Medical Supplies

5281 Zenith Parkway
61111 Loves Park, IL
USA

Phone: 001-815-636-2780
Fax: 001-815-636-2781
http://www.serola.net
rick@serola.net

Company Figures
Year of foundation 1988
Area of business Physiotherapy / Orthopaedic Technology / Occupational Therapy

Company Profile

Serola Biomechanics, Inc.
Serola Biomechanics manufactures unique home care products: The Serola Sacroiliac Belt which normalizes function in the SI Joint; the Gel Arc Elbow Brace , which absorbs muscle pull, shock and vibration before it can reach the elbow; Sacrotrac, a dual purpose flexion/distraction pillow and sitting lumbar support; Thoratrac, which decompresses upper thoracics, and Inflatable Pelvic Blocks.

Product Information
04.12 Rehabilitation equipment and devices
Gel Arc Elbow Brace 19.09.2007

Dr. Serola researched the causes of chronic elbow pain and the symptoms of overuse. Recognizing the inadequate support of existing elbow braces, he designed the Gel Arc to more effectively reduce muscle tension, shock and vibration. Achieving the status of the most comfortable and the most effective elbow brace on the market, Serola’s Gel Arc Elbow Brace remains unique in quality and design.

THE SEROLA D I F F E R E N C E
The Serola Gel Arc Elbow Brace is superior in elbow support, designed to stop pain more
effectively with:
•Dual-Sided Gel Arc – concentrated or diffused pressure for maximum relief
•Secondary Attachment Point – significantly reduces pull at epicondyle and allows better muscle function
•Location – the arc affects more muscles and tendons as they converge near the epicondyle
•Absorption – the gel is a superior barrier, absorbs both shock and vibration better than other braces
•Foam Pad – hypoallergenic pad under buckle enhances comfort, reduces irritation
•Uniquely interchangeable for right or left arm, lateral or medial epicondyle. One size fits all.

Sacrotrac 18.09.2007

•The bottom wedge puts the pelvis into posterior tilt, placing pelvis and spine into flexion.
•The top wedge furthers this action, displacing the sacral apex anteriorly, furthering flexion of the sacrum and lumbars.
•The pillow cradles and holds the sacrum while the person slides headward, creating traction.
•Mobilizes L3-4-5-S1. Relieves posterior disc compression, facet syndrome, lateral canal stenosis, nerve root compression, spondylolisthesis, lumbar subluxation, helps stabilize the SIJ, and stretches mid and low back muscles. With time, the tissues adapt to the stretched state and remain longer, giving more permanent relief.
Studies have shown that slow, gentle traction is more effective in creating permanent tissue stretching.
Conventional traction may benefit severe cases of disc herniation but, for most back pain, Sacrotrac is the better choice.

The New Serola Sacroiliac Belt 19.09.2007

In 1988, Dr. Serola discovered that strength increased after sacroiliac stabilization. After years of research, he developed a theory based on biomechanics (see www.serola.net). He thought that a properly made belt could stabilize the sacroiliac joint, and help the muscles become stronger, more relaxed and less painful. Not finding one on the market, he developed his own belt based on his discovery. Now, the Serola Sacroiliac Belt is being used to provide pain relief, and help prevent injury, to thousands of new people every month throughout the world.

Recently, Dr. Serola made a new, improved version. The new Serola Sacroiliac Belt is the same belt in basic function but with a significant change in comfort and grip. The first layer is changed from cotton to an open-cell urethane foam.

The urethane layer has several advantages over the original cotton layer. The open-cell urethane is breathable, more comfortable, moisture-wicking, and hypoallergenic (so it can be worn directly against the skin). Plus, it conforms to body curves better. Due to it’s tacky nature, it grips so well that it will not move - even on the most active people.

The Serola SI Belt is composed of two layers. The first, non-elastic inner layer, is made to mimic the function of the sacroiliac ligaments by creating a stop point at the joint’s normal end of range of motion.

The elastic outer layer gives compression and resilience within the range of motion established by the non-elastic inner layer.

It is important to realize that too much or too little motion can create dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint. Together, these two layers make the Serola SI Belt the only support designed to normalize the function of the sacroiliac joint.
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