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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
How to Treat Achilles Tendinopathy with Physical Therapy(Post)The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the body and can withstand a load stress of almost four times an individual's body weight when he is walking. When running, the load stre
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
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
Some Unique Anatomical Features of our Hand that Enhance our Ability to Grip and Hold Objects (Post)We have found that people are often interested to learn of the various anatomical features unique to the hand that enhance a human’s ability to grasp and hold on to things. This ability to firmly
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
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
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, La
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
Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)(Post)Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain can be a significant problem in a selected number of patients referred to physical therapy. More than 10 million Americans complain of jaw pain. The temporomandi
How To Measure Hip Abduction with a Handheld Dynamometer(Post)Hip abduction tests are performed in order to measure how much force a patient can exert while pulling their leg out to the side. It has become more and more common to use a handheld dynamometer to
Wolff’s Law and the Phenomenon of Stress Shielding in Hip Replacement Prosthesis(Post)Osteoarthritis is a condition that leads to the breakdown of the cartilage that covers the articulating surfaces of the bones that form a joint and is considered one of the leading causes for the need
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