GLOBAL LEADER IN TENS PAIN MANAGEMENT INTRODUCES NEW PAIN RELIEF PRO™ Omron’s Electrotherapy Empowers the User with More Pain Relieving Choices LAKE FOREST, Ill. (JANUARY 28, 2014) – Omron Healthcare, Inc., a global leader in TENS pain relief for more than 20 years, announced today its new Pain Relief ProTM electroTHERAPY unit (PM3031). Users can find relief from stiff, achy and sore muscle and joint pain in about 15 minutes*. Its versatility delivers more settings and more power for more relief with 10 power levels and eight pre-set modes. Electrotherapy TENS units are a prescription-free pain relief option recommended by professionals and favored by a growing number of acute and chronic pain sufferers. TENS, which stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, uses gentle pulses to stimulate nearby nerves and is thought to scramble pain messages to the brain, stimulate the production of endorphins (the body’s natural pain reliever) and improve blood circulation. This drug-free pain relief tool, which can be purchased over the counter, is safe and effective to help users manage pain. The new Pain Relief Pro is being introduced during the height of cold winter weather for many parts of the United States, when people are feeling pain from activities like shoveling snow, carrying wood for fires or simply resolving to get back into the gym. Muscle and joint pains are frequent problems for many people throughout the year, but during colder months, pain prone areas become more inflamed due to temperature, wind, humidity, precipitation and barometric pressure changes. “We developed the new Pain Relief Pro with our customers in mind. They wanted more options for every...
Omron Healthcare Named APTA Strategic Business Partner Omron Healthcare Inc, a manufacturer of personal wellness products, has been named a Strategic Business Partner of APTA. Omron is most widely known for its transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy devices. In an APTA press release, APTA President Paul A. Rockar Jr, PT, DPT, MS, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Omron Healthcare to APTA’s Strategic Business Partners family.” Ranndy Kellogg, chief operating officer at Omron Healthcare Inc, said, “The American Physical Therapy Association is a leading professional organization working to improve quality of life for all people, and we are thrilled to work with them.” He added that “It’s a natural partnership for us as we share the same passion to help Americans who are in pain.” The APTA Strategic Business Partner program seeks to enhance business relationships and develop meaningful partnerships with for-profit companies by offering services and marketing opportunities that provide mutual benefits to partners and APTA. For further information on the APTA Strategic Business Partner program, visit the Strategic Business Partners webpage. ### About Omron Healthcare, Inc. Omron Healthcare, Inc., is a leading manufacturer and distributor of personal wellness products. Omron’s market-leading products include home blood pressure monitors, fitness solutions, such as pedometers and heart rate monitors, and electrotherapy devices. In our connected and digital world, consumers want to accurately monitor and track certain aspects of their day-to-day health on- and offline. Omron products provide accurate health information that support positive lifestyle changes and can be shared with friends, family and health professionals. For more information, visit www.omronhealthcare.com. Media Contact: Johnna Purcell Omron Healthcare 847-247-5637...
SCHAUMBURG, IL (November 26, 2013)—OMRON Foundation, Inc. made a donation to the Midwest Food Bank in the amount of $25,000 to assist the residents of central Illinois and Indiana affected by the devastating tornados. “We wish to express our deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones and offer our help to those who have been profoundly affected by the storms.” expressed Nigel Blakeway, Omron Foundation President and CEO of Omron Management Center of America, Inc. As relief efforts shift to long-term assistance, Omron Foundation wishes to assist the thousands of people whose homes were destroyed and are in need of help this winter season. In addition to this donation, U.S. Omron employees are encouraged to support local relief efforts by making individual donations, which are matched by Omron Foundation within program guidelines. About OMRON Foundation, Inc. Founded in 1989, OMRON Foundation, Inc. (OFI) coordinates the charitable efforts of all OMRON offices in the US and Canada to achieve the greatest positive social impact. The Foundation is funded by OMRON’s subsidiaries in North America, which contribute a portion of sales revenue to the Foundation. The Foundation divides its charitable resources among organizations benefiting education, people with disabilities, cultural programs, health, and other social concerns including disaster relief. For further information, contact: Kevin Bulatek, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, at Omron Foundation, Inc., 55 Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173 U.S.A. Tel.: 1-224-520-7650 Fax: 1-224-520-7680. About OMRON Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a global leader in electronics manufacturing. Established in 1933 and headed by President & CEO Yoshihito Yamada, OMRON has nearly 36,000 employees around the world working to provide products and services to customers in a variety...
