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REHAB ROUNDUP The American Heritage Dictionary defines “to rehabilitate” as “to restore to good health or useful life, as through therapy and education.” The road to recovery can sometimes be a bumpy one, but providing your patients with appropriate rehab products can speed their recovery. This rehab products roundup is intended to show some options that may be of service to you and your patients. Chiropractic Economics invited companies that offer rehabilitation products to submit information on their latest products. Please keep in mind that all information is provided by the manufacturers and that Chiropractic Economics does not test nor endorse any product. Dry hydrotherapy Call 800-699-1008 or visit www.aquamed.com. Computerized decompression The DRX9000’s computerized technology targets a specific lumbar disc, enlarges the disc space, and reduces herniation. It also strengthens outer ligaments and reverses high intradiscal pressure by applying negative pressure to the site of pain. Call 813-249-6444 or visit www.axiomworldwide.com. Active therapy Once this position is found, the systems stabilize the patient allowing specific neuromuscular training based on body movement isolation that aims to achieve and sustain an immediate pain reduction, increase in range of motion, and improved function. The ATM2 can also be doubled as a functional treatment table. Call 888-470-8100 or visit www.backproject.com. Exercise ball plus Call 800-752-2255 or visit www.fitball.com. Stretch-break reminder Adhering to the reminders should help to alleviate neck and back pain, reduce the risk of repetitive stress disorders, and improve productivity. The software also contains ergonomic information and tips such as seating, keyboard, and monitor considerations. Call 800-750-2756 or visit www.BioExSystems.com. Posture-improvement stool Call 949-553-1919 or visit www.bodyrelaxer.com. Rehab exerciser Call 800-655-1155 or visit www.brookdalemedical.com. Neuro system stimulater The testing mode allows one to objectively document the status of “difficult to quantify” parameters of neuromuscular function and improvement due to treatment. Each machine gives the user real-time feedback through its sensors and computer software, facilitating optimal training. Call 877-995-8324 or visit www.cdmsport.com. Decompression and light therapy Decompression then relieves pressure on structures that may be causing low-back pain. With two separate devices, one patient is being pre-treated with unattended light therapy, while another is at the decompression station. Call 801-568-7000 or visit www.dynatron.com. Rehab system Call 800-553-4860 or visit www.footlevelers.com. Cervical traction An air-inflated bellows between them provides more than 20 pounds of continuously adjustable traction. As the bellows expands, it lifts the head upward, supporting the cervical curve and maintaining an even distraction in the anterior and posterior cervical discs. Patients have total control over the amount of traction applied, with no strain on the temporomandibular joint. Call 800-388-4828 or visit www.glaciercross.com. Conditioning moves The DVD has an interactive exercise menu, a full-color instruction guide, and an additional section with tips and tutorials. The DVD also has four different posture conditioning programs plus a demonstration of good versus poor posture alignment. Call 888-467-3488 or visit www.chirofitnwell.com. MASSAGE INSTRUMENTS Call 866-926-2828 or visit www.grastontechnique.com. Rehab education Each topic is well researched, and the explanations are kept simple and presented in both pictures and words. These sheets are divided into three categories: stretching guides, activities of daily living, and ergonomic guides. Call 661-210-9519 or visit www.InformForLife.com. Tissue rejuvenation Wellbox works in two ways: Tissular rolling and tissular lifting. Rolling rhythmically folds and unfolds tissues for in-depth tissue rejuvenation, and lifting gently pulsates to increase circulation, stimulating the deep layers of skin that contain collagen, elastin, and keratin. Call 305-379-8800 or visit www.lpgone.com. Active cold therapy The system is easy to use: Fill the control unit with ice and water; secure the wrap around the body part; connect to the control unit; set temperature, pressure, and timer; and press start. It is portable and decreases injury time. Call 913-894-4493 or visit www.lsiinternational.com. Laser quantum therapy Call 800-373-0955 or visit www.medicalquant.com. Portable phototherapy Call 905-826-0766 or visit www.medxhealth.com. TENS UNIT Call 800-472-4221 or visit