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Laser Light Therapy in Physical Therapy(Post)
A friend of mine recently told me her dermatologist was using Laser Light Therapy to successfully treat her eczema. I wasn’t surprised. With its time-efficiency and broad range of applications, L ...
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 ...
New Results for Physical Therapy and Urinary Incontinence(Post)We’ve talked before about the benefits of treating pelvic floor issues with physical therapy. I want to revisit this because an exciting new study performed at the British Columbia Women's Hospi ...
How to Treat Forward Head Posture and Associated Side Effects(Post)We see poor posture all the time, especially in physical therapy. Gravity, staring at our computer screens, and driving are just a few of the things pulling our heads into a forward posture. Forwar ...
How Technology Benefits a Physical Therapy Practice(Post)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 fun ...
The Benefits of the InTENSity CX4 Combination Unit(Post)Modalities in physical therapy can be very useful in increasing the efficiency when treating patients. Two of the most popular modalities in our physical therapy office are Ultrasound and Transcut ...
How Physical Therapy Increases Function Post ACL Reconstruction(Post)In physical therapy one of the most important goals is to return a patient to normal function in their day-to-day activities. In a lot of cases, physical therapy is an essential tool for patients fa ...
Using Neuromuscular Stimulation in Physical Therapy(Post)One of the coolest parts of working in physical therapy is watching patients regain functional mobility.Gaining function for patients with neurological injuries can be one of the most rewardi ...
How Do I Properly Clean and Care for My Whitehall Hydrotherapy Whirlpools and Turbines?(Post)Hydrotherapy is a popular form of rehabilitative therapy that involves the use of whirlpool turbine agitated waterto treat various conditions such as arthritic pain, skin l ...
ProHealthcareProducts.com Adds JTech Commander Echo Series To Product Offering(Post)ProHealthcareProducts.com, an online retailer of durable medical equipment and healthcare supplies, recently added the JTech Commander Echo line of evaluation products to its online catalog.
What are Monofilaments Used For?(Post)Diabetes is an epidemic. A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the number of Americans with diabetes continues to rise, with over 12% of the adult po ...
Ultrasound Technology now Being Used for Fat Reduction(Post)In the age of using diet pills and cosmetic surgery as shortcuts for enhancing body shape and attempting to improve self-image, it comes as little surprise that ultrasound technology is now being use ...