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What Muscle Groups are Most Likely to Become Tight? And How to Effectively Stretch them!(Post)
In years gone by it was mostly acknowledged that middle aged and older folks were the ones who were primarily going to experience muscle tightness and a loss of joint range of motion (flexibilit ...
Jamar Hand Dynamometers Used in Scientific Studies(Post)Whether as part of the rehabilitation or job applicant and evaluation process, when performing grip strength testing for overall strength, the practitioner needs accurate results that can be easily r ...
Preparing Physically for Your Summer Adventures During a COVID Winter(Post)As winter sets in, especially in areas where snow and cold define your geographical location, many of us begin contemplating the adventures we will take when spring and summer arrive. Many of thos ...
Treating Summer Injuries Successfully-Part Two(Post)Welcome to part two of “Treating Summer Injuries Successfully.” Summer time means an increase in physical activities for most of our patients. From swimming to field sports like soccer, baseball, vol ...
Minnesota Dexterity Test Guide and Instructions(Post)The Importance of Dexterity TestingDexterity is a skill that most people take for granted until starting to lose function or the need presents itself that dexterity must be measured for the sake of g ...
Ankle Braces(Post)Ankle sprains and injuries are one of the most common musculoskeletal problems faced by people playing outdoor sports. Such injuries can be caused by an inversion or eversion resulting in stretching ...
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 ...
Purdue Pegboard Manipulation and Manual Dexterity Test(Post)When I first saw a pegboard test I was reminded of a game I played as a child. But what looks like a game is actually a very effective tool for measuring manual dexterity. A study published in ...
Handheld Dynamometers and Manual Muscle Testing(Post)Monitoring muscle strength is one of the ways physical therapists and other healthcare practitioners can objectively assess overall health. The best tool for accurately evaluating muscle strength are ...
Therapeutic Ultrasound & It’s Uses(Post)Therapeutic ultrasound is one of the most popular modalities in physical therapy due to its ease of use, applications for multiple issues and time efficiency. Research has shown ultrasound therapy de ...
Manual Therapy Techniques: the Uses and Distinctions(Post)“I need a massage”, or “I need my back cracked.” These are two of the most repeated phrases we hear in rehabilitation. While patients may be correct in their need for bodywork, it’s important ...
How to Treat Achilles Tendinopathy with Physical Therapy(Post)The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the body and can withstand a load stress of almost four times an individual's body weight when he is walking. When running, the load str ...