Dover, New Hampshire – The Prometheus Group® maintains its leading in the Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation market and has broadened its product offerings with the Pathway® Ultrasound Imaging System for Lumbo Pelvic Rehabilitation. This company is dedicated to delivering top-notch products, exceptional customer service, and unmatched technical support, and is thrilled to incorporate this system into the Prometheus® family.

Responding to the demand for ultrasound technology, Prometheus collaborated with therapists in the field. It developed a Rehabilitation Ultrasound System that is cost-effective, tablet PC-based, user-friendly, and portable.

Ramona C Horton, MPT, commented, “The cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and image quality of this system will transform clinical practice by making technology once restricted to academic research more accessible.”

The system revealed and showcased at the Combined Sections Meeting, garnered an overwhelmingly positive reception.

Richard Poore, President of The Prometheus Group, said, “The therapist will feel complete confidence when working with the Pathway® Ultrasound Imaging System for Lumbo Pelvic Rehabilitation. Included with the purchase is access to a virtual training portal with 24/7 instant access to a complete library of training videos and image library – all at your fingertips.  Economically priced, this is a product that is worth the investment.”

About The Prometheus Group

Located in Dover, NH, The Prometheus Group® specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of sEMG, Ultrasound, and Stimulation systems for Pelvic Health. For more information on the Pathway® Ultrasound Imaging System for Lumbo Pelvic Rehabilitation, visit www.theprogrp.com

Endorectal ultrasound is yet another diagnostic tool that can be used in assessing and managing patients with fecal incontinence.  It can detect external and internal anal sphincter defects in these patients, confirming what may be seen following an Anorectal Manometry diagnostic study.   It can assess and evaluate the structure of the sphincter muscle and surrounding tissue.

There is little to no preparation for an Endorectal Ultrasound to be performed.  The patient is placed in the left lateral decubitus position.  A condom filled with ultrasound conductive gel is placed over the ultrasound transducer, lubricated with gel, and then gently inserted into the anal canal.  The 360˚ Endorectal Ultrasound is relatively well-tolerated by most patients.

Endorectal ultrasound can then provide an image of the anal sphincter musculature and other pelvic floor structures, such as the puborectalis, along with the external and internal sphincter.  Certain defects or pelvic floor injuries can be identified.  The images can be stored with measurements and defects labeled, which can then transfer easily and become a part of the patients’  (electronic) medical records.