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5 Case Studies of Injuries and Chronic Conditions of the Upper Extremities(Post)
Injuries to the upper extremities can be just as debilitating as those that happen in our larger muscle groups. From neck pain to limitations in the upper joints, it’s important for patients to se ...
Are resistance bands good for exercise?(Post)Resistance bands are excellent for use by people new to exercising or someone who is recovering from a physical injury, as these are much safer options compared to other strength training equi ...
Top 5 Commonly Used “At-Home, Self-Treatment” Therapeutic Modalities?(Post)More and more individuals are purchasing various therapeutic modalities for “At-Home, Self-Treatment” of pain, inflammation, and various musculoskeletal conditions. They are doing so to: ...
Hand Grip Strength Norms | Based on Age and Gender(Post)What is normal grip strength? Grip strength can be a useful indicator and evaluator of a patient’s overall health. All you need is a hand dynamometer and the hand grip strength norm tables below.Grip ...
The Must-Have Assistive Devices List(Post)For our senior patients who still live in their own homes; safety, mobility and maintaining their independence are of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, for most patients, declining agility and ...
How to Use Yoga as Part of Physical Therapy(Post)Yoga is making an impact on physical therapy, because of its usefulness as a component of therapeutic exercise during treatment sessions. Not only is yoga an accessible form of physical activity, w ...
Baseline Evaluation Products: Tactile, Sensory, and Strength Measurement Tools(Post)A physical evaluation is the first thing a client undergoes when they enter rehabilitative treatment. Physical evaluations not only give practitioners a chance to understand a patient’s history, but ...
Treating Common Sports Injuries With Physical Therapy(Post)Traumatic brain injuries suffered during athletic sports have become a common headline in the news. It is estimated that there are 300,000 sports-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI) which can ...
Benefits of Electrotherapy in Physical Therapy(Post)The Uses of Electrotherapy in Rehabilitation Electrotherapy machines are a popular modality used in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Electrotherapy (also known as electrical muscle stimulatio ...
How Encouraging Women to “Share” Physical Therapy Issues with their Doctors Helps Improve Recover Outcomes(Post)Women’s issues are a complex, wide-ranging specialization in physical therapy. For example, the pain and pelvic dysfunction that stems from back pain and an ever-growing baby bump can lead to back ...
How to Treat Chronic Hip Pain(Post)Hip pain, whether as a result of a chronic condition or injury, is a common ailment treated in physical therapy. From older adults to active athletes when patients come to rehabilitation with this ty ...
How to Treat the Top 10 Health Concerns in the Geriatric Community - Part 1(Post)Geriatric rehabilitation is a growing specialty that involves rehabilitation and physical therapy for the elderly, a rapidly growing population. Not only are people living longer, but advances in med ...