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5 Physical Therapy Modalities for Pain Treatment(Post)
In Physical therapy we deal a lot with pain. Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Pain is cited as the most common reason Americans access the health c ...
What to Know When Purchasing Whitehall Whirlpools, Cold Tanks, and Accessories (A Quick Guide)(Post)The process of purchasing and placing a whirlpool tub or cold tank in a facility, whether that be an athletic training room, therapy clinic, wellness spa, or hospital rehabilitation center, should be ...
The Essential Guide for Therapeutic Modalities for Your Practice: Part Two(Post)If you’re starting your own practice, you probably have a long list of equipment and devices you want to offer. In addition to the modalities you want to offer your patients, accessories and softw ...
What is CROM and How Can I Maintain My Neck ROM?(Post)When we move our head and neck, that movement is occurring at the vertebral facet (articulating processes) joints between the cervical spinal segments (C-1 to C-7) and also at the atlanto-occipi ...
Does Taping Ankles Make Them Weaker(Post)Over the years there has been an ongoing discussion or debate as to whether taping your ankles for practice or playing the game makes the muscles that cross over and help support the ankle weaker. Th ...
Why is Healthcare So Expensive In The United States?(Post)The topic of healthcare has been on the minds of a lot of Americans recently with the discussion of the rollout of Obamacare. Healthcare costs, quality, and reform have been headlining economic, pol ...
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 ...
How to Improve Recovery for Post-Surgery Shoulder Patients(Post)For patients who need to undergo surgical repair for a shoulder injury are concerned with returning to normal function in their day-to-day activities. The need to wear a sling and modifying most da ...
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 Use Whirlpool Therapy to Treat Sports Injuries(Post)For athletes and active patients alike, hydrotherapy is a natural therapy that helps rehab sports injuries. Not only is hydrotherapy like whirlpool therapy relaxing for patients, but it can be use ...
Cold & Heat Therapy Treatments for a Pulled Back Muscle(Post)Back injuries are one of the most common ailments treated in physical therapy and can be caused by various situations. The cost of treatment for patients with low back pain in the United States is $2 ...
The Ultimate Guide to Hydrotherapy(Post)What is Hydrotherapy?Hydrotherapy is the use of water in the treatment of different physical conditions, either at-home or with a rehabilitation practitioner like a physical therapist. But as with a ...