Topical Pain Relief
Straight Arrow Products offers Medic Ice® topical pain relief, which targets pain receptors and soothes aching muscles. The hydro-gel consists of a combination of healing ingredients, natural herbs, essential oils, and minerals. It is available in 2.5- and 4-ounce tubes and 16- and 32-ounce pump containers.

Straight Arrow Products Inc
PO Box 20350
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0350
(800) 827-9815    
www.medicice.com 

Patient-Documentation Software
EZnotes™ Inc offers the EZnotes patient-documentation software system, which uses self-prompting questions to automatically generate all of the necessary narratives and reports that DCs use. EZnotes features a tablet computer with an easily readable screen. The system saves doctors and staff valuable time, increases practice profits, promotes patient compliance, avoids litigation, and provides accurate record keeping for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

EZnotes Inc
141 W Jackson Blvd, Suite A-20
Chicago, IL 60604-3040
(866) 821-6837
www.eznotesinc.com

Travelers Pillow
Foot Levelers offers the custom-made Exclusively Yours® Travelers Pillow in a convenient travel size. With its smaller dimensions, the pillow is able to fit into luggage, and provides patients with sleep support in hotel beds to help their adjustments hold longer. The pillow provides cervical support in back-lying or side-lying positions. Specific patient data, preferred sleeping position, and measurements are used to construct a custom-made pillow with optimal cervical support for the patient. The EY Travelers Pillow has more surface area for support and fits a wide range of body types. To guard against loss, the patient’s name is embroidered on the plush cover for quick identification. The EY Travelers Pillow carries a 2-year freedom guarantee.

Foot Levelers Inc
PO Box 12611
Roanoke, VA 24027-2611
(800) 553-4860
www.footlevelers.com 

Pain-Relieving Liquid
Kool ’N Fit America offers Kool ’N Fit® pain-relieving liquid, an all-natural spray that contains more than a dozen herbal ingredients. Just spray it on; no rubbing is needed. The liquid provides pain relief without inflaming or irritating the skin. By stimulating blood flow and relaxing tight muscles, Kool ’N Fit relieves cramps and restless legs; arthritis; backaches; bruises; strains and sprains; and degenerative, chronic, or temporary pain. The product is a clear, nongreasy, nonstaining, and all-natural liquid that is applied from an environmentally safe pump spray bottle.

Kool Fit America Inc
PO Box 22786
San Diego, CA 92192
(800) 852-5665
www.koolfitamerica.com

QuickBooks Manual
Gunn Consulting introduces Getting The Most Out Of QuickBooks In Your Practice, an accounting-software manual that is recommended for novice and experienced QuickBooks users. Written by Susan Gunn, the manual explains the 2006 QuickBooks version in simple-to-understand language. It contains all the information a practice needs for using QuickBooks to track practice finances.

Gunn Consulting
PO Box 13806
Arlington, TX 76094
(817) 994-3167
www.gunnconsulting.com

Digital Imaging System
Allpro Imaging introduces the ScanX 14 In-Counter art digital imaging system that is designed for small medical offices. The unit features a computed radiography system with phosphor storage plates (PSP) that can be reused. The plates are inserted directly into the scanner, which produces high-resolution images and erases the plate for reuse.

The read-and-erase cycle is completed in 55 seconds for a 14- x 17-inch plate.

The ScanX 14 In-Counter eliminates the need for film, chemicals, film-storage area, film duplication, processors, and a darkroom.

Digital imaging allows image enhancement for better diagnosis and electronic storage and transfer of the images to a colleague for consultation. The unit weighs 43 pounds and installs into a standard cabinet countertop.

Allpro Imaging
70 Cantiague Rock Rd
Hicksville, NY 11802
(516) 214-5611
www.allproimaging.com

Energy Boost
B Clear Inc offers B Clear™ Hydrating Energy Boost for Women, an all-natural drinkable vitamin supplement that contains the additional calcium, folic acid, magnesium, and vitamin D that women need. The energy boost provides nutritional support for PMS and menopause. Instead of caffeine, B Clear uses natural vitamins and electrolytes to help the body recover and remain productive during day-to-day activities. Just dissolve one packet of the energy boost in 6 to 8 ounces of water, and the passion-twist-flavored sparkling water will get the nutrients into the bloodstream faster than traditional pills.

B Clear Inc
9932 Mesa Rim Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 866-5678
www.bclearusa.com

Stretching and Ergonomic Tear-Off Sheets
Inform For Life introduces a series of step-by-step photo guides on topics such as stretching, posture, setting up a computer workstation, lifting, backpack safety, pregnancy and childcare, housework, and vehicle comfort. Each topic is researched with explanations and presented in full-color photographs and words. Each topic is available in 8.5- x 11 tear-off pads of 50 sheets. Use as patient handouts, or to promote your practice. Popular topics are available in a 16.5- x 23-inch size.

