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    Using a Handgrip Dynamometer to Teach Kinesiological Principles(Post)

    Kinesiology, or the study of human movement, is a foundational pillar for learning and practice in the fields of movement therapies such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Chiropractic.

    ​Physical Therapy Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis(Post)

    Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, usually progressive, disease that primarily affects young adults. More than 350,000 people in the United States and 2.5 million worldwide have been diagnosed w

    Pediatric Physical Therapy(Post)

    Physical therapy is essentially the treatment of injury, disease, or other health conditions that make it difficult for individuals to move, walk, or perform everyday tasks. The purpose of many of the

    Why Body Fat Analysis is Important(Post)

    Working in the fitness industry, at some point, most of my clients ask me how they can lose weight. Most of them have some number they’d like to lose or reach on the scale. The problem with this

    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 amazing

    ​Pain Management Options for Chronic Pain(Post)

    We recently had a patient come to the office for pain management who was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia over three years ago. She came in because she was in the beginning of a pain flare-up and had ju

    What are the Top 5 Therapy Tubs for Universities, Colleges, and High Schools(Post)

    The Athletic Training Room is the hub of activity for collegiate and high school athletes for almost all sports. Whether separate facilities for mens/boys and womens/girls athletes, or shared fa

    Why the Combination of Both Ultrasound and TENS Therapy?(Post)

    When someone experiences an injury or irritation to their musculoskeletal system (muscles, joints, bones, or connective tissues) the body responds with pain and inflammation. This is a natural and pro

    Heart Rate Monitors for Athletes(Post)

    I remember when I started working out at the gym 20 years ago (yikes), I started on the elliptical which had a heart rate monitor function that I used sporadically. My goal was fat-burning so I ai

    How To Treat Upper Extremity Injuries Effectively(Post)

    Hand and upper extremity care is a subspecialty in physical therapy and refers specifically to treating areas of the hands, wrists, elbows, fingers and arms. Patients can experience pain and loss o

    DNA Jazz Band Provides Relief from Shoulder Injuries(Post)

    The shoulder complex, comprised of the scapula, clavicle, manubrium, and humerus bones and the sternoclavicular (SC), acromioclavicular (AC), and shoulder joints, is at significant risk for inju

    Starting a Clinic(Page)

    Starting a Clinic - PT, OT, chiropractic, employer healthcare clinic, etc.    Starting Your Own Clinic and/or Retailing Products Through Your Practice While in school to become a...