THE ANGLETM. Guaranteed To Help Reduce Low-Back Pain

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1 Guaranteed To Help Reduce Low-Back Pain THE ANGLETM From Back Support Systems Over One Million Satisfied Customers The Angle is a state-of-the-art, US-patented product designed for those suffering from lower-back pain. Drawing from current medical knowledge and utilizing modern technology, The Angle diminishes pain while it supports the structural integrity of the spine, lessening pressure on muscles and discs, allowing passive traction using the calf as counter weight. The Angle has already helped millions of people suffering from a host of lower-back problems, including fatigue, herniated or bulging discs, muscle spasms, stiffness, strain, tension and everyday stress. This unique lumbar traction device must be experienced personally to truly appreciate the therapeutic value. To experience The Angle, contact us. Lower-back pain & stress without The Angle The Angle offers the following benefits: * Positions your legs at the correct angle to lessen lower-back pain * Supports the spine to diminish pressure on muscles and discs Complete lower-back comfort with The Angle Order No. BSS PRO 110L ( Large ) * Large fits 5' 4" & UP Approxmately BSS PRO 110S ( Small ) 5'3" & below * Reduces the discomfort of lower-back pain due to: herniated or bulging discs, Arthritis, Edema, Phlebitis, pregnancy, respiratory problems, and Sciatica * Eases aching muscles and improves circulation * Provides ultimate comfort while reclining or sleeping * Made of environmentally safe, medical-quality, polyurethane foam with a washable, hypoallergenic cotton blend cover. The Angle is a trademark of Back Support Systems 2010 All rights reserved

2 The Angle: 1. Statement of therapeutic benefit: PRINCIPLE: A. The Angle reduces pain in the thoraco-lumbar, lumbo-sacral region. Supporting the hip flexors at a 45 degree angle reduces lumbar lordosis providing neutral positioning of the vertebrae in the lumbar region. B. The weight and position of the lower extremities pulls the pelvis toward the Angle while the thoracic region rests in a stationery position. This creates gentle, passive tractioning of the intersegmental joints of the vertebrae and the soft tissues in the thoraco lumbar, lumbo-sacral region. ADVANTAGES: A. The Angle provides neutral positioning and passive tractioning of the lumbar region. Thus reducing the stress and pressure on the muscles and joints in the lumbar region. B. Can be used in a variety of positions, providing several types of traction and upper body elevations C. Rounded & contoured apex to reduce DVT (deep vein thrombosis) 2. How it works: Why "The Angle" Is So Effective The majority of us have hip flexion contractures, i.e., an ilio-psoas muscle which has become shortened due to the amount of time we sit. The gymnasts we see who have maintained the flexibility to touch their gluteus maximus with the back of their head do not, needless to say, have hip flexion contractures. The manner in which one verifies a hip flexion contracture is by using the Thomas position as taught by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Because the ilio-psoas muscle is tight it becomes like a stretched rubber band when we lay supine and because the weight of the leg is greater than that of the abdomen, the Lumbar spine is pulled into excessive lordosis and the result is discomfort. Notice that the first thing people do when they roll to their side is bend their hips and knees. This is the same position as when they are using "The Angle". Placing "The Angle" under the knees flexes the hip which brings the insertion end of the ilio-psoas muscle (one end of the rubber band) closer to its origin in the lumbo-sacral region of the spine. This results in less tension on the muscle and the lumbar spine can return to it's neutral comfortable position. Page 1

3 3. FACTS FROM THE CLINICAL STUDY: 1. 98% of patients found The Angle to be effective in reducing pain immediately 2. The Angle is 4 times more effective than the competition 3. Patients reported 50% reduction in pain level within first 5 minutes of use 4. Patients report dramatic, immediate and measurable results 4. COMPANY STATEMENT OF GUARANTEE: Guaranteedtohelpreducebackpainoryourmoneyback 10yearinhomewarrantyagainstmanufacturingdefects Page Two Bunch Palms Trail, Suite 961, Desert Hot Springs, CA O-MY-BACK " "Fax WEBSITE:

4 The Angle MRI test results from clinical study: Prior to use of the Angle, L5-S1 bulge The Angle MRI test Results from clinical study: After 5 minutes of use a significant reduction of L5-S1 bulge and reduction of Lordosis

5 FirstSetofMRIs 95 LumbarspinepriortouseoftheAnglePro 148 Lumbarspineshown5minutesintofirstuse oftheanglepro

6 Second Set of MRIs TheAngleProtestresultsfromclinicalstudy: LumbarspinepriortousewithL2bulge The Angle Pro MRI test results from clinical study: Within 5 minutes of first use Lordosis and L2 bulge reduced significantly.