SCHAUMBURG, IL (November 15, 2013)—OMRON Foundation, Inc. made a donation to the World Food Program USA in the amount of $25,000 to assist the victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan. “We are deeply saddened by the devastating impact that Typhoon Haiyan has had on the Philippine people,” said Nigel Blakeway, Omron Foundation President and the CEO of Omron Management Center of America, Inc. “Omron Foundation wishes to support the efforts of the World Food Program USA to help provide immediate assistance and basic necessities to the families impacted by the storm.” In addition to this donation, U.S. Omron employees are encouraged to support local relief efforts by making individual donations, which are matched by Omron Foundation within program guidelines. About OMRON Foundation, Inc. Founded in 1989, OMRON Foundation, Inc. (OFI) coordinates the charitable efforts of all OMRON offices in the US and Canada to achieve the greatest positive social impact. The Foundation is funded by OMRON’s subsidiaries in North America, which contribute a portion of sales revenue to the Foundation. The Foundation divides its charitable resources among organizations benefiting education, people with disabilities, cultural programs, health, and other social concerns including disaster relief. For further information, contact: Kevin Bulatek, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, at Omron Foundation, Inc., 55 Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173 U.S.A. Tel.: 1-224-520-7650 Fax: 1-224-520-7680. About OMRON Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a global leader in electronics manufacturing. Established in 1933 and headed by President & CEO Yoshihito Yamada, OMRON has nearly 36,000 employees around the world working to provide products and services to customers in a variety of fields, including industrial automation, safety products,...
NATIONAL PAIN MONTH BRINGS AWARENESS TO MORE THAN 100 MILLION AMERICANS WHO SUFFER FROM PAIN Costs are Staggering, but Easy Prevention and Treatment Options are Available LAKE FOREST, Ill. (September 19, 2013) –It affects more Americans than diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined. It can result in extremely long and costly hospital stays and a decreased ability in daily functioning. And it impacts more than 100 million people in the United States every year. Acute and chronic pain is a sad fact of life for almost one-third of the population. With September designated as National Pain Awareness Month, it is important to examine the costs, causes and possible ways to prevent acute and chronic pain. A June 2011 report on pain by the federal Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (I.O.M.) revealed that the cost of chronic pain – both in treatment and lost productivity – may be as high as $635 billion per year. The human cost of pain is just as staggering: A recent survey by Repass Partners showed that 80 percent of people have pain several days or more a week, while 85 percent have more than two areas that are causing them pain (with back pain always cited). Only 27 percent sought professional help. (1) According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 1 in 4 Americans has suffered from pain that lasts longer than 24 hours. (2) ClinicalResearch.com reported that 1 in 3 adults have trouble living independently due to pain. (3) Age-related arthritis and low back problems are big culprits, accounting for up to 60 percent of chronic...
OMRON’S LATEST ACTIVITY MONITOR IS A WEIGHT LOSS MOTIVATOR Exercise Expert Bob Greene Says the Unique Tool Helps Burn Calories & Achieve Goals LAKE FOREST, Ill. September 12, 2013 – September signals a renewed sense of routine in many households, so it’s an ideal time to take stock of your fitness regimen. Whether working to maintain muscle tone or lose weight, a little extra motivation can go a long way. Small enough to fit in your pocket, the Omron Activity Monitor with Weight Loss Tracker (HJA-312) is your “take-everywhere” fitness tool. Unique among activity monitors, this device translates your weight loss wishes into real time activity goals. Whether walking, running or simply doing housework, you will know precisely how many calories you need to burn to reach your weekly milestones. Results and progress over time can be tracked by with easy, automatic data upload to your personal dashboard at OmronFitness.com. “Setting goals, using the right tools and tracking progress are essential when establishing a fitness routine, and even more so when you’re trying to lose weight,” said Bob Greene, “20 Years Younger” author and Oprah’s personal trainer. “Staying motivated is critical to success, which is why I love the Omron activity monitor with weight loss tracker – that’s something no other brand offers.” To help your workout routine fall into place, Greene offers his advice for practicing healthy habits and setting fitness goals: Measure What Matters: Some people have a primary goal of losing weight, while others want to increase activity, tone muscle or improve heart health. If your goal is to lose weight in order to fit...
