At The Table With Mike Severo Introducing The “At The Table” Series We are delighted to introduce our exciting new series, “At The Table,” where we take you behind the scenes to meet the movers and shakers in the world of health and wellness. In each installment, we’ll sit down with industry leaders to delve into their career journeys, tap into their expertise, and gain insights into the future of health and wellness. (more…)
Patent pending multi-purpose pelvic health and orthopedic table Our table was created in collaboration with leading educators and practitioners in the field of Pelvic Health. The design and unique features of this table make it the ideal Pelvic Health table, which easily converts for Orthopedic and Massage Therapy treatments. The perfect solution for Multi-disciplinary clinics. Learn more
Vinyl Pillow Covers You asked for vinyl pillow covers, so we made them! We are committed to your success, and we are proud to help you meet the challenges of maintaining a clean and healthy work environment. Our vinyl pillow covers feature anti-bacterial and anti-mildew properties, with an easy-clean finish. They are available in Black and ready to order in standard pillow size. (more…)
Disinfecting Vinyl Coated Fabrics The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently posted a list of registered antimicrobial products for use against Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19. Information regarding these products can be found on the EPA’s website. The following products on the EPA list have been tested on Naugahyde® vinyl-coated fabrics following the BIFMA protocol. (more…)
From our Family to Yours We hope that you and your families are doing well. Our hearts go out to those individuals and communities who have been personally affected by this pandemic. We are open to serve and support you as an essential workplace. Our priority continues to be the health and safety of our employees, customers, partners and their families. We continue to take appropriate and effective precautions to protect everyone’s health. We have enabled our “work from home” policy to allow many of our office staff to work remotely. In addition, Cardon is maintaining a crew to manufacture and ship orders. We have also instituted standards – as communicated by the CDC and Public Health Agency of Canada regarding cleaning and disinfecting guidelines as it pertains to COVID-19. We are doing everything we can to assure a safe working environment. During this time, we have designed and taken the necessary steps to retool our manufacturing and assembly to meet the potential future demand for beds that healthcare systems may require. Our devoted team has been working to meet this challenge, and with our efforts, We will be in a position to put a dent in the shortage of beds in hospitals experiencing a large influx of patients. On behalf of the team here at Cardon, we wish you good health, and thank you for your efforts to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Please feel free to reach out to us for any assistance you may require during this critical time at support@cardonrehab.com or 1.800.944.7868. Stay healthy and safe. Sincerely, Mardig Sevadjian, President
Covid-19 Update: Cardon Deemed an Essential Service To our Cardon Family and Friends, On March 23, 2020, the Ontario Premier announced the closure of all non-essential businesses. Cardon is deemed an essential company, as such, we are continuing to operate. Our priority continues to be the health and safety of our employees, customers, partners and their families. We continue to take extreme, appropriate and effective precautions to protect their health. In an effort to help slow the pace of transmission, Cardon has enabled our remote “work from home” policy to allow many of our office staff to work remotely. In addition, Cardon is maintaining a skeleton crew to manufacture and ship orders. We have also instituted standards – as communicated by the CDC and Public Health Agency of Canada regarding cleaning and disinfecting guidelines as it pertains to COVID-19. We are doing everything we can to assure a safe working environment. While it may be difficult to see today, I am confident that together, we can strengthen our communities, our businesses and our friendships and be there for each other – during and long after COVID-19 dissipates. We will keep you updated if we have to adjust our procedures and/or timelines. Please feel free to reach out to us for any assistance you may require during this critical time at support@cardonrehab.com or 1.800.944.7868. Stay healthy and safe. Sincerely, Mardig Sevadjian, President
Managing Through the Dynamics of COVID-19 Open letter to all clients from Mardig Sevadjian, President As a North American company, we’ve been closely monitoring the dynamic situation of COVID-19, along with the rest of the world. First and foremost, the health and well-being of our partners and customers remains top of mind and our highest priority, and we will continue to act thoughtfully despite the disruption and uncertainty COVID-19 brings to our daily lives. As North America began experiencing heightened concerns, we’ve already taken a series of precautionary steps in response to this emerging public health impact: We are taking guidance from the CDC, Public Agency of Canada, and local health authorities, we have increased cleaning and sanitizing at our facilities to help prevent the spread of all germs. We have restricted all business-related air travel, domestic and international through March 31. We have modified or postponed large meetings and events in the U.S. and Canada. We’ll continue to do what is right for our customers and partners, and we are optimistic this will be a temporary situation. Guided by our Mission and Values, we will continue to communicate with transparency to ensure the health and well-being of our partners and customers. Warm Regards, Mardig Sevadjian