www.meyerdist.com. Knee support Call 800-356-9522, ext. 237 or visit www.muellersportsmed.com. Anatomy education Call 763-553-0452 or visit www.optp.com. Fast-acting pain relief Biofreeze helps to relieve pain prior to massage therapy, soft tissue trigger point therapy, rehabilitation exercises and stretching, or to provide pain relief between office visits. Call 954-957-9370 x 29 or visit www.biofreeze.com. Ball chair Call 604-985-0634 or visit www.evolutionchair.com. Exercise-management program Call 866-REHAB-02 or visit www.123rehab.com. Customer handouts Call 952-368-9214 or visit www.thesaundersgroup.com. Infrared massager Call 630-787-0154 or visit www.comfortbody.com. Range of motion decompression Call 866-500-8725 or visit www.Spinetronics.com. Uniform sleep support Call 812-282-4388 or visit www.PrescriptionBeds.com. Complete rehab system It also includes educational, color printed, three-phase pads for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar; as well as colorful charts for cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and active wellness. The implementation CD includes rehab codes, daily tracking forms, ROM, strength test forms, and more. Call 800-639-3539 or visit www.synergytherapeutic.com. MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DECOMPRESSION Call 631-231-0076 or visit www.extentrac.com. CROSS TRAINER The Clinical Pro model includes isokinetic resistance, which is totally accommodating and proven to be the most effective resistance for rehabilitation and strengthening. Call 631-924-9000, Ext. 2281 or visit www.biodex.com. Massage chair Call 212-582-8787 or visit www.inada-chair.com. REHAB DOCUMENTATION In addition to 5 testing protocols, the HUR Balance System features a Protocol Wizard function that allows practitioners to design and test their own proprietary protocols within minutes. Call 800-831-7665 ext. 3 or visit www.medfitsystems.com. Back support for travelers Call 416-289-9662 or visit www.therapeuticainc.com.
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AquaMed’s TouchScreen allows clinicians, as well as patients, to individualize the dry hydrotherapy session by adjusting session length, intensity, speed, treatment area, and temperature. All options are accessible through the touch-screen monitor that patients can use while lying down. During each dry hydrotherapy massage session, it also allows patients to watch educational videos or listen to information about chiropractic or more specifically, the services offered within the practice. 
Axiom Worldwide’s DRX9000 is designed to provide a noninvasive, nonsurgical procedure to treat pain and disabling lower-back conditions caused by disc herniations, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and posterior facet syndrome. 
BackProject Corp.’s ATM2 (Active Therapeutic Movement) family of products enables personalized body repositioning for finding a unique, pain-free position for each user. 
FitBall Roller by Ball Dynamics International, LLC combines the benefits of both a traditional foam roller and a FitBall exercise ball. Burst-resistant PVC material (similar to a FitBall exercise ball) cleans easily between patients, and because it is inflatable, can be adjusted and customized by putting more or less air in for each patient’s comfort level. It also offers flexibility, massage, balance, and core strengthening, as well as myofascial release. 
Ergo Pro by BioEx Systems Inc. is a software program that automatically prompts computer users (either by time or keystroke) to take rests and stretch breaks. Its instructions and illustrations even show patients how to perform exercises. 
Body Relaxer, Inc.’s Swopper Irresistible Motion Task Stool is spring-loaded so it moves freely, yet safely, to promote flexibility and strengthening of the core muscles of the back and abdomen. It is designed to improve posture and stabilization of the spine, improve circulation to the lower extremities, and improve nourishment to the inter-vertebral discs providing natural pain relief for neck, shoulder, and low back tension. It has adjustments for height, spring tension, and lateral motion. 
CDM Sport’s Monitored Rehab Systems rehab and training mode develops proprioception, motor control, coordination, and strength through functional ranges of motion. Because it stimulates the neuro system, positive changes occur very quickly. 
DX9 by Dynatronics Corp. combines the benefits of decompression with light therapy into one treatment. By pre-treating with unattended light therapy prior to decompression, the patient benefits from relaxation of muscle spasms, increased circulation, and relief of minor muscle and joint aches. 
