Abstract: An orthopedic device; the orthopedic device includes a cushion having a left side and a right side having different heights to level and correct a lateral pelvic tilt in a seated user. In one embodiment, the left side and the right side may each include pads for supporting respective buttocks of the seated user seated with lateral pelvic tilt. In another embodiment, the cushion may be used for supporting just one buttock of the seated user seated with lateral pelvic tilt. A method for diagnosing lateral pelvic tilt and for using the orthopedic device to correct the lateral pelvic tilt is also disclosed herein. The orthopedic device is useful for relieving, or at least substantially relieving, back pain and pressure associated with lateral pelvic tilt.

Abstract: An orthopedic device; the orthopedic device includes a cushion having a left side and a right side having different heights to level and correct a lateral pelvic tilt in a seated user. In one embodiment, the left side and the right side may each include pads for supporting respective buttocks of the seated user seated with lateral pelvic tilt. In another embodiment, the cushion may be used for supporting just one buttock of the seated user seated with lateral pelvic tilt. A method for diagnosing lateral pelvic tilt and for using the orthopedic device to correct the lateral pelvic tilt is also disclosed herein. The orthopedic device is useful for relieving, or at least substantially relieving, back pain and pressure associated with lateral pelvic tilt.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel N-phenylacetyl and related acyl derivatives of (4-amino-2,6-dimethylphenylsulphonyl)nitromethane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are inhibitors of the enzyme aldose reductase and are of value, for example, in the treatment of certain peripheral effects of diabetes and galactosemia. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing one of the derivatives and processes for the manufacture and use of the derivatives.