Product Showcases
April 2004
Ohio Willow Wood’s GeoFlex and GeoLite Knees
Ohio Willow Wood's GeoFlex" and GeoLite" Knees are especially beneficial to new amputees or those in activity levels one or two. Both designs can accommodate a hip flexion contracture without losing knee stability, and return to full extension when flexed up to 20 degrees under load.
The GeoFlex knee features added stability and stance flexion. The new roller-bearing design allows increased durability and longevity. Refined friction adjustment creates more stability and is easier to use.
The GeoLite, which does not include the stance flexion feature, is lighter weight. It has a lower profile and is more affordable than comparable knees. The GeoLite is one of the lightest, shortest polycentric knees available.
For more information, contact:
Ohio Willow Wood
800.848.4930
www.owwco.com
No Touching!
Anatomical Concepts, Inc., has recently introduced the PSS-6 and PSS-8. Innovative additions to ACI's family of accessories; the PSS-6 and PSS-8 allow Plantar Surface Suspension of heel or forefoot. Patients receive outstanding offloading capabilities which promote healing.
The PSS-6 and PSS-8 are available in 6.25" or 8" lengths and may also be used in the prevention and healing of ulcerations occurring in some patients. The PSS-6 and PSS-8 work in conjunction with any of the products in ACI's PRAFO® line. The PSS-6 and PSS-8, along with the complete line of PRAFO Products, are designed by and available from Anatomical Concepts Inc.
For more information, contact:
Anatomical Concepts Inc/PRAFO
800.837.3888
www.PRAFO.com
Safe Stance Control, Dynamic Assist—Without Locking the Knee!
Available from Ultraflex is its latest technological breakthrough, UltraSafeStep" (patent pending), for your stroke rehabilitation patients.
The Ultraflex R&D team has developed the revolutionary USS so you don't have to lock up the knee to have the same stance control found on other traditional locking knee joints. And it provides a dynamic swing assist (UltraMuscle") to help gait training.
USS is indicated for stroke rehab patients needing gait training (forced limb use programs) and for patients needing permanent gait assist for extensor weakness causing knee instability and buckling. Call for a FREE USS packet, including an exclusive USS T-shirt!
For more information, contact:
Ultraflex Systems Inc.
800.220.6670
www.ultraflexsystems.com
BAHA (Bio-Mechanically Aligned Harness Anchor) Now Available from TRS
The TRS BAHA, an advancement in body-powered harness design which improves biomechanics by optimizing the harness axilla angle and creating a more efficient cable control pathway, is available now!
Features:
- Eliminates harness ring u Functions right or left
- Conforms to standard fabrication u Strong and light
- Flexible and comfortable u Tough, proprietary polymer
- Translucent, non-metallic
Satisfy your upper-extremity amputee patients' needs with TRS BAHA!
For more information, contact:
TRS Inc.
800.279.1865
www.oandp.com/trs
Big Hip, Little Hip…
OPTEC Inc. presents Mini-TLC hip management system with the Pediatric THC Hip Joint which limits unwanted motion and reduces hip stress. The Mini-TLC provides controlled positioning and alignment and can be worn pre- or post-op to stabilize and maintain proper hip alignment.
Mini-TLC features:
- Universal components
- Bilateral thigh cuffs
- Comfortable liner pads
- Colorful liners
- Washable, breathable liner pads
- Four sizes
Pediatric THC Hip Joint features infinite abduction-adduction adjustment and a unique release-lock system for flexion-extension ROM control. Indications for the new Mini-TLC include hip alignment, hip subluxation or dislocation, sitting and standing posture assistance issues, and stabilization pre- or post-op.
For more information, contact:
OPTEC Inc.
888.982.8181
www.opteccorp.com
These Boots Are Made for Walking…
The College Park Venture features precise engineering for performance that suits any lifestyle. Venture integrates high-performance function with a customizable design that is comfortableall day, everyday. Venture comes fully loaded' with a 30-day trial period and the best warranty in the industry.
Venture "standard features":
- Multi-axial with rotation to adapt to any terrain
- Energy-storing to reduce fatigue
- Adjustable Stride Control" to customize gait
- Smooth transition from high- to low-activity
- Worry-free three-year warranty
Now, Venture's Sealing Boots are offered free of charge! The Sealing Boots interlock with the Foot Shell, keeping debris away from the Foot. Life's a venture--live it.
