Orthotrac Pneumatic Vest Reduces back Pain

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'Healthy Solutions' TV Series to Air Story About the Orthotrac Pneumatic Vest
September 26, 2002 5:07:00 PM ET

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orthofix OFIX announced today the airing of an upcoming episode of "Healthy Solutions", which will focus on the Orthotrac(TM) Pneumatic Vest for back pain. The "Healthy Solutions" series is scheduled to air as paid programming on 'CNBC', Saturday, September 28, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (Noon CT, 11:00 a.m. MT, 10:00 a.m. PT) and on 'The Health Network', Sunday, September 29, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. CT, 9:00 a.m. MT, 8:00 a.m. PT).

The upcoming "Healthy Solutions" episode includes a special report entitled, Life Vest for Back Pain, which explores a revolutionary medical device helping those who suffer from chronic lower backaches -- according to Doug Humphreys, Executive Producer/CEO of the "Healthy Solutions" TV series.

For those who are unable to watch the episodes 'live', a video stream of this story will be available immediately following the programs on www.healthysolutions.tv For more information on Orthotrac, please visit www.treatmyback.com or call: 1-800-535-4492.

Statistics show that chronic low back pain is the most common cause of disability in Americans under the age of 45, with an annual treatment cost of almost $60 billion. The Orthotrac(TM) Pneumatic Vest, marketed by Orthofix, is designed specifically for individuals afflicted with back pain. One of the main functions of the Orthotrac(TM) Pneumatic Vest is to reduce the compressive forces on the spine by transferring the upper body weight off the spine to the hips. This, in effect, takes the pain off of the back and allows the patient to recover from back pain in a more effective and timely manner.

TV Interactive, an eq group plc company (AIM: EQI), produces the "Healthy Solutions" series. TVI is an international leader in the production and distribution of healthcare-related television and Web content. Founded in 1995, TVI was the world's first independent television production company to fully integrate the power of Web broadcasting with original television programming.

For more information on TVI, please visit www.tvi.net.
Orthofix International N.V. is an international corporation that develops, produces and markets innovative products in the medical device sector. Its products include the Orthofix(R) external fixation range for fractures and limb reconstruction, Spinal-Stim(R) Lite for the enhanced healing of spinal fusions, Physio-Stim(R) Lite for the healing of un-united fractures, the OSCAR(R) ultrasonic bone cement removal system for hip revision procedures, the A-V Impulse System(R) for enhancing venous circulation, and the Orthofix(R) Tibial and Femoral Nails with their patented targeting system. For more information on the Orthotrac Vest, please visit http://www.treatmyback.com.

Contact:
Charles W. Federico, President, Orthofix Inc., 704/948-2600

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I wonder if this can reduce pain from scoliosis or even prevent the progression of scoliosis?

One of the main functions of the Orthotrac(TM) Pneumatic Vest is to reduce the compressive forces on the spine by transferring the upper body weight off the spine to the hips.