7 SecondSetofMRIs 97 LumbarspinepriortouseoftheAnglePro 145 Lumbarspineafterfiveminutesofusing theanglepro

8 Insurance Billing Codes & Information C.P.T. - H.C.P.C.S. / Medicare Product Descriptions The Angle - Lumbar Traction Unit The Knee-T - Lumbar-Dorsal Positioning Unit Medicare Code E1399 Must include BSS, product name, and description: See complete instruction guide for details Current Procedural Terminology Codes for In-office Use Unlisted Modality -specify time and type if constant attendant Manual Traction Unlisted Therapeutic Procedure - specify Training in Activity of Daily Living - self-care skills and/or life-management skills; Initial 30 minutes each visit Pillow Check-out - used when rehabilitation program is explained to patient Unlisted Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Service or Procedure Passive Traction Two Bunch Palms Trail, Suite 961, Desert Hot Springs, CA O-MY-BACK " "Fax WEBSITE:

9 Back Support Systems MedicareBillingChecklist Thischecklistisdesignedtoassistproviderswithinsuringthatallnecessaryclaimandtechnical informationisavailableandincludedinmedicareandotherthirdpartyclaimsfortheangle. DetailedclaimsinformationiscontainedintheDurableMedicalEquipmentRegionalCarriers (DMERC)SupplierManuals.Foryoursupport,thecompleteDMERCmanualscanbefoundat Patient Information: Patient Name: Date of Birth: Start Date: Patient Address: City: State: Zip: Patient Telephone #: ( ) HICN#: The Angle (E1399) is used for lower back pain. Other necessary information for The Angle includes: # Physician order for the Angle. # Diagnoses related to lower back pain, ie. Arthritis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica # Documentation supporting the medical necessity in patient s medical records **Please check all boxes above that apply** Prescription: # Physician Order for the Angle Quantity: Claim Requirements: # Patient demographic and insurance information verified and complete # Valid physician prescription for Angle # Know medical necessity/treatment in patient s medical records. # For all E1399 claims, please include the following information: o Copy of manufacturer product information sheet or brochure o Manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) sheet o Narrative description of the Angle. This should be attached to the HCFA 1500 on paper claims $ The Angle is a device used for passive traction of the lower lumbar region (back). $ For electronic E1399 claims, please insert this language into the HAO field of the electronic 1500 form: The Angle is a device used for passive traction of the lower lumbar region (back). Date Completed: Signature:

10 Prescribing TheAngle forlowerbackpainorinjury (PassiveTractionDevice) Chiropractors,Orthopedists,PhysicalTherapists,OsteopathsandotherPhysicalMedicine Doctorsprescribe TheAngle forin"home,self"therapy. TheAngle isrecognizedasbeingtherapeuticinthatitprovidestraction,assistinginreliefof spinalnerveimpingementandcanprovideneuro"muscularreleaseandreliefofpressureon intervertebraldiscs.itisusedforrestful,painfreepositioning. Forprescription,thename TheAngle (PassiveTractionDevice),asmanufacturedbyBack SupportSystems: ToWhomItMayConcern: SamplePrescriptionLetter Ihaverecommendedthat purchase TheAngle (PassiveTractionDevice),for personaluseasanaidinhealingandrehabilitationtheirsofttissueinjuries. TheAngle willprovidemuchneededtherapyonamoreregularbasis,resultinginlower treatmentcosttoyou,theinsurancecarrier,forsame. Thispatienthasbeeninstructedastohowtousethistractiondeviceaspermyinstructions timesaweekforthenext months/years. TheAngle willreducetheoverallcostoftreatment.sincethepatientwillownthisdevice,the savingsarereadilyapparent.foranyfurtherinformation,pleasedonothesitatetocall. Yourstruly, Dr. Phonenumber:

