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Help Managing Neck Pain and Early Intervention with Physical Therapy(Post)
Neck pain is a common complaint in physical therapy, being the number three cause of chronic pain in the United States. The unfortunate byproduct is that most people believe that neck pain is a nor
How to Effectively Treat Injuries and Conditions of the Lower Body(Post)Treating patients with an injury to a lower extremity needs a blend of specific modalities and strength/stabilization techniques or exercises that can look to address any pain or swelling while at
Ankle Braces(Post)Ankle sprains and injuries are one of the most common musculoskeletal problems faced by people playing outdoor sports. Such injuries can be caused by an inversion or eversion resulting in stretching o
What is Short Wave Diathermy? (Post)Ultrasound therapy machines are a popular modality that uses sound waves to reduce pain and swelling of soft-tissue injuries. This modality is used by practitioners like physical therapists and chi
Physical Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy(Post)Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that occurs when there is damage to the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is the network that helps transmit information between the central
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
Electrotherapy Indications and Contraindications(Post)Electrotherapy (also known as electrical muscle stimulation or e-stim) involves using a device to apply electrical energy to a patient’s body in order to promote healing in muscle and other body ti
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
Introduction to the Spitfire Scout 4 Wheel Mobility Scooter(Post)When I first started working in rehabilitation, my knowledge of mobility scooters was limited to the ones offered to shoppers in markets. While these scooters are great for helping people with li
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 typ
Muscle Strength Testing and Manual Muscle Grades(Post)Muscle strength is a common area evaluated when patient first come to rehabilitation. Most practitioners use manual muscle testing devices like hand held dynamometers to get results for muscle stre
Ultrasound Technology now Being Used for Fat Reduction(Post)In the age of using diet pills and cosmetic surgery as shortcuts for enhancing body shape and attempting to improve self-image, it comes as little surprise that ultrasound technology is now being used
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