A guide featuring the latest products and services

Chiropractic Seminars
F/D Enterprise LLC offers Cox Technique Seminars presented by James M. Cox, DC, DACBR, and cosponsored by the National University of Health Sciences. The workshops are led by a selection of trained instructors. They include 4-hour sessions for hands-on training and office-visit protocols, 12-hour weekend continuing-education courses for didactic lectures and hands-on demonstrations, and 18-hour certification courses for more involved hands-on training.

F/D Enterprise LLC
619 E Dupont Rd, PMB 98
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(800) 441-5571
www.coxtechnic.com

Massage Chair
Interactive Health offers the Get-A-Way RMS-10 robotic massage chair, which uses automatic optical sensors to detect and target acupressure points along the spine. The chair combines powerful, therapeutic rolling pressure with precisely balanced air pressure to invigorate stiff joints and muscles, improve circulation, and bring vital nutrients to the spinal area, lower back, and legs, thus melting away soreness and tension. It utilizes various automatic massage programs, including neck and shoulder, upper back, mid back, and lower back. Preset programs offer a variety of massage modes. Multiple combinations of kneading, rolling, tapping, percussion, compression, and vibrating provide more than 100 personalized massage combinations. The remote control has a built-in liquid crystal display, which provides easy-to-read comprehensive information to help operate the chair.

Interactive Health Inc
3030 Walnut Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
(800)-742-5493
www.interhealth.com

Air Purifier
Blueair Inc introduces its improved Model 402 in-room air purifier, which increases energy efficiency by more than 30% and reduces noise levels by up to 12%. The system captures 99.97% of tiny airborne allergens and lung-damaging pollutants—including allergy-provoking pollen, dust, bacteria, pet dander, and mold spores—down to 0.1 micron. The unit is well-suited for people suffering from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions. A 10-year warranty is included.

Blueair Inc
435 N LaSalle Dr, Suite 410
Chicago, Il 60610
(888) BLUEAIR
www.blueair.com

Treatment Guide
OPTP introduces Maintaining Body Balance Flexibility and Stability by Leon Chaitow, DO, a practical guide to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. The text offers a combination of step-by-step exercises, illustrations, and self-assessment tests to measure progress. Topics addressed include muscle-energy techniques, trigger points, self-mobilization, strength, stability, balance, and breathing techniques.

OPTP
3800 Annapolis Ln, Suite 165
PO Box 47009
Minneapolis, MN 55447-0009
(800) 367-7393
www.optp.com

Soft Weight Racks
The Thera-Band division of The Hygenic Corp introduces two storage racks for Soft Weights, the new handheld, ball-shaped isotonic weights. The one-tier rack stores weights side by side, while the two-tier rack holds three balls on each tier. Both racks hold a complete set of six weights and are ideal for use at fitness clubs and clinical centers.

The Hygenic Corp
1245 Home Ave
Akron, OH 44310-2575
(800) 321-2135
www.thera-band.com

Muscle Stimulator
Medical Science Products introduces the Electrical Muscle Stimulator (EMS), ideal for muscle rehabilitation. The EMS features a simple-to-use design that allows patients to continue their treatment at home between visits to accelerate the healing process. The dual-channel device features two pairs of electrodes with separate amplitude controls, which allow for simultaneous use. Each unit comes with an easy-to-follow operations manual, lead wires, a battery, case, and a polystim electrodes.

Medical Science Products
517 Elm Ridge Ave
PO Box 381
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(800) 456-1971
www.medsciencepro.com

Research Conference
The Upledger Foundation announces the Ninth International Research Conference, Beyond the Dura ’05, which will bring together health care experts from a variety of disciplines to present new developments in complementary and alternative medicine. The conference will be held in Jupiter Beach, Fla, April 27–May 1, 2005.

Speakers include Jonathan Cayle, MD, and Carol McLellan, CMT, who will present ways practitioners can effectively incorporate CranioSacral Therapy into childbirth. Other presenters and panelists will present an interdisciplinary look at methods of using complementary care on diverse patient populations: John E. Upledger, DO, OMM; Dee Dettmann Ahern, RPT; Don Ash, PT, CST-D; Roy Desjarlais, LMT, CST-D; Andrew Fryer, MD, FAAP; Tim Hutton, PhD, LMP, CST-D; Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC, CICE; and more.

Tuition for the 4-day conference, which coincides with the Upledger Institute’s 20th anniversary celebration, ranges from $300 to $595. Conference proceeds benefit the Upledger Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing new therapeutic approaches that enhance health and well-being.

Upledger Institute Inc
11211 Prosperity Farms Rd, Suite D-325
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 622-4334
(800) 233-5880, ext 90012
upledger@upledger.com
www.upledger.com

Snack Bar
Wysong Corp introduces Origins™ Meal-In-A-Bar, a delicious natural food snack that contains more than 125 nonheat-degraded natural nutrients. Ingredients include a variety of raw nuts, fruits, probiotics, prebiotics, and other nutraceuticals; immune-enhancing dairy concentrate; sprouts; antioxidants; and a host of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes nondenatured as a part of the natural ingredients themselves. Origins is hand batched using special (patent pending) nutrient-protective processing and is packaged in a light barrier, nitrogen-flushed 30 g package containing one bar per pack. It is perfect for dieters, backpackers, athletes, and anyone on the go.

