New for the New Year: the FreeStep LT3 Recumbent Cross Trainer from Teeter
Released just in time for the New Year is the FreeStep LT3 Recumbent Cross Trainer, designed to...
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Home Tools for Telehealth
Claire Haeuptle, DPT, explains how to replicate in-person, in-clinic treatment over video with a wide spectrum of equipment as telehealth becomes a more realistic treatment option, in this feature for the August/September 2021 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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Upright Technologies and Luna Partner for Musculoskeletal Health
Upright Technologies' products and services are now available to physical therapists who use Luna, delivering complete musculoskeletal care to patients, Upright announces in a media release.
Call to Action: Return to Safe Exercise During Pandemic
There are multiple guidelines in the era of COVID-19 that focus on elite athletes. This is one for the ‘everyman.’
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Pandemic Plump
The typical cycle of childhood weight gain during summer vacation has been undone by the COVID-19 pandemic’s stay-at-home policies.
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The Case for Dynamic Stretching
It comes down to increasing muscle strength throughout a full range of motion with benefits that extend far beyond improved joint stability. Check out these examples.
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Physical Therapy at Home Made Easy with This Guide
Faculty and students from University of Manitoba have created a guide to help people find online resources to assist with their physical therapy needs at home.
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BridgeHealth Partners With WebPT to Deliver Telehealth Prehab and Rehab Solution
Through the WebPT Networks program, Denver-based BridgeHealth will provide members access to flexible physical therapy solutions – Flex-PT – at no additional cost to its plan sponsors and their members through December 31, 2020.
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Excy Unveils New Bed Bicycle and No-Slip Adaptive Foot Pedal for Bedridden Riders
Excy, Seattle, announces the XCS Bed Bike and the Hang in There (HIT) Adaptive Bike Pedal, which offers a way for users to pedal in a supine fashion to help combat the detrimental effects of being in bed without physical activity.
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This Can Improve Mobility for Spinal Stenosis Patients
Mary Conway, PT MOMT, investigates how a seated elliptical device can help make it easier for spinal stenosis patients to integrate regular exercise into their daily activities.
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SWORD Health Launches PT-Enabled Pulmonary Rehab for COVID-19 Recovery from Home
SWORD Health launches a remote pulmonary rehabilitation program to meet the urgent need for and significant shortage of rehabilitation programs for COVID-19 patients. The program pairs physical therapists with medical-grade and wearable technology so patients can make a full recovery from the comfort and safety of their homes.
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Omada Health Acquires Physera, a Provider of Virtual Physical Therapy
Omada Health adds virtual musculoskeletal care to its suite of digital services with its acquisition of digital health startup Physera.
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Telehealth with Motus Home Robots Overcome COVID-19 Limitations and PT/OT Furloughs
Medicare coverage for telehealth with Motus devices is now allowing patients to regain access to healthcare, Motus Nova reports.
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Home Office ≠ Torture Chamber
Many therapists are still stuck working at home where bad habits and terrible furniture abound. Good ergonomics can protect against some of these work-at-home pitfalls. Check out these expert tips to keep your workspace from becoming a torture chamber.
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Sitting is Considered the ‘New Smoking.’ Here’s How a Standing Desk Could Help
A standing desk may help improve back and joint pain, help keep you moving to lower your risk of weight gain and obesity, and help keep your hips from becoming tight, a pain management specialist notes in Forbes.
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5 Ways Working from Home Can Affect Your Body – and How You Can Overcome Them
Working from home can throw your body out of whack. But keep these points in mind to help you soften the blow, per Yahoo Life.
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Back Pain Relief For the Work-at-Home Era
A spinal stabilization exercise program for managing lower back pain for people who perform a sedentary job provides relief that lasts three times longer than usual treatment, News-Medical.net reports.
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You Can Take Care of Yourself in Coronavirus Quarantine, Starting Right Now
Dani Johnson, a physical therapist at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, encourages people who are staying home to get creative when it comes to exercise.
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