Your Steps Earn You Rewards Omron Fitness is excited to partner with Earndit to give you high value rewards for being active. To take advantage of this, be sure you have an account with Omron Fitness and then link that account to Earndit. When you sign up on OmronFitness.com and connect a pedometer or compatible product, you get full access to a comprehensive dashboard view of your activity. Your step data will then be automatically sent to your Earndit account to reward you for each step counted. Omron Fitness allows you to chart your activity, connect with friends and monitor fitness trends for the week, month or year, while also linking you to Earndit so you can be rewarded for every step you take. Tracking steps with your Omron pedometer qualifies you to earn points on Earndit that can be redeemed for prizes from quality brands. Points can only be earned by activities done using an actual tracking service linked to Earndit. Get started today at Omron Fitness and Earndit and you can start earning points towards a $20 reward towards Omron products. Media Contact: Johnna Purcell Omron Healthcare 847-247-5637...
Omron electroTHERAPY Solution Enables Pain-Free Gardening, Chance to Win Garden Makeover LAKE FOREST, Ill. – April 22, 2013 – With April’s National Garden Month underway, your planting plans may be ready, but your body is likely unprepared for the bending, kneeling, and lifting that go along with it. Savvy gardeners have a secret weapon – Omron’s electroTHERAPY Pain Relief unit, which keeps your green thumb from tiring by eliminating gardening aches and pains with proven physical therapy technology. Omron’s over-the-counter electroTHERAPY Pain Relief unit can relieve lower back pain, as well as muscle and joint pain that are all too familiar for gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Lower back pain is the number one reported pain symptom in the country. This 100 percent drug-free, non-prescription therapy is a smart option for tending to aches and pains inflamed by gardening. “As an avid gardener with two knee replacements, I’m always in search of alternative tactics to combat joint pain,” said Melinda Myers, a professional horticulturist with an eye for innovative solutions. “Electrotherapy treatment lets me garden without needing to stop due to the joint pain that often comes with kneeling, reaching, and lifting.” SMART GARDENING Myers doesn’t rely solely on electrotherapy to keep her gardening pain free. To reduce lower back and joint pain, she suggests following these simple pain-free gardening tips: Vertical Gardening – Garden up! Grow plants on a blank wall, fence, or post. Height makes gardening easier and creates visual interest. Choose Your Tools Wisely – Look for ergonomic grips, long-handled tools, and ratcheted tools to keep your posture upright, give you more power and make...
Together with OmronFitness.com, the latest Omron device is an innovative way to keep track of fitness goals LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Jan. 7, 2012 – One simple, smart device is giving people the power they need to reach their fitness goals. Omron’s newest fitness solution, the Activity Monitor (HJA-312), reveals total calories burned throughout the day by tracking all types of activities – from walking to doing household chores. Introduced today at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the device can be connected at OmronFitness.com via a NFC Communication Tray (sold separately) to track and transfer data, reflecting Omron’s goal to give users a clear picture of their activity over time and to help them stay accountable by sharing progress and achievements with friends, family and healthcare professionals. “Omron has always been focused on finding innovative solutions to help all kinds of people reach their fitness and lifestyle goals, whatever those may be,” said Ranndy Kellogg, vice president, marketing and product development at Omron. “Our new Activity Monitor is an intuitive product that shows people their everyday progress and motivates them to work out more. Together with its syncing capabilities at OmronFitness.com consumers can get a bigger picture of their total fitness over time.” Track Your Day For people at any fitness level, the Omron Activity Monitor features: Weekly Tracker– A weekly calories-burned goal tracker shows how much activity time is required to reach weight loss goals Five Activity Modes– Tracks aerobic time, steps, distance, calories burned and pace Workout Mode– This mode separately tracks activity during a workout OmronFitness.com Compatibility – Through an NFC Communication Tray, users can...
The global standard for home blood pressure measurement was developed out of the desire for a vibrant and healthy life. Download the complete report or select from the following sections (all files, PDF): Ohasama Study History Ohasama Study Findings and Statistics Key Opinion Leaders Reflect on the Ohasama Study Ohasama Study Leads to HOMED-BP Research Interview with Principal Investigator, Professor Yutaka Imai Study Participant Profiles History of Omron Home Blood Pressure Monitors Omron Home Blood Pressure Monitor Global Presence Media Contact: Johnna Purcell Omron Healthcare 847-247-5637...