11 PraisefromHealthProfessionals "TheAngle"isanAngel.Thereliefseenbythepatientsismeasurableandimmediate.Itisefficient,effectiveandsimplein design.it'seasytodirecthomehealthcareandknowthepatientscan'tusethemincorrectly.everyonewins Dr.CarolLeBlanc,ChiropractoroftheYear Ourclinichasbeenusing"TheAngle"foralittleoverayearnowwithgreatresults.Ithasbecomeakeyfactorinpainrelief forourpatientswhosufferfromavarietyofbackinjuries,sprainsandmusclestrain.thereasonwechoose"theangle" oversomeofthelessexpensivewedges,isbecauseofitsuniquecontourandit'shighqualitysupport.itallowsthepatient toreceivefirmsupporttohelpreducetheinflammationsurroundingthediscs.mypatientslove"theangle"becausethey areabletogetthesameresultsinthehomeasintheoffice."theangle"isoneofthefewproductswesellhereinour office.werecommend"theangle"toallofouracutelowbackpainpatients."dr.tedspringfield,dc. Why"TheAngle"IsSoEffective Themajorityofushavehipflexioncontractures,i.e.,anilio"psoasmusclewhichhasbecomeshortenedduetotheamount oftimewesit.thegymnastsweseewhohavemaintainedtheflexibilitytotouchtheirgluteusmaximuswiththebackof theirheaddonot,needlesstosay,havehipflexioncontractures.themannerinwhichoneverifiesahipflexioncontracture isbyusingthethomaspositionastaughtbytheamericanacademyoforthopedicsurgeons. Becausetheilio"psoasmuscleistightitbecomeslikeastretchedrubberbandwhenwelaysupineandbecausetheweight ofthelegisgreaterthanthatoftheabdomen,thelumbarspineispulledintoexcessivelordosisandtheresultis discomfort.noticethatthefirstthingpeopledowhentheyrolltotheirsideisbendtheirhipsandknees.thisisthesame positionaswhentheyareusing"theangle".placing"theangle"underthekneesflexesthehipwhichbringstheinsertion endoftheilio"psoasmuscle(oneendoftherubberband)closertoitsorigininthelumbo"sacralregionofthespine.this resultsinlesstensiononthemuscleandthelumbarspinecanreturntoit'sneutralcomfortableposition Two Bunch Palms Trail, Suite 961, Desert Hot Springs, CA O-MY-BACK " "Fax WEBSITE:

12 AFewLettersfromOurCustomers Recently,Ipurchased"TheAngle"ontherecommendationofafriendaftersufferingabackinjury.Iwanttocomplimentyou onyourproductasihavefinallyfoundrelieffrommypainduringthosetimesofrelaxationathomewhenicouldneverfind acomfortablechairorpositiontorestinforanylengthoftime.mygratitudegoesouttoyouandkeepupthegoodwork" MalaZarr Ipurchased"TheAngle"inDecember1990andwasnotonlyrelievedtoknowsomeonehadtheforesighttocreatesucha product,butiwastrulydelightedwhenitwastheperfectanswertoalmost10yearsofnightlyfrustration.ihavebeen unabletosleepflatonmybackforthelast10years.inordertoavoidintensepainimustsleepwithmythighselevatedto takepressureoffmylowerback.untilifound"theangle",itriednightlytocreate"theangle"bymountingseveralpillows together.thismoundwasatemporarysolutionbecauseasthenightworeonandimovedinmysleepthepillowsseparated andiseemedtobeinaconstantprocessofputtingthembacktogethertotrytoachievejusttherightsupportrequired.i've eventriedusinglargebackrestpillows,buttheseseemtobetoohightobeginwithandthenastimegoesontheytendto flattenoutandthenaretoolow.withyourproduct,"theangle",inolongerhaveanybotherorworry,it'sjusttheright shape,itneverlosesitsshape,butitissoftandcomfortable.inolongerhavemynightlybattleswithmultipleorshapeless pillowsandforthisiamtrulygrateful."mrs.normanl.heath Two Bunch Palms Trail, Suite 961, Desert Hot Springs, CA O-MY-BACK " "Fax WEBSITE:

13 INSURANCE COMPANIES & REIMBUREMENTS The Angle Mostinsurancecompanies,Medi"Cal,Medicaid,Medicare,Workmen scompensationandprivate companieshaveacceptedbillingandprovidedpaymentsfortheseproducts.theyacknowledge thistobereimbursable.theyalsohavebeenupdoingthisforthepast15years Two Bunch Palms Trail, Suite 961, Desert Hot Springs, CA O-MY-BACK " "Fax WEBSITE:

14 BackSupportSystems 66311TwoBunchPalmsTrail#961,DesertHotSprings,CA92240 Orderedby Name Address City Shipto(ifdifferentfrom"orderedby") Name Address State Zip State Zip City TOORDER, CALL: 1"800"OMYBACK (1"800"669"2225) We'dliketobeabletocommunicatewithyouvia inthefuture. Pleaseprovideyouraddress. address Qty. Product # Phone Fax PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWONG ITEMS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE Unit Price Total Name of Item Size Color $ $ FAX 760"329"1955 ITEMS TO BE SHIPPED TO ANOTHER ADDRESS Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Qty. Product # Name of Item Size Color SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Unit Price Total $ $ SUBTOTAL Shipping & Delivery Additional ship-to address, add $5.00 Add 8.75 % sales tax to total purchase in CA (excluding all shipping and delivery charges) TOTAL THANKYOUFORYOURORDER CHECK Account Number Signature of Cardholder Expiration Date