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Digital Hand Dynamometers Used for Muscle Strength Testing(Post)
One of the most common tools for testing hand-muscle strength is the hand-held (or hand-grip) dynamometer.Digital Hand Dynamometers can be both digital and mechanical. The growing trend is toward di ...
The Versatility and Effectiveness of the BOB – The Incredible Calf Master (Post)For nearly two decades the BOB Incredible Calf Master exercise device has been used in physical and occupational therapy clinics, athletic training rooms, by professional athletes looking to enhance ...
Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy: Tools, Techniques & More(Post)At the clinic we are sometimes asked about occupational therapy vs. physical therapy, as if they are two completely different sides in rehabilitation. When in reality, Occupational Therapy and Physic ...
Diabetic Neuropathy Monofilament Foot Screen(Post)Procedure for Conducting a Foot Monofilament Test to Detect Peripheral NeuropathyPreparation for the TestWash hands prior to administering the test.Instruct the patient to remove their shoes and sock ...
Beneficial and Therapeutic Effects of Whirlpool/Hydrotherapy(Post)What is the Scientific Evidence for the Beneficial and Therapeutic Effects of Whirlpool/HydrotherapyFrom a broad spectrum, hydrotherapy is the use of water in any of its forms (hot, cold, ice, stea ...
Saunders Lumbar Traction Device | Portable Lower Back Stretching Tool(Post)One of our favorite products here on ProHealthcareProducts.com is the Lumbar Traction Device brought to you by Saunders. The Lumbar Home Traction device is designed to comfortably allow stret ...
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 ...
Three Weight Loss Myths(Post)Today’s culture has created an environment where everything is expected to be easy and instant. The pursuit of immediate gratification has so permeated our society that patience, hard-work, and endu ...
Handheld Dynamometers in Clinical Practice(Post)In clinical practice, we need reliable measures of muscle strength to determine mobility and self-care ability within certain patient populations. For example, when you’re treating someone with ...
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 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 ...
Arthritis Statistics(Page)Arthritis Statistics Arthritis: The root word “arthro” means joint, and the suffix “itis” means inflammation. Combined it literally means joint inflammation but can a ...