Foot Levelers’ Necksys, Backsys, Thera-Ciser, and Tri-Flex are designed to provide exercises to strengthen muscles, reduce risk of re-injury, and relieve pain. The Necksys helps improve cervical spine problems, postural deficits, and neck injuries; the Backsys helps to enhance thoracolumbar spine and pelvic performance, improve postural distortion, and reduce back pain; and the Thera-Ciser helps to enhance joint stability and loosen adhesions with exercises. The Tri-Flex is a wall-mounted total body rehab center with all three systems. 
Glacier Cross, Inc.’s Pronex Pneumatic Cervical Traction cradles the reclining patient’s head and neck on two soft foam cushions. 
The Stop the Slouch manual and DVD program from GMP Fitness show conditioning moves to improve posture, enhance structural integrity, and promote joint mobility. The program is suitable for all patient-fitness levels with its easy-to-follow manual. 
Graston Technique (GT) instruments by Graston Technique are six uniquely-designed stainless steel instruments to enhance your ability to unleash motion-restricting scar tissue and fascial adhesions, thus reducing pain. The GT instruments, much like a tuning fork, resonate in your hands so you can isolate adhesions and restrictions, and treat them very precisely. The GT instruments also allow for a deeper, more precise detection and diagnosis of the restricted soft tissue and decreases wear and tear on your hands. 
Inform For Life by Inform For Life is a patient-education resource for rehabilitation. The resource is composed of full-color, professionally photographed and designed, tear-off information sheets and posters that enable the practitioner to supplement treatment with take-home information and instructions to improve the patient’s health outcomes. 
Wellbox by LPG is a home-use device for whole-body beautification and wellness. It is used for circulatory improvement, therapeutic massage, rehabilitation, relief of aches and pains, cellulite reduction, range of motion improvement, and overall relaxation. 
LSI International’s Game Ready Accelerated Recovery System delivers active compression and cold therapy (35-50 degrees) to assist the body’s natural healing processes. The flexible, ergonomically designed wraps include ankle, knee, back, shoulder, elbow, and wrist. 
TerraQuant by Medical Quant USA is a non-invasive medical device that provides a combination of pulsed laser and infrared, visible red light, and magnetic field based on low level laser quantum therapy. It increases the speed, quality, and strength of cell tissue repair, increases blood supply to the affected area, stimulates the immune system and nerve function, develops collagen and muscle tissue, helps generate new healthy cells and tissue, and promotes faster wound healing and clot formation. 
MedX Home Phototherapy Unit by MedX Health Inc. is a programmable, compact, take-home phototherapy unit that records the number of treatments and total treatment time, and allows patients to rate their progress. When the unit is returned, the clinician can access this data in order to monitor and document use and outcomes. It lets patients treat at a convenient time and location, with the advantages of continuing treatments between clinical visits. 
The ReliaMed TENS unit by Meyer Distributing is a portable unit that can be used anywhere. It features dual, isolated channels with asymmetrical biphasic output, adjustable pulse amplitude and pulse rate, and can operate in three modes — conventional, burst, or modulation. It also features caps over the buttons and a sturdy plastic case, and is packaged with a 9-volt alkaline battery, two lead wires, electrodes, carrying case, and instructions. It is also available with a timer.
The new stabilizer from Mueller Sports Medicine is designed to maximize comfort and performance. Criss-crossing elastic straps above and below the knee provide self-adjusting support and compression while the breathable fabric allows comfortable all-day wear. A double inferior buttress helps support the kneecap and assists with proper tracking of the patella. Flexible steel springs further help support both sides of the knee and the wraparound design allows easy on and off.
OPTP’s Integral Anatomy DVD series presents the anatomy of the human form layer by layer. From a whole body perspective, this series systematically documents tissue dissection perspectives. All dissections are performed on camera providing the viewer with a first hand look at the process involved. Volume one covers the skin and superficial fascia, and volume two covers the deep fascia and muscle.
