MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- MedX Health Corp., leaders in the development, manufacturing and distribution of innovative phototherapy devices, is pleased to announce a partnership with Extendicare Health Services, Inc.'s nursing facilities in Ohio to enhance rehabilitation treatment and quality of care for patients.
MedX Health Corp. will provide Extendicare’s skilled nursing facilities with a safe, drug-free, non-invasive light based technology known as phototherapy. The MedX phototherapy devices enhance patient outcomes by increasing blood flow to needed areas, accelerating tissue healing, reducing pain and decreasing swelling and inflammation. By incorporating phototherapy into Extendicare’s skilled nursing facilities, patients will experience improved treatment results for a number of conditions such as: arthritis, muscle tension and spasms, acute and chronic pain, post operative and other types of wounds. The MedX devices provide unique advantages to other forms of phototherapy for the varying needs of patients ranging from outpatients to nursing home residents.
“We are excited that our facilities in the state of Ohio will be the first to offer MedX phototherapy to our patients. This partnership with MedX Health will give Extendicare skilled nursing facilities effective healing alternatives that will improve the lives of our residents.” commented Phil Small, COO of Extendicare Health Services, Inc.
MedX, the phototherapy experts, are leaders in the development, manufacturing and distribution of innovative phototherapy devices. MedX products offer effective treatment through a powerful and proven modality - giving patients a rapid, drug free, non-invasive healing solution. MedX products are used by practitioners in clinics, academic facilities and hospitals as well as by professional athletes to improve quality of life through accelerating healing and reducing pain. MedX brand products are FDA cleared and are produced in an ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturing and testing facility. For a complete profile of MedX Health Corp. and its products visit http://www.medxhealth.com/
Extendicare Health Services, Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a wholly owned subsidiary of Extendicare Inc. Through its subsidiaries, Extendicare Inc. currently operates 266 long-term care facilities across North America, with capacity for over 27,700 residents. As well, through its operations in the United States, Extendicare offers medical specialty services such as sub-acute care and rehabilitative therapy services, while home health care services are provided in Canada. The Company employs 34,900 people in the United States and Canada.
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CONTACT: Johnna V. Allen, Marketing Director, MedX Health Corp.,(905) 826-0766 x. 232, allen@medxhealth.com; Christopher Barnes, Manager,Investor Relations Extendicare Inc., Phone: (905) 470-5483,Fax: (905) 470-4003, cbarnes@extendicare.com; Visit Extendicare’s Website@ http://www.extendicare.com/