For more information, contact:
College Park
800.728.7950
www.college-park.com
O&P Catalog: Bigger, Better, and Available Now!
WBC Industries announces the release of its free O&P Catalog featuring MORE:
- Materials, including Poron®, Polydor®, Kydex®, Aliplast®, Surlyn®, and Plastazote®
- Waterhouse Orthopedic-Grade Leathers
- Fasteners and straps, like Free Magic", Dacron®-Backed Hook & Loop Straps, and Orthopedic Vinyl-Backed Hook & Loop Straps
- Hardware, including Jiffy Rivets" and Quick Lock Fasteners
- Polyester-Latex Blend Woven and Knitted Elastics
- Adhesives including S.A.F.E. Stuff 5-Minute Epoxy and 3M One Drop Adhesive
- Accessories such as PVA Sleeves, Exam Gloves, and Textile Scissors
- Silipos® Materials and Accessories
WBC Industries provides courteous, personalized service, same-day shipping, and rigid quality control. Enjoy the service advantage of WBC's expanded product line; call today for your free catalog!
For more information, contact:
WBC Industries, Inc.
800.818.2932
www.wbcindustries.com
Sock It to Me!
Made of a very low-friction material, the Power Tube Pull Sock prosthetic donning sock is simple, effective, and costs about 30 percent less than alternatives. The product uses a double-layer principle, similar to the original Knit-Rite Pull Sock. Fashioned as a straight, non-tapered tube and open on both ends for simple use, it is an economical non-reimbursed product for patients.
To use, reflect the proximal end inward to a length equal to the residual limb, and position Power Tube Pull Sock on the residual limb as shown. Available in multiple sizes based on largest limb circumference.
For more information, contact:
Knit-Rite
800.821.3094
www.knitrite.com
...until there is a cure…Realastic
Health-Related Products, known for the Realastic
line of PVC and silicone coverings, now offers new Image"
breast prosthesis products. President Dewey Yeargin says,
&we truly have the most comprehensive product line in the
business.
Included are:
- Image Illusionlighter, perfect for petites and smaller bra sizes
- Mirror Imagecustomized nipple and areola restoration
- Lumpectomy sitesre-achieve symmetry
- Correction of surgical reconstruction sitescorrects irregularities, provides symmetry
Realastics Image breast prosthetics offer external
reconstruction products in 20 colors. Products are customized to
each womans form and do not require special bras or clothing.
Yeargin adds, We are here&until there is a cure.
For information, contact:
Health-Related Products/Realastic
800.845.4566
www.healthrelatedproducts.com
As Alike as Two Peds in a…P-POD
PEL Supply affirms immediate availability of Pediatric Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices (P-POD") from Ohio Willow Wood. Specifically for younger amputees, included are Alpha® P-POD Liners, P-POD SACH and Impulse" Feet, P-POD Foundation components, as well as Growth Kits to accommodate growth spurts.
P-POD enables practitioners to create comfort and performance for pediatric patients. All P-POD components were tested vigorously in the lab and by field testers. P-POD feet and components have been ISO-tested to 132 lbs.
PEL Supply's Pediatric Catalog includes over 2,500 items; over 300 specifically for pediatric applications!
For more information, contact:
PEL Supply
800.321.1264
www.pelsupply.com
NeuroFlex Abnormal Tone & Spasticity Knee Brace
New NeuroFlex technology is now available with the introduction of the NeuroFlex® Eclipse" ROM Knee. The multifunctional hinge allows static, range-of-motion, or low-load prolonged-stretch orthotic therapy. With involuntary muscle contraction, the therapeutic tension characteristics applied by the device allow the orthosis to "give" or "flex". The modulus of flex reduces the tension applied by the orthosis as the brace flexes to reduce inappropriate muscle contraction.
Patients report a reduction in the intensity and duration of episodes of tone over time with use of the NeuroFlex Eclipse ROM Knee.
For more information, contact:
NeuroFlex Orthotics
800.652.1136
neuroflexjk@aol.com