A guide featuring the latest products and services

Traveler Pillow
Foot Levelers Inc offers the Exclusively Yours Traveler Pillow, which can fit into luggage. It provides vital sleep support in hotel beds and helps hold adjustments longer. Specific patient data, preferred sleeping position, and measurements are used to construct a custom-made pillow with optimal cervical support for the patient. To guard against loss, the patient’s name is embroidered on the plush cover for quick identification. A 2-year freedom guarantee is included.
Foot Levelers Inc
PO Box 12611
Roanoke, VA 24027
(800) 553-4860
www.footlevelers.com

Adjustable Pulley
Brookdale Medical Specialties offers the Response™ line of equipment, which features the R2956 Adjustable Crossover Pulley Combo. The Response line of fitness and rehabilitation equipment fits perfectly within the rehabilitation, wellness, fitness, and senior market environments. The equipment features solid welded frames made from heavy-gauge materials that add to the line’s strength and durability. Response also offers the R2913 8-Way Cervical with Dual Range Limiter, as well as the R2914 Multi-Hip with Dual Range Limiter.
Brookdale Medical Specialties
418 Hanlan Rd, Unit 27
Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada L4L 3P6
(800) 655-1155
www.brookdalemedical.com

DVD Set
Wayne Zemelka, DC, offers The Thompson Technique on a two-set DVD. This technique is becoming very popular, as many doctors of chiropractic turn to a hands-on style of adjusting with little or no rebounding into the doctor’s arms or shoulders. The DVDs guide through an analysis system based on the Derifield Leg Check and adjusting utilizing The Thompson Technique, with additional adaptations using the segmental drop style of low-force adjusting.
Wayne Henry Zemelka, DC
3904 Lillie Ave, Suite 6
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-8585
www.drwayne@netins.net

Dynamometer and Inclinometer in One
Hoggan Health Industries introduces the MicroFET3 combination MT & ROM, which has received two patents (D490732 for design and 6,792,801 for use) to ensure the originality and protection of its unique operation, function, and design. This dual-function dynamometer (force gauge) and inclinometer (range of motion) allows the option to transfer to and store test results in any computer. The single inclinometer eliminates the need for a secondary unit, freeing one hand to either stabilize or assist the patient through ROM and eliminates the need for an assistant. The standard dual inclinometer is also available.
Hoggan Health Industries Inc
8020 S 1300 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
(800) 678-7888
www.hogganhealth.com

Distance-Learning Programs
MedTech-USA, in conjunction with Texas Chiropractic College, offers three distance-learning programs: 1) the expert witness certification program; 2) the personal injury and accident investigation program, which allows participants to learn PI management and accident investigation; and 3) the dynamic functional capacity evaluation program, which teaches biomechanical video analysis, and tests for the documentation of PI and WC cases.
MedTechUSA, LLC
908 Red Fox Rd
Altamonte Springs, Fl 32714;
(866) 225-5055;
www.medtechusa.net

Online Chiropractic Diplomate Courses
ChiroCredit.com introduces coursework leading toward eligibility to take the examination for certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists. Doctors who complete the 23 online sessions and attend three weekend hands-on workshops are eligible to take the examination in chiropractic family practice, diagnosis, and internal disease.
ChiroCredit.com
PO Box 15
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 463-9003
www.chirocredit.com

News Bulletin
Foot Levelers Inc offers its 100th issue of Practical Research Studies (PRS), a bulletin for the health care profession. PRS provides referenced information on a wide range of health topics relevant to chiropractic and other therapies, including the structure and functionality of the body in line with Foot Levelers’ work in custom-made spinal pelvic stabilizers as an adjunct to chiropractic care. The free publication is provided to health care professionals who utilize Foot Levelers’ products in their practices. PRS introduces peer-
reviewed research from scientific journals such as The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. It also provides doctors with clinical analysis of musculoskeletal conditions, treatment protocols, product information, and materials useful in patient education and insurance-reimbursement filing.
Foot Levelers Inc
PO Box 12611
Roanoke, VA 24027
(800) 553-4860
www.footlevelers.com

Reference Guide
BrainStorm Group offers the 2005 Chiropractic Convention Report, a comprehensive listing of chiropractic conventions that is categorized by date and state for quick reference. It includes information about hundreds of conventions, including those held by state associations, chiropractic colleges, educational institutions, and practice management groups. It also features top 10 lists to help select the best convention for DCs’ needs, including highest attendance of chiropractors, most vendors, vacation destinations, and continuing education credits.
BrainStorm Group
10 Timothy Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 257-2463
www.brainstormgrp.com

Chiropractic Books
Joel Margolies, DC, offers the following Chirosmart books: Smart Start; Personal Injury Workbook; Chiropractic Workshop Workbook; and Chiropractic Marketing & Public Relations. Smart Start contains 241 pages within eight chapters of practice management and public relations concerns. Personal Injury Workbook contains tips to create an alliance with the legal profession and includes a Soft Tissue Workshop Workbook to present to attorneys and paralegals. Chiropractic Workshop Workbook provides ideas to generate community workshops, including introductory letters, flyers, and workshop ideas. Chiropractic Marketing & Public Relations is an introduction to stimulating staff and creating chiropractic awareness within a community.
Chirosmart Books
4910 LaVista Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 491-3639

Product Guide
Foot Levelers Inc introduces its updated 2005 Product Guide, which features the latest advances in spinal pelvic stabilizers, cervical pillows, and displays. The Elite™ Collection of Premium Stabilizers is reintroduced, and now includes a luxury version, the Elite XL, with a Lambson leather™ top and a 2-year freedom guarantee. The new WorkWear™ line of job-specific stabilizers gives custom-made support and protection for standing and walking on hard surfaces. They include WorkWear for employees in industrial settings, WorkWear for Healthcare, and WorkWear for Hospitality service employees.

The 5th Avenue™ Collection for women has three new styles for support in fashion footwear. The 5th Avenue Luxury and 5th Avenue Lady Luxury are made with Lambson leather and include a 2-year freedom guarantee for comfort and durability. The 5th Avenue Dry features Drymaxx™ to control foot moisture.

The Exclusively Yours® custom-made travel pillow is also available for support and comfort on the road. For patient education, the Stabilizer Wall Mount Display provides stabilizer samples for use in examination rooms and offices where space is limited.
Foot Levelers Inc
PO Box 12611
Roanoke, VA 24027
(800) 553-4860
www.footlevelers.com

Outcomes Assessment
The Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research offers the 2005 Outcomes Assessment CD-ROM, which contains more than 40 authorized computer-scored questionnaires, providing interpretation on every summary report. New features include four functional back evaluations (initial, secondary, intermediate, and advanced), four functional neck evaluations (neural tension, initial, intermediate, and advanced), and 150 functional spine exercises specific to functional deficits.
The Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research
PO Box 400
Norwalk, IA 50211
(800) 622-6309
www.fcer.org