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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
What Muscle Groups are Most Likely to Become Tight? And How to Effectively Stretch them!(Post)In years gone by it was mostly acknowledged that middle aged and older folks were the ones who were primarily going to experience muscle tightness and a loss of joint range of motion (flexibilit ...
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 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 ...
Improving Recovery Outcomes After Knee Joint Replacement Surgery(Post)Severely damaged knees, either from conditions like arthritis or athletic injury, can make it difficult for people to perform daily tasks including: walking, climbing stairs and running without pain.
TOGU Balance Products for Fitness(Post)When people think of fitness, they usually list cardiovascular efficiency, strength and flexibility as the top three important skills. However, balance should definitely be added to the list. For mos ...
Picking the Right Strength Evaluation Tool for Rehabilitation(Post)We’ve written about the importance of strength and manual muscle testing in rehabilitation before. It bears repeating that muscle testing provides valuable information in the rehabilitation process i ...
How Might Dynamometer Testing Affect Future Olympic Sculling Crews?(Post)There are a number of ways for coaches of sculling teams (an Olympic sport where competitors row on both sides of the boat) to determine who makes a team. Factors like height, weight, and arm-span ...
A Complete Buyer’s Guide to Skillbuilders Adaptive Swing Seats(Post)Skillbuilders is an industry leading manufacturer of adaptive equipment and therapy products that provide special needs children and adults with developmental tools for enhanced environmental an ...
Introduction to TOGU - Balance, Coordination, and Strength Development Products(Post)Balance tools and training equipment look like a lot of fun, from cut-in-half giant stability balls to small circular “pillow disks”. However, these tools are carefully designed and crafted to help p ...