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    Therapeutic Ultrasound & It’s Uses(Post)

    Therapeutic ultrasound is one of the most popular modalities in physical therapy due to its ease of use, applications for multiple issues and time efficiency. Research has shown ultrasound therapy dec

    What Muscle Groups are Most Likely to Become Tight? And How to Effectively Stretch them!(Post)

    In years gone by it was mostly acknowledged that middle aged and older folks were the ones who were primarily going to experience muscle tightness and a loss of joint range of motion (flexibility

    ​Everyday Uses for Neuromuscular Stimulation(Post)

    For many years, neuromuscular stimulation was used solely by healthcare professionals such as physical therapists for treating patient’s injuries. Athletes have now discovered the benefits of neur

    ​Treating musicians with Physical Therapy(Post)

    How physical therapy can help symptoms associated with playing musical instrumentsMusicians are a population in physical therapy that don’t get much coverage. Their injuries may not come from the some

    Using Monofilaments in Sensory Assessment Examinations for Diabetes (Post)

    Sensory assessment examinations are performed using a  5.07 Semmes-Weinstein monofilament. Traditionally the monofilament is composed of a nylon filament fixed to a plastic handle. Using the Semm

    The Best Handheld Dynamometers(Post)

    Measuring hand strength and manual muscle testing helps identify deficits after local injury as well as providing information on a patient’s overall strength and health. The best way to measure hand s

    How to Use Cold Therapy across Diverse Patient Populations(Post)

    When faced with a choice of heat or ice, most patients, when they are at home, will choose heat. It feels better, more soothing, than say the sometimes shock of an ice pack. However, in most cases,

    Ankle Braces(Post)

    Ankle sprains and injuries are one of the most common musculoskeletal problems faced by people playing outdoor sports. Such injuries can be caused by an inversion or eversion resulting in stretching o

    Electrical Stimulation and the Treatment of Phantom Pain(Post)

    Phantom pain is pain that feels like it's coming from a body part that's no longer there. Doctors once believed this post-amputation phenomenon was a psychological problem, but experts now recognize t

    ActivForce 2 vs. Hoggan microFET3(Post)

    ActivForce 2 vs. Hoggan MicroFET3 Choosing a Handheld Dynamometer and ROM Device for Clinical Practice Handheld dynamometry has replaced manual muscle testing (MMT) as the objective standard for stre

    Purdue Pegboard Manipulation and Manual Dexterity Test(Post)

    When I first saw a pegboard test I was reminded of a game I played as a child. But what looks like a game is actually a very effective tool for measuring manual dexterity. A study published in Disab

    Happy National Physical Therapy Month! (Post)

    National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is a commemoration held each October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). NPTM is designed to recognize the impact that physical therapists and