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Von Frey Hair Aesthesiometer(Post)
The Von Frey style aesthesiometer is a device that measures the feeling thresholds (tactile sensitivity) of human skin using hairs (or monofilaments) of varying diameter. The device is na ...
Everything you need to know about Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training(Post)The pioneer of BFR training is Dr. Yoshiaki Sato of Japan, who at a young age observed that his calves, after kneeling for an extended period of time, were painful and had the characteristic “muscle ...
Therapeutic Putty to Heal and Strengthen the Human Hand(Post)NOTE: See a comprehensive Buyer’s Guide at the end of the article! Rehabilitative Exercise Using Therapeutic Putty to Heal and Strengthen the Amazing Human Hand The human hand is an amazin ...
Understanding the Use of Portable Ultrasound Therapy Devices(Post)What is Ultrasound?Ultrasound is a form of acoustic, or sound, energy and the name used to describe mechanical pressure sound waves that are acting at such a high frequency that they cannot be dete ...
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 ...
Effective Treatments for Frozen Shoulder(Post)Frozen shoulder sounds like an urban myth but it is a very real and treatable condition in physical therapy. The onset of frozen shoulder in patients can be spontaneous and unknown in origin; howeve ...
What is Kinesio tape and Why do Physical Therapists Use it?(Post)So! Let’s talk Kinesio tape. I’m a recent convert as is our clinic. As a result, most patients that come in leave with some sort of taping. Mummy jokes aside, Kinesio tape is a rockstar physic ...
Understanding Your Body Mass Index(Post)Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used indicator for health and fitness. A person’s Body Mass Index is calculated by dividing a person’s weight (measured in kilograms) by their height (measured in m ...
TENS Unit Electrode Placement Guide(Post)Pain relieving modalities are the most commonly used in physical therapy. When a patient experiences pain they have difficulty participating in their rehabilitation regimen. One of the main goa ...
User Manual for the Mettler Sonicator 940 Plus Four Channel Combination Machine(Post)One of our most popular brands for therapeutic ultrasound machines is the Mettler Sonicator series and specifically the 940 Plus combination therapy machines. Mettler Electronics is well known f ...
Arthritis Statistics(Page)Arthritis Statistics Arthritis: The root word “arthro” means joint, and the suffix “itis” means inflammation. Combined it literally means joint inflammation but can a ...
Musculoskeletal Disorders Statistics(Page)Musculoskeletal Disorders Statistics Musculoskeletal Disorders: a group of diverse conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues, resulting in pain and loss of function. These ...