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APTA Endorses Wipeable Vinyl Gait/Transfer Belt

ALEXANDRIA, VA, October 9, 2008 — The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has endorsed the Vinyl Gait Transfer Belt developed by Peoria Production Shop in Peoria, Ill.

The vinyl gait transfer belt was produced as part of the company's strategy to help healthcare facilities control the spread of infectious diseases and to respond to customers' interest in changing to wipeable belts.

“The vinyl gait belt provides an important function in helping to prevent the spread of infectious disease,” explained APTA President R Scott Ward, PT, PhD. “The belt also addresses physical therapists’ need for durability, stability, and patient comfort.”

The company’s belt is made of two-inch wide coated vinyl and features rust-resistant hardware and rivets. Peoria Production Shop offers customized printing on individual belts with a company logo or other graphic on a minimum purchase quantity. For more information on the Vinyl Gait Transfer Belt, please visit our Website www.gaitbelt.com.

APTA endorsement applies solely to the Vinyl Gait Transfer Belt. APTA does not endorse any protocols associated with this gait belt as responses to protocols can vary among patients/clients. This product should be used under the evaluation and direction of a physical therapist.

Peoria Production Shop is a not-for-profit organization that employs individuals with disabilities and encourages them to achieve financial and social independence. The company is Central Illinois’ largest self-supporting employer of people with disabilities, relying on revenue generated through the sale of their products and services.

APTA (www.apta.org) is a national organization representing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students nationwide. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapist education, practice, and research. Consumers can visit www.findapt.us to find a physical therapist in their area, as well as www.apta.org/consumer for physical therapy news and information.

Contact APTA Public Relations: public-relations@apta.org