Cascade Dafo, creators of the original DAFO® (Dynamic Ankle Foot Orthosis), has added the DAFO K3 Knee Brace™ to their custom line of orthoses. The K3 Knee is a hinged resting knee orthosis designed to comfortably increase knee extension range.
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OPTP PRO-SLANT
The easy-to-use OPTP Pro-Slant is a high-quality rehabilitation and exercise tool designed for stretching and strengthening feet and lower legs. The product is indicated to help treat and prevent plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, and other lower leg and foot problems, including overuse syndromes and post-surgery contraction.
CROSS KNEE ORTHOSIS FOR HYPEREXTENSION CONTROL
Allard USA’s CROSS knee orthosis is indicated when mild to moderate knee hyperextension is present due to neuromuscular disease or injuries. The cross on the back stabilizes knee hyperextension. There are no buckles or straps to interfere with the composite orthosis.
CREATE PERSONALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAMS WITH PHYSIOTOOLS
Physiotools online software offers practitioners a quick and easy way to create personalized home exercise programs for physical therapy, rehabilitation, and fitness. Select exercises, customize the text, and then email or print your handout, or send it to your client’s mobile device.
AIRCAST AIRSPORT+ ANKLE BRACE
The AirSport+ ankle brace from Aircast, a DJO Global company, features a clinically proven stirrup design that aids in ankle stabilization for moderate to severe ankle sprains and chronic instability. It is also intended for use as a prophylaxis.
SG VACUUM FORMING HOSIERY
Curbell O&P, a specialty team within Curbell Plastics, has expanded its lineup of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) materials and products with the introduction of SG Vacuum Forming Hosiery. These stockinettes are custom manufactured from a sheer weave of high-quality nonstick nylon and Lycra to act as a superior vacuum wicking agent for O&P fabrication.
TEXTURED, POWDER/TALC/LATEX-FREE ESMARCH BANDAGE
Tetra Medical Supply is now offering a powder-, talc-, and latex-free Esmarch Bandage. This innovative bandage product, which is 0.5mm thick, is described by the company as having a first-of-its-kind textured finish that allows for better gripping and easier application.
VASCUEASE PORTABLE DVT SYSTEM
The VascuEase Portable DVT System by Bio Compression Systems brings a new level of innovation to the pneumatic compression device category. DVT (deep vein thrombosis) prophylaxis has become an important standard of care for post-operative and non-ambulatory patients, both in-hospital and at home.
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