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Treating Common Sports Injuries With Physical Therapy(Post)
Traumatic brain injuries suffered during athletic sports have become a common headline in the news. It is estimated that there are 300,000 sports-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI) which can ...
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 ...
How To Treat Back Pain in Children using Physical Therapy(Post)Adults aren’t the only people who can get low-back pain. A new article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, details the now common occurrence for children and ...
Choosing the Right E-Stim/Ultrasound Combination Unit(Post)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 Car ...
Working With Children in Physical Therapy(Post)Pediatric physical therapy is just one of the specializations in the physical therapy industry. Physical therapy can be recommended for kids and teens or who have suffered an injury or may experience ...
How to Use a Pain Scale & Create an Effective Treatment Plan(Post)If you’re a practitioner working actively in rehabilitation you deal with patients in pain every day. Asking patients to describe their pain and level of discomfort is some of the first questions ...
The Benefits of the Acumar Complete Inclinometer Range of Motion Kit(Post)The first session with a patient in physical or occupational therapy is always the evaluation. It’s important to have a hands-on assessment of the patient, their condition and their rehabilitation ...
How To Treat Radiating Pain to Avoid Reoccurence(Post)Pain can be a common occurrence in everyday life. Aches and pains are a natural byproduct of living an active life. Radiculitis is referred pain or traveling pain that is commonly experienced ...
How to Choose a Good Laser Light Therapy Machine(Post)Laser light therapy is gaining prominence in our clinic for many, diverse patient populations. In addition to being applicable for different issues, laser light therapy is time efficient, non-invas ...
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 ...
Dickson Paraffin Therapy Tubs from Whitehall Mfg(Post)Paraffin therapy is a popular non-invasive pain-relieving treatment and has varied applications and multiple benefits. Paraffin therapy can be used to help in the treatment of: Muscu ...
Arthritis Statistics(Page)Arthritis Statistics Arthritis: The root word “arthro” means joint, and the suffix “itis” means inflammation. Combined it literally means joint inflammation but can a ...