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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 ...
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 ...
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?(Post)Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disease that affects the muscles in a person’s wrist and hand. It results from the prolonged compression of a nerve in the wrist called the median nerve. Carpal Tunnel S ...
Thera-Band Colors Sequence Resistance Levels(Post)Theraband Resistance Band Colors Explained You’ve decided to start strength training with theraband resistance bands, but unless you’re working with a professional, you’re probably wondering what t ...
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 ...
Hand Dynamometer: How it works and Why it’s important(Post)There’s a saying that you can tell a lot about a person by the strength of their handshake. While that saying may be more aimed at a person’s character, it is nevertheless very true. Res ...
Manual Muscle Testing Grading and Procedures(Post)Manual muscle testing is used in rehabilitation and recovery to evaluate contractile units, including muscles and tendons, and their ability to generate forces. When used as part of rehabilitation, m ...
Are resistance bands good for exercise?(Post)Resistance bands are excellent for use by people new to exercising or someone who is recovering from a physical injury, as these are much safer options compared to other strength training equi ...
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 ...
The Reliability of Handheld Dynamometry Measurements(Post)Both handheld dynamometry (HHD) muscle testing and manual muscle testing (MMT) are considered acceptable methods for measuring muscle strength with the validity of both correlating well with e ...
How to Stretch and Strengthen the Calf Muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles)(Post)Posterior to the tibia bone are several muscles that collectively form the calf. As you can see in the illustration, there are six (6) muscles located posterior to the tibia. The three muscles identi ...
Studies show that People Who Participate in Physical Exercise Experience Increased Cardiovascular Fitness(Post)Introduction: Physical exercise plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. One of the key benefits of regular physical activity is the improvement in cardiovascular fitness.