A guide featuring the latest products and services

Web Site
OPTP introduces its redesigned Web site with increased functionality. The site includes a printable newsletter, catalog-page PDFs, downloadable DVD clips, and a frequently updated “What's New” section. All the products are listed with clear photos and informative descriptions to help the user during the purchasing process. The site also features the “Favorites Folder” for reordering. This folder allows logged-in, on-the-go users to save the products they order most in OPTP's system for click-of-a-mouse reorders.

OPTP
3800 Annapolis Lane,
Suite 165
Minneapolis, MN 55447-0009
(888) 819-0121
www.optp.com

Decompression Adjusting Table
TRACK Corp’s Cox® Table now provides both physician-controlled and thoracic-restraint-controlled decompression adjusting of the lumbar and thoracic spine. The thoracic-restraint decompression adjustment may be unattended while being set for the time duration and the table’s depth of distraction decompression thrust. The DC may set the table for an unattended traction session prior to the hands-on spinal-manipulation adjustment or after the adjustment while therapies (such as ice or heat) are being applied. Physician-controlled long-y-axis decompression adjusting for the cervical spine and upper-thoracic spine is also performed using the specially designed occipital-restraint headpiece, which is standard on the Cox instrument.

TRACK Corp
18438 171st Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(800) 441-5571
www.coxtable.com

Dress Stabilizer
Foot Levelers introduces the Profile™ dress Spinal Pelvic Stabilizer, a thin, low-profile stabilizer designed to give fashion-conscious wearers the comfort and support they need. The stabilizer fits into tight dress shoes without laces. Patients can wear their favorite shoes and maintain a healthy posture with comfort, protection, and luxury.

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

Healing Salve
Auromère Ayurvedic Imports introduces Ayurvedic Neem Balm, a 100% pure and natural healing salve for hard-to-solve skin conditions. The oil of the neem tree, combined with the several active ingredients found in the balm formula, help treat a variety of epidermal conditions, such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, septic sores, burns, insect bites, athlete’s foot, rashes, bruises, cuts, fungal infections, hemorrhoids, hives, inflammation, joint pain, muscle soreness, warts, and skin ulcers. The balm tones the skin and keeps it soft, moist, and youthful. The balm also prevents cracking heels and elbows, and it nourishes and strengthens nail cuticles and healthy nail tissue.

Auromère Ayurvedic Imports
2621 W Highway 12
Lodi, CA 95242
(800) 735-4691
www.auromere.com

Inflatable Pillow
MKG Company introduces the MKG Pillow for those who suffer from back, neck, and shoulder pain. The MKG inflatable travel pillow comes in a compact nylon bag and quickly inflates to an 18- x 24-inch full-size pillow. When fully inflated, the pillow offers neck support for sleeping and helps maintain proper neck and spine alignment. The pillow can also be partially inflated and used as a low back support while sitting in an office chair, an airplane seat, in the car on long trips, or during the latter months of pregnancy. Add or release air to customize firmness and support. The pillow is washable in cold water and can be tumble dried or air dried.

MKG Company LLC
PO Box 4142
Logan, UT 84323
(435) 757-8335
www.mkgtravelpillow.com

Natural Supplement
Scrip Chiropractic Supply offers Natural Greens TSF™, a concentrated, potent source of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, fiber, and essential amino acids. The supplement adds alkalinity and balance to the immune system, increases energy, improves stamina, sharpens mental activity, and deodorizes and cleanses the cells and colon. Barley grass, wheatgrass, spirulina, chlorella, and nondairy probiotic cultures are all packed with nutrients to strengthen the immune system and neutralize toxins.

Scrip Chiropractic Supply
9005 N Industrial Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(800) 747-3488
www.scrip-inc.com

Topical Analgesic
Straight Arrow Products offers Medic Ice® topical analgesic pain-relief formula, which contains a combination of healing ingredients, natural herbs, and oils and minerals to target pain receptors and soothe aching muscles. The analgesic provides pain relief for up to 4 hours without the uncomfortable freezing sensation. The nonsticky formula glides on for easier massaging via a hands-free applicator. One pump of Medic Ice can effectively be used in place of contact gel for an entire 15-minute ultrasound, without clogging equipment.

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

Energy Boost
B Clear™ introduces Hydrating Energy Boost, a dietary supplement that helps refuel, rehydrate, and re-energize the body with natural vitamins, antioxidants, and electrolytes. The energy boost dissolves in water, thereby delivering its ingredients to the bloodstream faster than traditional pills.

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

Removable Stabilizers
Foot Levelers announces its partnership with Florsheim, inside whose shoes are provided the support of the Spinal Pelvic Stabilizer, which is designed without steel shanks so patients can get through airport security faster. The Shoethotics® feature removable Stabilizers to give patients the support they need to stay balanced and healthy. They also feature TechCel™ tops for cushioning comfort, Zorbacel® to absorb shock and reduce stress on joints and muscles, and Propacel™ to give the foot a propulsive boost that reduces fatigue. The shoes are available in seven styles and many different colors. Florsheim shoes from Foot Levelers are also available without Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers.

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

Digital X-ray System
HCMI offers DCX, a digital radiology system designed to improve patient- care standards, streamline work flow at chiropractic clinics of all sizes, and eliminate repetitive costs associated with film-based processing. Equipped with a patented, charge-coupled device, a direct digital receptor, and a 100-kHz high-frequency generator with anatomical programming, the DCX captures, stores, and displays high-resolution x-ray images in 6 seconds.

Built to distinguish 16,384 shades of gray and magnify original exposures up to 200 times with high-resolution image clarity, DCX provides image-quality bone and soft-tissue contrast. By de-emphasizing the vital organs around the spine, a DC can detect anomalies such as stress or hairline fractures that cannot be easily detected by conventional film-based systems. This allows the DC to make faster and more accurate patient diagnoses.

HCMI Inc
2146 E Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(800) 641-4107
www.newhcmi.com 

Practice- Management System
DB Consultants offers special pricing until June 30, 2006, on its AS/PC® for the Windows practice-management system. The special includes its HIPAA-compliant electronic claims programs at no extra charge in addition to dealer installation, staff training, technical support, and software upgrades.

DB Consultants Inc
198 Tabor Rd
Ottsville, PA 18942
(610) 847-5065
www.dbconsultants.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

Training Video
Chiro-Manis offers a training demonstration video about the Cox® Technic techniques. In the video, James Cox leads DCs step-by-step through the application of Cox Technic protocols—including patient positioning; tolerance testing; and application of Protocol 1 for radiculopathy patients and Protocol 2 for nonradiculopathy patients. In addition, a technique using automated long-Y-axis decompression for lumbar spine and long-Y-axis decompression for the cervical spine is demonstrated.

Chiro-Manis Inc
619 E Dupont Rd, PMB 98
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(800) 441-5571
www.chiromanis.com

Balance-Training Tool
OPTP offers the Versadisc™ Pro, an air-filled cushion made out of soft PVC that may be used for stability, strength, and balance training. The dual-planed disc may be used for multiple training challenges. The flatter surface is more stable and is used for less-challenging exercises. The beveled surface increases instability for more of a challenge.

OPTP
3800 Annapolis Lane, Suite 165
Minneapolis, MN 55447-0009
(800) 367-6373
www.optp.com