BTE Technologies Inc
Representatives: Ken Johnson and Wes Ehret

BTE Technologies is a leading global provider of advanced solutions for physical performance testing and rehabilitation. They have been in business for more than 25 years. With a strong commitment to clinicians and the profession of physical therapy, BTE supports their systems with experienced clinicians and clinical and laboratory research. Additionally, BTE is a Partner in Research with the APTA's Foundation for Physical Therapy.

The Multi-Cervical Unit (MCU) from BTE Technologies has a computerized interface that records real-time cervical spine motion and isometric strength in all three planes simultaneously. This eliminates the subjectivity of manual muscle testing and optimizes treatment planning. Real-time data analysis of psychophysical performance measures are displayed on screen and in comprehensive reporting features for the health care provider, patient, and payer.

Although the MCU is most commonly linked to the treatment of chronic neck pain associated with Whiplash and Associated Disorders following a motor vehicle accident, the growing body of research appears to have captured a niche in aviation medicine market. Currently the MCU is in use with the US Navy, Australian Air Force, Israeli Air Force, and the British Royal Air Force.

• Review a summary of the peer-reviewed, published literature using the Multi-Cervical Unit, click here (PDF)
• See how one McKenzie certified therapist is using the MCU to impact the quality of life and clinical outcomes of a challenging client - click here (PDF)

Cardon Rehabilitation and Medical Equipment Ltd. (2006), brings together Cardon Rehabilitation Products Inc., established in 1977 and a 1979 sister company Med-Ortho Design and Mfg, Ltd. "Cardon Rehab" has over 30 years' experience in manufacturing Physical Therapy equipment. Cardon specializes in the manufacturing, distribution and marketing of a complete line of Hi Lo tables and therapeutic exercise equipment. Cardon Rehab also distributes McKenzie products in Canada.

Cardon has continually met the rigorous standards of the Orthopaedic therapist, and brings to market a Hi Lo table that has yielded know-how, experience, and a real feel for product and quality. Since the late 1970s, Cardon Rehab's tables have been tested over time for quality, craftsmanship, reliability, versatility, strength and service.

As exclusive supplier of treatment tables for the Orlando conference, Cardon is offering special conference pricing on the Comprehensive 3 Table. Click here for more information.

OPTP began its relationship with the McKenzie Institute in the early 1980's. Since then, OPTP has become the definitive source for McKenzie products and publications. Manual therapy is the center of our product line and has helped us to align with other experts. We offer publications by internationally recognized experts such as McKenzie, Kaltenborn, Butler, Moseley, Diane Lee, Khan and Mulligan.

OPTP helps you stay on the leading edge of your profession by providing the latest publications in manual therapy, pain management, assessment and treatment skills. In appreciation, we will enclose a free McKenzie item in each attendee bag.

With PhysioTools software you can create high quality, personalized exercise and information handouts. All exercises have descriptive pictures with clearly written instructions and are either shown as line drawings, color illustrations or photographs, with some having the additional benefit of video clips. PhysioTools is easy to use and quick to learn with flexible features and can be installed either as stand alone or networked.

Select from the world's largest professional exercise library containing high quality exercises designed by experts in their field and printed in multiple languages. NEW for 2008: General Exercises now includes exercises adapted for the McKenzie Method of MDT.