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Chronic pain is the most common cause of long-term disability in the United States. As a result most conditions that result in a visit to physical therapy involve a degree of inflammation and pain.

One of the most common tools for testing hand-muscle strength is the hand-held (or hand-grip) dynamometer.Digital Hand Dynamometers can be both digital and mechanical. The growing trend is toward dig

In a physical therapy clinic, time and space are at a premium. It makes sense to choose equipment that maximizes on both. The Intelect XT 4-Channel Combo E-Stim/Ultrasound System with Mobile Cart is a

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 equip

A recent medical study suggests the traditional way of testing a stroke victim’s ability to complete daily life tasks may not be completely inaccurate. Traditionally, when a stroke victim is tested fo

Athletes need to do the right kind of exercises on a regular basis to be in fabulous shape, perform well consistently, and prevent common injuries. Resistance bands are excellent for sports professio

Each day 44 Americans die of an overdose from prescription drugs. Opioids are a large part of the prescription drug epidemic that is a huge public health issue. To do their part in raising awarenes

Whenever someone asks for exercise suggestions after an injury, I always suggest swimming or something water-based. Working in water is gentler on the joints but no less effective than other exer

With rapid advances it can be hard to keep up with technology, but in a physical therapy setting, where time is of the essence both in treatment time and in the desire to help a patient return to func

In order to become a Sheriff or Police Officer, applicants undergo a hand grip strength test using a hand dynamometer and must exceed a minimum score in both dominant and non-dominant hand. Recent stu

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