American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.

Mastectomy Fitter Certification

ABC Offers Mastectomy Fitter Certification

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) is a credentialing board for the orthotics and prosthetics profession and has more than 14,000 certified individuals and over 6,000 accredited facilities. ABC’s orthotic and mastectomy fitter certification prepares individuals for direct patient care. ABC’s facility accreditation program is recognized by the CMS, Veteran’s Administration, major healthcare insurance providers and HMOs throughout the United States as a leader in orthotics and prosthetics accreditation.

International Biophysics Corp.

AffloVest

AffloVest Offers New Approach to High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation

The AffloVest is a high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) vest that quietly runs on batteries to provide truly portable therapy that can be billed under Medicare code E0483. Unlike other HFCWO devices, the AffloVest takes a new therapy approach and using eight, battery-powered oscillating motors, which are sewn into the AffloVest in areas correlating with the anatomy of the lungs. Rather than use air pressure, the oscillating motors create percussive waves that help the lungs break up and move built-up secretions in the airways to help patients with conditions such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS, quadriplegia and other neuromuscular diseases.

Swede-O Inc.

Ankle Foot Stabilize

AFS Helps Relieve Foot and Ankle Ailments

Swede-O’s Ankle Foot Stabilizer (AFS) is for diabetes, arthritis, Raynaud’s Disease, ankle support and other indications where warmth and ankle stability are desired. The AFS includes medial and lateral stabilizers and an adjustable closure strap for greater support of weak ankles. The AFS is available in small to XL men’s shoe sizes (5.5 to 14) and women’s shoe sizes 6.5 to 15.

Juzo Inc.

Signature Collection

Juzo Offers Compression Garments with Style

Juzo’s Signature Collection includes print leggings that give customers the benefits of compression while letting them make a fashion statement. Styles include compression knee highs, thigh highs, leggings, pantyhose, arm sleeves and gauntlets. Tie dye and black tie dye are available in the Soft & Dynamic lines.

Battery Power Solutions

Freedom

Second Generation Freedom CPAP Battery Released with Upgrades

Battery Power Solutions’ second generation CPAP battery – the Freedom – offers the same features of the now-discontinued c-100 model, along with some upgrades. The Freedom has an easy-to-read digital display screen that shows the charge level of the battery and a USB port so users can charge portable electronics, such as cell phones and tablets. The Freedom, which meets FAA requirements and can be stored in carry-on luggage, also offers true battery backup functionality during power outages that prevents unnecessary degradation of the battery cells.

SAI Therapeutic Brands

TRUFORM

New Stockings Have Therapeutic Graduated Compression

TRUFORM has released a 15-20 mmHg graduated compression stocking as part of its popular medical wear segment. The stockings feature a soft top and knitted-in, defined heel for comfort, durability and proper fit. The open toe-style lets you wear open-toe footwear while permitting easy inspection of the feet by the caregiver. The closed-toe style has a more natural stocking feel. The stockings are suitable for both men and women and color options are basic neutrals for all-occasion wear.

Cure Medical

Cure Ultra Intermittent Catheter

New catheter aims to offer women affordable, easy care

Cure Medical’s new Cure Ultra Intermittent Catheter is designed for women who are seeking an easy-to-use, pre-lubricated catheter at an affordable price. The 6 in. long, sterile, single-use Cure Ultra comes in sizes 8-16 French, and features an easy tear top; fire-polished eyelets; pre-lubricated straight tip; and a “no roll” connector/funnel end. Packaged discreetly in a U-shaped, pocketsized wrapper, the catheter is DEHP- , Latex- and BPA- chemical free.

Cool-jams Performance Sleepwear

Cool-jams Performance Sleepwear

Sleepwear Made to Combat Night Sweats

Cool-jams Performance Sleepwear is a collection of moisture wicking sleepwear that helps combat night sweats. The sleepwear is made of an advanced micro-fiber fabric that pulls heat and moisture away from the skin to the outside of the fabric. Once the moisture is absorbed, it dries rapidly (four times faster than cotton). The sleepwear keeps the user’s body cool, dry and temperature regulated. Cool-jams offers women’s and men’s styles in sizes small to 3X.

EZ-ACCESS

SUITCASE Singlefold GF

Portable Ramp Easy to Setup and Transport

• Available in five sizes, the ramp is lightweight and has a single-fold design.
• A full-length folding joint gives the ramp additional strength, with a weight capacity of 660 pounds.
• The folded size of the ramp is 29 in. by 14.5 in. by 2 in., and a carry bag is available.

CaneTUBE by Easy Living Innovations

CaneTUBE Cane Holder

Cane Holder Gives Patients Convenient Storage

• Tool-free fastening system is designed to work with any round tubing 3/4 in. to 1-1/8 in. diameter.
• The cane holder snaps on easily and holds tight to most walkers, rollators, power chairs, scooters and more.
• CaneTUBE is portable and stays on even when the walker/rollator is folded.

Zoomability Inc.

Zoomability

Power Mobility for Individuals with Active Lifestyles

The Zoom Uphill from Zoomability is a battery-powered, all-terrain mobility device capable of handling the outdoors and its variety of obstacles and types of terrain, including city streets and sidewalks. It can handle hills, rocky and uneven ground, sand, snow and ice; all due to its patented design with a hub motor located at each wheel that allows all four tires to move independently and maintain contact with uneven surfaces.

Apex Foot Health Industries LLC

Dynaflange

Prefabricated Insoles Offer Personalized Foot Relief

• A new approach to prefabricated foot orthotics, prefabricated DynaFlange delivers the same enhanced shock absorption and dynamic energy return as the custom DynaFlange, but at a consumer-friendly price.
• The device’s patented flange flexes during heel strike, storing energy that is released during the subsequent phases of gait, which positions the foot for optimal propulsion.
• Supports also improve center of pressure and stability through all phases of the gait cycle, guiding the foot back to neutral resulting in improved posture.

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

Padded Dressing Stick with Shoe Horn

Dressing Stick with Shoe Horn Helps Patients Avoid Bending

• The padded dressing stick is 24 inches long and equipped with a plastic-coated ‘S’ hook that can be used for pulling on and pushing off clothes.
• At one end is a shoe horn that lets users slide on footwear without bending or stooping.
• The shaft of the dressing stick provides users with a soft grip.

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

Reacher

Reacher Helps Avoid Bending and Stretching

This new lightweight, aluminum frame reacher helps eliminate actions that could cause injury for patients with limited range of motion. The trigger requires only 12 ounces of pressure to close. The reacher is available in 26.5-, 28- and 32-inch lengths.

PediFix Footcare Company

PediFix Relief Sleeve

Compression Sleeve Relives Pain from Plantar Fasciitis

• Compression sleeve helps to relieve heel and arch pain related to plantar fasciitis, the irritation of the ligament that connects the heel to the toes.
• Sleeve compresses the arch in two directions: around the mid-foot and lengthwise.