Biofreeze pain-relieving products by Performance Health, Inc./ Biofreeze includes a gel, a roll-on, and a no-touch natural Cryospray. Biofreeze contains an herbal extract for fast-acting, penetrating, long-lasting pain relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backaches, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains. 
The Evolution Chair, by Posture Perfect Solutions, combines the core health benefits of an exercise stability ball with the mobility and efficiency of an office chair’s rolling base. The Evolution Chair promotes postural awareness and increased core activation while decreasing spinal compression which relieves chronic neck and back pain. It also allows you to bring health to the work place with a series of exercises that may be performed while at work.
The Saunders Group, Inc.’s Tools RG modules allow the healthcare professional to quickly and easily create custom patient handouts for rehabilitation, fitness, and sports medicine. You can develop and store unique protocols, as well as client-specific programs. You can also customize and store your own instructions for any exercise, or choose the instructions supplied. Some modules include video clips and offer instructions in multiple languages.
StarEyes Infrared Massager by Sirius Comfort Body has compound red eyes which emit infrared rays that penetrate deeply into the skin surfaces. Use the massager with infrared heat for maximum therapy to alleviate pain associated with hypertension, arthritis, or rheumatism. When heat is not preferred, the oscillating massage has dual motors that offer massage therapy for relief of muscle fatigue and tension. StarEyes also includes an automobile attachment for on-the-go relief.
Antalgic-Track by Spinetronics is straight linear decompression that also offers complete range of motion decompression. Its cervical and lumbar rotation features create circumferential disc hydration during decompression. The Antalgic-Track has a 10-way cervical and a 10-way lumbar-pelvic articulating capability. Decompression can be set by “force poundage” or “stroke distance” by multiple computerized or manual settings. It also features a molded silicone cranial headpiece, lumbar flexion posture to target the disc, and a custom “spondylo” feature.
Supple-Pedic Mattresses by Strobel Technologies contains a patented lever support system that works like a teeter-totter — when larger parts of the body depress one end of the levers, the other end actually pushes up to support recessed areas such as the small of the back. The resulting sensation is that of uniform support along the entire length of the body.
Complete Professional Rehab System by Synergy Therapeutic Systems has multi-use welded metal stations with 4-inch adjustability; metal ball/cords storage bracket; and elastic products for treating cervical, thoracic lumbar, and wrist. 
The Extentrac Elite by Advanced Back Technologies, Inc. is a non-surgical device for the treatment of lower back pain. It is designed to relieve pressure on structures that may be causing lower back pain through decompression of the intervertebral discs and facet joints — unloading the spine with distraction, positioning, and mobilization. It offers multi-directional disc decompression (M3D) enabling the application of fully automated horizontal decompression from multiple angles or directions in flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and the axial position. 
BioStep by Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. is a semi-recumbent elliptical motion cross trainer machine that is forgiving on the knees, ankles, hip, and lower back. The BioStep reduces joint impact because the user is not required to lift and strike their feet on the walking surface. 
The Inada Chair D1 by Family Inada is a full-body massage chair that adapts itself to the shape of your body. An infra-red scanning system automatically scans the body to locate the body’s pressure points, and then offers a customized full-body massage from head to toe. The D1 model also offers arm, hand and foot massage. The Inada Chair is designed to relieve tension, improve blood circulation, and reduce oxygen saturation in the body’s muscles. 
HUR Balance System by Med-Fit Systems is a portable screening, diagnostic, and volitional rehab tool that documents static and dynamic postural control. DCs can document their treatments effects, store it, and then export it to a spreadsheet program, or interpret it using the Scope Data graphs which create instant side-by-side performance comparisons. 
Auto Support by Therapeutica Inc. is a back support designed to match the natural curve of the spine. It leaves the shoulder blades free to move. It also helps prevent whiplash by supporting the neck and head, and prevents fatigue and back pain when driving long hours. The device attaches easily to any vehicle “single seat” and will not obstruct the rear view. The Auto Support is available in three sizes: petite, average, and tall. 
Wendy Bautista is the assistant editor for Chiropractic Economics magazine. She can be reached at Advertising | Classifieds | Cardpack | Datebook | Past Issues | Chiro History
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