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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 ...
Ultrasound Therapy for Sports Injuries(Post)How therapeutic ultrasound reduces recovery timeSports and recreation activities have a positive impact on health and fitness, but always carry the risk of injury. Sports injuries range from mild to ...
Hoggan Health Industries(Post)Hoggan Scientific, LLC has been in the medical business for over 50 years. Hoggan’s product line includes products for medical and ergonomics applications. Customers of ProHealthcareProducts.com ha ...
Using Monofilaments in Sensory Assessment Examinations for Diabetes (Post)Sensory assessment examinations are performed using a 5.07 Semmes-Weinstein monofilament. Traditionally the monofilament is composed of a nylon filament fixed to a plastic h ...
Measuring Strength & Function for Job Tasks with the Baseline Back, Legs, & Chest Dynamometer(Post)Sometimes it’s necessary to measure strength in order to evaluate a person’s ability to successfully complete job tasks. When hiring for jobs that require manual labor or physical skill, it’s impo ...
The Importance of Evaluating Push-Pull Ability (Post)When we go about daily activities we don’t tend to analyze what types of movements we’re using. Pushing, pulling and lifting are all necessary movements to perform daily life skills and specific j ...
Hack Your Health: Concierge Physical Therapy and Beyond(Post)It’s no secret, our healthcare system is in crisis and changing even as I type this. With the passing of the Affordable Healthcare Act came the rise of concierge medicine. Concierge medicine, also kn ...
Dexterity Testing(Post)Dexterity testing products examine a person’s motor skills with regards to the fingers, hands, and arms. Various tests exists to measure such performance abilities as eye-hand coordination, quicknes ...
Relief Pak Hot Pack Buying Guide for Moist Heat Units(Post)Why hot packs? Hot packs are a cost-efficient way to add a heat modality to your clinic or center. Patients and clients alike enjoy the benefits of reduced pain and increased range of motion, while h ...
The Use of Ultrasound in Rehabilitation versus Fetal Monitoring(Post)Low intensity ultrasound is used for fetal monitoring during pregnancy.By understanding the primary difference between the use of ultrasound for imaging, or ultrasonography, and healing damaged tissu ...
The Importance of Hand Grip Testing in the Workforce(Post)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 st ...
Using Combination Therapy Units in Physical Therapy Treatment(Post)When treating a patient in physical therapy, time is precious. When working in a busy physical therapy clinic, space is precious. Sometimes or rather most of the time, it can feel like there is too l ...