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The Reliability of Handheld Dynamometry Measurements(Post)
Both handheld dynamometry (HHD) muscle testing and manual muscle testing (MMT) are considered acceptable methods for measuring muscle strength with the validity of both correlating well with e ...
DNA Jazz Band Provides Relief from Shoulder Injuries(Post)The shoulder complex, comprised of the scapula, clavicle, manubrium, and humerus bones and the sternoclavicular (SC), acromioclavicular (AC), and shoulder joints, is at significant risk for inj ...
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 ...
Grip Strength Is An Indicator of Overall Upper Body Strength(Post)I recently had a customer ask whether we had any information on studies that show how grip strength is related to overall upper body strength. Her organization was interested in simplifying their cl ...
Laser Light Therapy in Physical Therapy(Post)A friend of mine recently told me her dermatologist was using Laser Light Therapy to successfully treat her eczema. I wasn’t surprised. With its time-efficiency and broad range of applications, L ...
How to Choose a Good Laser Light Therapy Machine(Post)Laser light therapy is gaining prominence in our clinic for many, diverse patient populations. In addition to being applicable for different issues, laser light therapy is time efficient, non-invas ...
Jamar Hand Dynamometers Used in Scientific Studies(Post)Whether as part of the rehabilitation or job applicant and evaluation process, when performing grip strength testing for overall strength, the practitioner needs accurate results that can be easily r ...
The BOB Calf Master: The Best Device for Strengthening and Stretching the Calf(Post)The calf muscle group is one of the main muscle groups that is considered important for focused training in the world of bodybuilding. The chest (pectorals), buttocks (gluteals), and calf, co ...
Hoggan Health Industries(Post)Hoggan Scientific, LLC has been in the medical business for over 50 years. Hoggan’s product line includes products for medical and ergonomics applications. Customers of ProHealthcareProducts.com ha ...
A Comparative Review of the Hoggan Scientific MicroFET2 and the Lafayette Hand-Held Dynamometers (Post)Muscle strength impairment can be associated with range of motion and mobility limitations and a predictor of important outcomes such as mortality, hospital stay length, and overall general heal ...
The Baseline Sensory Equipment Guide(Post)Sensory perception evaluation is a necessary component in treating many patient issues. From post-stroke patients to patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, sensory testing provides essential inform ...
Measuring Strength & Function for Job Tasks with the Baseline Back, Legs, & Chest Dynamometer(Post)Sometimes it’s necessary to measure strength in order to evaluate a person’s ability to successfully complete job tasks. When hiring for jobs that require manual labor or physical skill, it’s impo ...