Wysong Corp
1880 N Eastman
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 631-0009
www.wysong.net

Malpractice Insurance
OUM Chiropractor Program offers malpractice insurance at affordable prices. OUM has developed the Wellness Works Scholarship Program and has awarded the first three scholarships to students from Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, Calif, and Parker College, Dallas. The funds were raised through the generous support of Biofreeze, Chiropractic Economics, and King Bio Homeopathics.

OUM Chiropractor Program
110 Westwood Pl
Brentwood, TN 37027
(800) 423-1504
www.oumchiropractor.com

Flu Relief
Hyland’s offers Complete Flu Care, a nonprescription, aspirin-free formula that is safe for all members of the family and works with no side effects. It contains six all-natural symptom-relieving homeopathic medicines that offer an effective two-phase healing process. Taking the medicine as the flu symptoms arise will shorten the flu episode, while taking it after the illness has progressed will relieve symptoms such as chills, body aches, and headaches.

Hyland’s
154 W 131st St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(800) 624-9659
www.hylands.com

Training Boxes
Perform Better introduces plyometric training boxes, which are part of their FirstPlace® line. The boxes are made of 1-inch, 13-gauge tubular-welded steel with a large landing surface covered with 1¼8-inch nonskid rubber. It is sold with a 2-year warranty and is available in 12-, 18-, 24-, and 30-inch heights.

Perform Better
PO Box 8090
Cranston, RI 02920-0090
(800) 556-7464
www.performbetter.com

Web Site Update
Hoggan Health Industries Inc announces the launch of its new “The Blankenship System” Web site in partnership with Nextep Consulting Group. “The Blankenship System” section of hogganhealth.com/blankenship.php provides an interactive medium to explore products and gather more information than before.

Hoggan Health Industries Inc
8020 S 1300 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
(800) 678-7888
www.hogganhealth.com

Nutritional Supplements
Enzymes Inc offers the Direct Program, which makes adding a nutritional supplement to a chiropractic practice easier, without the hassle of inventory and excessive paperwork. The patient simply orders directly from, and is billed by, Enzymes; and the physician receives a rebate check from the company. All Enzymes products are made with 100% vegetarian ingredients.

Enzymes Inc
8500 NW River Park Dr, Suite 227A
Parkville, MO 64152-9827
(800) 637-7893
www.enzymesinc.com

Reports Package
Business of Chiropractic Publishing offers Power Reports, a series of 40 reports by Ivan Delman, DC, that are designed to make your practice more profitable and easier to manage.

The Power Reports package is separated into three groups: marketing secrets, personnel power, and smooth operations. Topics include “Marketing and Intangible Niche Marketing for Chiropractors,” “POP Sales and Other Ways to Waste Cash,” How To Save Money With An Independent Contractor,” “Hiring Terrific Employees,” “Staff Discipline,” “10 Ways To Reduce Overhead,” “Choosing An Accountant,” and “How To Work Less and Do More.”

Ivan Delman, DC
Business of Chiropractic Publishing
576 Soldier Creek Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97526
www.businessofchiropractic.com

Body Boards
Age in Reverse offers BodySlant boards to safely and effectively counteract the downward pull of gravity on the human body. It is available in two models: Einstein (five-piece) and Newton (three-piece), which may be used as furniture (bed, loveseat lounge, and ottoman). BodySlant is available in four colors: beige, navy, green, and mauve.

Age in Reverse
PO Box 1667
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(888) AGE-EASY
www.ageeasy.com

Joint Pain Reliever
Botanical Laboratories offers the SYMTEC® Joint Movement™ Glucosamine Liquid Supplement. This pleasant-tasting liquid relieves joint pain and regenerates cartilage through a formula of glucosamine, chondroitin, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and collagen. The liquid is fast acting and easy to swallow.

The supplement is an extra-strength formula. Two-tablespoon doses deliver 2,000 mg of glucosamine; 1,200 mg of chondroitin; 500 mg of MSM; plus supportive nutrients, which include vitamins C, D3, and collagen.

Botanical Laboratories Inc
1441 W Smith Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 384-5656
www.botlab.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

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 dealing with 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 includes tips to help you stimulate your staff and create chiropractic awareness within a community.

Chirosmart Books
4910 LaVista Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 491-3639

Back Care Device
Perspectis introduces the Back Vitalizer™, a specifically designed back care device for office workers and students to be used in different positions. The Back Vitalizer relieves spine pressure, prevents back-muscle tension, and inhibits slouching tendencies. The device can also be used in the lumbar area or under the feet. The Back Vitalizer collapses instantly and folds away easily.

Perspectis Inc
1 First Canadian Place, Suite 350
Toronto, Ontario, M5X 1C1 Canada
(416) 595-1575
www.perspectis.ca

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 testing for the documentation of PI and WC cases.

MedTechUSA LLC
908 Red Fox Rd
Altamonte Springs, Fl 32714;
(866) 225-5055
www.medtechusa.net

Micro Unit Pain Reliever
Medical Science Products introduces the Micro-Stim TENS unit, a device primarily used to relieve acute pain. The unit decreases pain and promotes healing by employing a subtle current to build on naturally occurring impulses. The unit is compact and easy to use. The dual-channel device features two pairs of electrodes with separate amplitude controls to be used for simultaneous or independent use. Each Micro-Stim unit includes an operations manual, lead wires, a battery, a case, and Silver-Stim™ electrodes.

Medical Science Products
517 Elm Ridge Ave, PO Box 381
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(800) 456-1971
www.medsciencepro.com

Product Guide
Foot Levelers Inc introduces its updated 2005 Foot Levelers 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