inc, Chaska, Minn, introduces the Cervical HomeTrac® Deluxe, which combines rotating neck wedges with a width adjustable neck wedge mechanism.
The unit features lateral adjustment knobs and rotating neck wedges; a patented pump design with a click-in-place mechanism for pumping, sustaining, and releasing the traction; and application of up to 50 lbs of traction in the supine position. Additional features include gauge reading in pounds or kilograms, a safety valve and quick release to limit force to 50 lbs and ensure safety, removable neck wedges, and an adjustable extension foot for optional traction angles of 20° or 25°. For more information, contact The Saunders Group Inc; 952-368-9214; 800-778-1870; fax: 952-368-9249; www.thesaundersgroup.com. CP
Angle Chairs
HealthPostures™ Inc, Belle Plaine, Minn, offers Stance™ angle chairs to reduce musculoskeletal injury caused by long-term sitting.
The angle chair seat adjusts from flat to nearly upright, and the chair back adjusts simultaneously as the seat angle changes to maintain lumbar support. A leg cushion enhances and supports postures from neutral sitting to kneeling to recline standing. The angle chair eliminates static stress loads on muscles and ligaments, accelerates blood and fluid flows, and redistributes gravity pressure to ease numbness and pooling of blood in the arms and legs. The pelvis can be tilted forward to eliminate lumbar pressure. For more information, contact HealthPostures Inc; 800-277-1841; fax: 952-873-3350; www.healthpostures.com. CP
Cyle Ergometers
Biodex Medical Systems Inc, Shirley, NY, introduces new designs for its Lower Body Cycle, Upper Body Cycle, and Semi-Recumbent Cycle. The cycles are now self-powered, self-charging, and cordless. They offer effort-controlled (constant power) resistance for aerobic exercise and speed-controlled (isokinetic) resistance for building strength. Options are offered for heart rate monitoring and retrocycling.
The user-friendly Quick-Start features large, easy-to-read buttons and displays. All cycles are ergonomically designed to accommodate riders from 4’6” to 6’10”, weighing up to 360 lbs. The Upper Body Cycle and Semi-Recumbent Cycle have removable seats for wheelchair access. For more information, contact Biodex Medical Systems Inc; 631-924-9000; 800-224-6339; email: sales@biodex.com ; www.biodex.com. CP
Educational Website
Integrative Therapeutics Inc, Wilsonville, Ore, announces the launch of a noncommercial website, www.integrativeinc.com, on which healthcare practitioners can search abstracts, learn about continuing education opportunities, and get current research reviews from top professionals in their fields.
Although commercial content is strictly limited on the website, practitioners who want specific product information will be able to link to any of Integrative Therapeutics’ brand websites. For more information, contact Integrative Therapeutics Inc; 800-931-1709; www.integrativeinc.com. CP
Video Analysis Seminars
Medtech-USA LLC, Altamonte Springs, Fla, offers weekend seminars on dynamic biomechanical video analysis along with soft tissue injury and low impact collision courses.
The seminars teach the legal aspects of this type of testing. They show how to use biomechanical video analysis to visualize the injury in personal injury and workers compensation cases and teach biomechanical, postural, joint, and range of motion analysis. In addition, they teach job assessment, exercise protocols, diagnostic testing protocols, case documentation, and billing. For more information, contact Medtech-USA LLC; 407-682-6041; fax: 407-682-3408. CP
Ergonomic Backpacks
AirPacks® Inc, Beverly, Mass, offers Airpacks System backpacks for ergonomic support.
Using air in the shoulder straps and lumbar support, the backpacks shift weight from the neck and shoulders to the lower back. The system also creates a fulcrum that promotes an upright standing position and reduces compressional loading of the acromioclavicular joints and stress on the trapezius muscles. The biomechanical design reduces the risk of impingement problems. AirPacks products are endorsed by the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA) and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), and are approved by Backpack Safety America. They are available in an assortment of styles and colors. For more information, contact AirPacks Inc; 978-921-5566; 800-310-7383 fax: 978-921-5567; email: info@airpacks.com ; www.airpacks.com. CP
Chiropractic Flip Chart
David Singer Enterprises, Clearwater, Fla, introduces a patient educational tool titled How Chiropractic Works: The Chiropractic Orientation Flip Chart™.
This 50-page, table-top flip chart walks patients through the report of findings by educating them about the benefits of chiropractic care and problems it addresses, which saves chiropractors time and effort.
The flip chart explains the nervous system, problems caused by subluxations, what happens when there is an interruption to normal function, what happens when only the symptoms are removed, and other care options.
Chiropractors can show patients their progress, how to choose the best care for the patient, the phases of care, and the benefits of advance payment.
For further information, contact David Singer Enterprises; 727-443-7008; 800-326-1797; fax: 727-449-1353; e-mail: success@dse-inc.com ; www.davidsinger.org. CP
Massage Lounger
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co, Secaucus, NJ, introduces its Shiatsu massage lounger, model EP-790K, which features a vibrating, extending footrest for the lower legs. Electronic recline control allows users to adjust the backrest by up to 170°.
The EP-790K employs Panasonic’s patented S-curve rolling massage track, which follows the curvature of the human spine while elliptical gears recreate the complex movements and rhythms of the Shiatsu massage technique. Users can customize their massage regimen by using the controller, which fits into a built-in side compartment, to select from three Shiatsu massage functions and five preprogrammed sessions. The massage functions can be set to gentle or firm. A built-in timer automatically shuts off the massage mechanism after 15 minutes. In addition, the massage lounger lets users adjust the height and width of the internal rollers. The EP-790K features a solid steel frame and black vinyl upholstery. For more information, contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co; 800-338-0552; www.panasonic.com. CP
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