K & J Distributing
PO Box 6133
Abilene, TX 79608
(800) 234-8325
www.informforlife.com

Coding Solutions Manual
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) introduces the 2006 edition of its Chiropractic Coding Solutions Manual, which is a comprehensive coding publication written exclusively for DCs by DCs. The 2006 edition includes a section on fraud and abuse, an expanded section on Medicare, and information on HIPAA security. Furthermore, color-coded section tabs help DCs easily find the coding information necessary to accurately identify and report diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.

The manual also includes a free CD-ROM with essential forms and template letters that help strengthen the insurance-appeals process.

ACF Product Fulfillment
380 Wright Rd
Norwalk, IA 50211
(800) 368-3083
www.acatoday.com

Success Program
Foot Levelers Inc offers the three-tiered success program, which provides tools to take your practice to the next level but allows you to earn marketing materials by doing what you already do: helping your patients enjoy a healthier, pain-free life at work, at home, or at play. The first tier of the marketing program is the Success Kit, a compact kit that comes with marketing materials, patient education, casting kits, sample stabilizers, and other tools to get started with Foot Levelers. The Ultra Marketing Kit, the second tier, combines marketing tools with the necessary educational and practice resources to help you grow your practice. The Ultra Marketing Kit contains Foot Levelers’ Better Body Library™ of educational patient brochures, the Shoethotic® display, the Sandalthotic® display, and patient product guides to educate your patients and increase their interest in postural support. The third tier is a gift to say “thank you” for wanting to be a part of the Foot Levelers’ family of doctors.

Foot Levelers Inc
PO Box 12611
Roanoke, VA 24027-2611
(800) 553-4860
www.footlevelers.com

Body Tonic
SGN Nutrition introduces Emerald Balance, a nutritious body tonic that charges and nourishes every cell in the body. Packed with energizing and anti-aging nutrients, Emerald Balance aids in muscle recovery from workouts; naturally balances the pH levels in the body; supports connective tissue; and supplies the building blocks for healthy skin, hair, and nails.

Emerald Balance contains more than 42 superfoods, phytonutrients, antioxidants, bioflavonoids, enzymes, probiotics, herbs, and fiber. Its combination of fruits, spices, and herbs create a natural flavor. Emerald Balance benefits people of all ages.

Spirit Garden Nutrition
2225 Faraday Ave, Suite E
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(866) 599-7022
www.emeraldbalance.com

Pain-Relieving Device
Acumed Medical offers the ETPS 1000, a pain-relieving device for patients who suffer from chronic intractable pain. The handheld ETPS 1000 locates acupuncture and trigger points, and stimulates with concentrated direct current (DC) impulses. Stimulation deactivates the trigger points, decreasing muscle tonicity and releasing endorphins. The unit features a point locator, intensity control, and polarity reversal. ETPS therapy is easy to apply, and a full treatment takes only minutes. Pain relief can last from hours to weeks after a single application. Effects are cumulative, and there are no adverse side effects. The ETPS is patient friendly and approved by the FDA.

Acumed Medical Ltd
44 Royal York Rd
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M8V 2T4
(800) 567-7246
www.acumedmedical.com

Chiropractic Supplies
LSI International and Medical Outfitters announce their merger. As the chiropractic market continues to expand, LSI is broadening its product line. Some chiropractic supplies include electrodes, topical analgesics, hydrocollators, hot and cold packs, pillows, nutritional supplements, ultrasound gels, massage lotions, powered massagers, massage sheets and warmers, bandages and wraps, and x-ray supplies.

LSI International Inc
11529 W 79th St
Lenexa, KS 66214
(800) 832-0053
www.lsiinternational.com
Password: SHOPLSI

Back-Pain Device
Alternative Back Solutions introduces the Back Medic, a convenient and easy-to-use device for personal control of back pain. It helps relieve trigger-point soreness, reduces stress and muscle tension, increases mobility, massages muscles, and provides lumbar support. The Back Medic is designed to be self-administering, and provides an alternative to costly medication.

The device has two pouches incorporating two balls, which easily adjust to target specific muscle points along the back. The Back Medic can be administered using one or both pouches. The elastic straps on both ends help users position and adjust the unit. The straps double as tether points if customers choose to tie their unit to a chair.

Alternative Back Solutions Inc
8374 Six Forks Rd, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 846-3956
www.thebackmedic.com