Otto Bock HealthCare Introduces the Acro Assist
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA January 8, 2007 – Otto Bock HealthCare introduces the Acro Assist. An arm abduction orthosis that gives patients precise shoulder positioning. Its lightweight design allows for comfort and ease while delivering sturdy positioning and support for acute care and post-surgical patients.
“The Acro Assist offers patients easy adaptation that is lightweight but sturdy,” said Jeff Ashenbrenner, Market Manager, Orthotics. “It’s designed for easy assembly and fitting, which eliminates the need for tools to get the perfect fit.”
The Acro Assist comes pre-assembled with an adjustable abduction wedge that makes it simple to give patients the perfect positioning at 30, 60 or 90 degrees without numerous adjustments. Arm straps and hand pads add to the product’s versatility making the Acro Assist easy to customize for any patient.
Minnesota-based Otto Bock HealthCare LLP was established in 1958 as the Americas corporate headquarters of Otto Bock HealthCare, GmbH, based in Duderstadt, Germany. Otto Bock has more than 3,800 employees worldwide and produces over 25,000 types of prosthetic and orthotic components, mobility and rehabilitation products, and is the U.S. leader in delivering continuous passive motion (CPM) services and related therapies.
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