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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 ...
Stretching 101: At Home and in Rehabilitation(Post)Stretching is an important element of rehabilitation and for improving flexibility in everyday life. One of the goals of physical therapy is to show patients the best and safest ways to stretch t ...
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 ...
Bulk Face Masks(Page)News regarding mask regulations... In an effort to keep our customers and others updated on current regulations and conditions for mask wearing mandates, we have provided the links below.