APTA's product endorsement program (APTA does not endorse companies) is a designation that indicates to physical therapy professionals and consumers that the Association has reviewed a particular product on its own merits and feels that it is a product worthy of consideration. Our endorsements are not exclusive, and we review all uses of our name and logo prior to publication. Only the products noted below are currently endorsed by the Association.

• BackTpack®
  BackTpack® is an innovative carrying system that uses the vertical force of gravity to ensure proper alignment of the skeleton. For more information about this product, visit www.backtpack.com or call 503/365-7554.
• Gebauer's Spray and Stretch®
  Gebauer's Spray and Stretch® is a topical skin refrigerant spray that can be used by physical therapists in the delivery of their services to patients/clients. APTA endorsement applies solely to Gebauer's Spray and Stretch® product and does not apply to the Spray and Stretch® technique. For more information about this product, visit Gebauer's Web site or call 800/321-9348.
• NESS L300™ Foot Drop System
  The NESS L300 is a prescription device used by nearly 400 rehabilitation facilities and select orthotic and prosthetic patient-care facilities across the United States to treat foot drop. For more informaton about this product, visit Bioness' Web site or call 800/211-9136, select Option 2.
• OnTrack® System
  OnTrack® System is a four-part knee bracing system developed by a physical therapist to assist in the treatment of patellofemoral dysfunction. For more information about this product, visit the OrthoRx, Inc. Web site or call 888/806-2526.
• THERA-BAND® Latex and Latex-free Exercise Bands & Exercise Tubing
  Latex and Latex-free Exercise Bands & Exercise Tubing are progressive elastic resistance products for professional rehabilitation and home fitness. For more information about these products, visit the Thera-Band Web site or call 800/321-2135.
• Vinyl Gait Transfer Belt®
  The Vinyl Gate Transfer Belt was produced to help healthcare facilities control the spread of infectious diseases and to respond to customers' interest in changing over to wipeable belts. For more information about this product, visit the Peoria Production Shop Web site or call 888/449-2358.
• Zody^TM Task Chair
  Zody is the only task chair in the market that provides asymmetrical lumbar support without forward displacement. For more information about this product, visit the Haworth Web site or call 616/393-3000.

Disclaimer

APTA's endorsement of a product is not a guarantee of any product, nor is it an endorsement of the company. APTA assumes no responsibility for any product or corporation, nor for any damages caused by any product or company. You are strongly encouraged to conduct your own due diligence in researching a product and the company before deciding if that product is appropriate for practice or use.

[Last updated: 5/29/09 | Contact: endorsedproducts@apta.org]