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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
The Benefits of the Mettler Sonicator 740x Ultrasound(Post)Since the 1940’s, ultrasound therapy has one of the most popular modalities used in physical therapy and with goodreason. With multiple benefits including: improved tissue relaxation and local bloo
Therapeutic Ultrasound and Applications for Animals(Post)Animals experience pain and injuries just like humans do. So, it makes sense that care and rehabilitation of animals is very similar to treatment received by humans. For example, many therapeutic mod
Comparing the DNA Jazz Band Multi-Mode Intelligent Light Therapy to Traditional Light Therapy(Post)Traditional Light Therapy Traditional light therapy, or red light therapy (also called laser therapy), is a treatment that touts to help skin, muscle, and other connective tissues heal by exposin
JTech Commander Echo Console and Compatible Modules(Post)The Benefits of a Modular SystemDiagnostic tests are important throughout the entire rehabilitative process. We’ve talked about manual muscle testing and its important role in rehabilitation before. I
World Physical Therapy Day(Post)How physical therapy helps patients “add life to years”...September 8th was World Physical Therapy Day and this year’s theme was “Add Life to Years” which speaks to the positive impact physical therap
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
How to Use Cold Therapy across Diverse Patient Populations(Post)When faced with a choice of heat or ice, most patients, when they are at home, will choose heat. It feels better, more soothing, than say the sometimes shock of an ice pack. However, in most cases,
Complete Guide for the Whitehall Sports 85 Gallon Mobile Whirlpool (S-85-M) (Post)The Sports 85 Gallon Mobile Whirlpool is designed for the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries by providing therapeutic and recovery therapy to the extremities, hips, back,
Chattanooga Ultrasound Therapy Machines(Post)Most physical therapy practices offer ultrasound therapy because it has a proven track record for helping improve patient outcomes for a multitude of chronic conditions and injuries. We’ve explored
The Importance of Evaluating Push-Pull Ability (Post)When we go about daily activities we don’t tend to analyze what types of movements we’re using. Pushing, pulling and lifting are all necessary movements to perform daily life skills and specific jo
Are Physical Anatomical Models Effective in Teaching Anatomy?(Post)Teaching with Anatomical Models The ability to see, touch, hold, and carefully examine something is an important aspect of spatial learning. The human body with its complexities and three-dimen