Cardon’s 5 Easy Steps to Operate your MPT – Manual Physical Therapy Table Step 1: How to move your physical therapy table To put your physical therapy table on its casters, simply place your foot on the lever and push the lever down. There is one lever to control all 4 casters located under the leg section of the physical therapy table. To lower the table off its casters, place your foot under the lever and lift the lever up. Please ensure the treatment table is off its casters prior to treating your patients to avoid injury or damage! Step 2: How to control the elevation of your physical therapy table You will notice on the Manual Physical Therapy Table that there are no foot pedals or handheld controls, because our Patented Soft Touch Technology has been strategically mounted right to the base of your treatment table. The soft touch control is activated by placing a slight amount of pressure directly on the switch. Up and down controls are located at the front of the table under the head section, and at the back of the table under the leg section. You also have the controls located under the under the side rails of the base. When at the front of the physical therapy table, the left switch will lower the table, and the right switch will raise the table. This is the same for the switches at the back of the MPT table under the leg section. On both sides of the physical therapy table, you will find the soft touch switches mounted under the base rail. The switch to the left lowers the treatment table, and the switch to the right raises the treatment table. Simply place your heel on the floor and raise your toes to activate the switch. Step 3: Adjusting the leg section of the physical therapy table The leg section of the Manual Physical Therapy Table is controlled by a positive lock bar. To raise the pad simply lift the pad into the desired position. To lower the leg section pad rotate the star knob to release the locking mechanism attached to the locking bar allowing the sliding rods to move through freely. It is very important that you keep your hand under the pad when lowering it to avoid the pad dropping rapidly. Step 4: Adjusting the head section of the physical therapy table The head section of the table is controlled by two positive lock bars providing ultimate stability on the head section. To lower the head section, rotate the star knob to release the locking mechanism attached to the locking bar allowing the sliding rods to move through freely. It is very important that you keep your hand underneath the pad when lowering it to avoid the pad dropping rapidly. To raise the head section, simply lift it to the desired position. Step 5: Optional Accessories Another important consideration when purchasing your MPT, are the many options available to add to your physical therapy table. A few of which include: The optional Powered Center Section allows for hands-free positioning for spinal mobilization or manipulation, soft tissue mobilization and muscle stretching techniques. An additional set of soft touch switches have been added beside the hi-lo controls to allow you to raise and lower the center section. The left side lowers the center section and the right side raises the center section. 3-piece head section with adjustable arms The optional sliding head section allows you to get closer to your patient maintaining a straight spine, proper body mechanics, and avoiding strain on the practitioner. It also allows patient movement for shoulder work. The battery feature allows your MPT table to be completely cordless providing you with the flexibility to move your table as needed. The control box on a battery-operated table has a digital readout that let’s you know the amount of charge left in the battery, just like you would on your smart phones. When the battery requires re-charging, remove the battery from the control box, and plug it into the charger. Once the battery is fully charged, reconnect the battery to the control box on the physical therapy table. Want to receive news about Cardon and the industry, including product innovations, releases and insider tips? Subscribe to our newsletter!
Body Mechanics and Ergonomic Basics Choosing the Correct Treatment Table for You Work related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) among patients is often treated by healthcare professionals, but MSD is a widespread issue for the very same people treating others. The Disability and Rehabilitation Journal reported that 96% of healthcare providers have had work related MSD during their career, with 50% suffering from MSD within the first 5 years [1]. Being armed with knowledge about body mechanics and ergonomics will keep you healthy as you look after others. (more…)
