Products & Services
Therapy/Treatment Products
The Next Core Challenge DVD from OPTP
Info: (800) 367-7393 or optp.com
The Next Core Challenge DVD is a comprehensive workout DVD, created by Michelle
Schwahn, PT, which makes core training practical and fun. The DVD offers a complete
education and exercise demonstration using the inflatable FitBALL Roller. The
FitBALL Roller system encourages greater stability, overall body strength, balance
and flexibility. In the 45-minute DVD, each exercise is demonstrated and presented
in brief segments, forming a practical and effective system that features goals
and guidelines, the anatomy and function of core, and a total body strength
and balance exercise program.
The Klass Vaki Body Support System from Love Your Back
Info: (413) 644-9868 or loveyourback.com
The Klass Vaki Body Support System has been clinically proven to offer relief
of acute and chronic back pain. Available in the U.S. for the first time, the
Klass Vaki can be used on top of a regular firm mattress.
The multi-level cushioning system conforms to the spine’s natural shape
and provides balance and support for aching muscles. By reducing the pressure
between the body and the sleep surface, Klass Vaki improves circulation and oxygen
supply, allowing injured muscles to heal, posture to improve and movement to become
easier.
SpineForce from LPG
Info: (310) 274-6726 or lpgone.com
Deep spinal musculature is the most important, yet most neglected part of the
body. SpineForce is the first technology designed to pinpoint and tone the 180
intrinsic stabilizer support muscles in deep connective tissue, thus conditioning
the body from the inside out.
SpineForce helps prevent debilitating structural conditions, helps patients hold
adjustments better and longer, provides rehabilitative exercise and therapy for
athletes, serves as an anti-aging tool by preventing osteoporosis, and evaluates
areas of strength and weakness using highly perceptive sensors.
Origins Meal-In-A-Bar from the Wysong Corporation
Info: (989) 631-0009 or wysong.net
Origins Meal-In-A-Bar provides food exactly as one would find it in nature –
without heat processing. Each Origins bar contains over 125 non-heat degraded
natural nutrients including a variety of raw nuts, fruits, probiotics, prebiotics,
immune enhancing dairy concentrate, sprouts, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals
and enzymes. Meal-In-Bar does not contain synthetics, refined sugars, grain starches
or non-nutritional additives.
Origins is hand batched using special nutrient-protective processing, and is sold
in packages of two each. Meal-In-A-Bar is a nutritious meal for back packers,
dieter, athletes and anyone on the go.
Saunex Portable Sauna from U.S. Health Equipment Co., Inc.
Info: (877) 772-8639 or saunex.com
After four years of research U.S. Health Equipment Co., a division of USHECO,
has developed the Saunex Portable Personal Far Infrared Sauna. This cabinet-sized
appliance fits one person and includes patent pending heater technology that allows
users to enjoy safe, radiation-free sauna sessions.
Far infrared saunas are said to increase circulation in the blood and lymph systems,
mobilize and eliminate toxic chemicals and heavy metals from fatty tissue, and
give the body a workout by increasing heart and breathing rates.
SECUR business software from Midwest Management Consultants, Inc.
Info: (314) 895-3333 or 1 (800) SAY-MMCS
SECUR is a software practice management system for medical professionals created
by Midwest Management Consultants, Inc. This flexible business software system
simplifies the decision making process for practices.
Benefits of SECUR include help with securing business asset tax breaks, HIPAA
transaction standards, simple navigation tools designed to increase efficiency,
business tools to help improve cost efficiency, better business reports and customized
personal service from a company that has been in business for over 23 years.
Medicanvas X-ray Film Illuminators from Cardinal Health Inc.
Info: (800) 850-4608 or cardinal.com/rms
Cardinal Health, the world’s leading provider of products and services supporting
the healthcare industry, has announced the development of a Medicanvas line of
X-ray film illuminators.
The world’s slimmest X-ray illuminators, Medicanvas runs cool and lasts
20,000 hours on one bulb, as opposed to 3,000 hours like normal illuminators.
Medicanvas uses the same active matrix display technology used in laptop LCD computer
displays. This technology provides excellent illumination and makes Medicanvas
easy on the eyes and attractive in work stations.
Multi Challenge Board from OPTP
Info: (800) 367-7393 or optp.com
The Multi Challenge Board is a versatile balance board that offers an extra degree
of challenge by having a twist adjustment that increases the board angle from
14 to 17 degrees. This feature extends functionality while maximizing ROM, balance,
proprioception and strength.
The Multi Challenge Board can be used for active and reactive rehabilitation of
ankle injuries, strength conditioning and stabilization, stretching, improved
proprioception and balance and motor skill training. The board also comes with
an insert demonstrating a variety of easy, intermediate and advanced exercises.
UltraTough from Foot Levelers, Inc.
Info: (800) 553-4860 or footlevelers.com
Foot Levelers introduces the new UltraTough, a durable, high-performance Spinal
Pelvic Stabilizer that can withstand the wear-and-tear of intense activity. UltraTough
is for people on their feet all day who demand durability and performance.
UltraTough features the patented Gait Cycle System, offering complete support
from heel to toe. UltraTough absorbs heel-strike shock, provides flexibility and
control, and resists moisture. UltraTough is also thin enough to be inserted into
many lace-up dress shoes, or can be inserted into athletic shoes for workouts.
Wellness Media
Orthopaedic Medicine Cyriax
by Steven De Coninck
Info: (800) 367-7393 or optp.com
Steven De Coninck has recently released “Orthopaedic Medicine Cyriax,”
which is a two-volume textbook published by OPTP. Part One of the text book addresses
clinical examination and diagnosis, while Part Two focuses on treatment by deep
transverse massage, mobilization, manipulation and traction. Each volume is sold
separately.
Stabilization & Functional Exercise: A Patient Workbook from OPTP
Info: (800) 367-7393 or optp.com
OPTP introduces “Stabilization and Functional Exercise: A Patient Workbook,”
by IAOM. This patient workbook is a step-by-step training manual that uses IAOM
endorsed S.A.F.E. method to explain a revolutionary approach to managing chronic
back and neck pain. This workbook allows healthcare providers to assign patients
exercise, and allow them to track their own progress.
With its easy-to-follow format, the workbook assists in educating and training
back pain patients to restore functional stability of their spine. The 40-page
guide shows exercises that transfer to daily living and help create lasting health
results.
Wai Lana’s Favorite Juices
Info: (800) 228-5145 or wailana.com
Wai Lana, one of the foremost personalities in the world of yoga, introduces a
collection of her favorite juice recipes in her upcoming book, Wai Lana’s
Favorite Juices. Featuring 88 juice, smoothie and dessert recipes, Wai Lana’s
book introduces readers to nutritious and satisfying juice drinks that help curb
the appetite and facilitate weight loss. Each recipe is filled with vitamins,
minerals, antioxidants and enzymes designed to maintain and improve personal health.
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