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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 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 ...
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 ...
Using Neuromuscular Stimulation Therapy for Stroke Patients(Post)When I first heard of functional neuromuscular stimulation, I thought of the book, Frankenstein; a shock delivered to the body to make a patient’s muscle move. Rather than something scary an aut ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
JTech Commander Echo Console and Compatible Modules(Post)The Benefits of a Modular SystemDiagnostic tests are important throughout the entire rehabilitative process. We’ve talked about manual muscle testing and its important role in rehabilitation before.
Ultrasound Therapy Options and Applications(Post)Ultrasound is a popular treatment modality in physical therapy and with good reason. Studies have shown that ultrasound therapy can not only decrease pain but increase muscular function. When trea ...
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 ...