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Claire Haeuptle, DPT, explains how to replicate in-person, in-clinic treatment over video with a wide spectrum of equipment in this Physical Therapy Products feature.

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Aerobic Exercise Helps Improve Post-Stroke Walking, Endurance

Stroke survivors who completed group-based aerobic exercise programs similar in design and duration to cardiac rehabilitation programs significantly improved their aerobic endurance and walking ability, according to a recent study.

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CBT May Be a Good Adjunct to PT in Return to Work

A case series explores the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with physical therapy (PT) for the treatment of fear-avoidance behaviors in patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) who were disabled or in a period of work absence.

Teeter Releases the Posture Restore Accessory for the FitSpine Inversion Table

by Deborah Overman | Jul 24, 2019 | Pilates, Posture | 0

Teeter announces the release of its new Posture Restore accessory for the Teeter FitSpine Inversion Table, designed to extend the length of the spine, drawing the shoulders back and opening the chest and hips while gently decompressing and elongating the spine during inversion to promote better posture.

Erchonia FX 635 for Chronic Low Back Pain Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

by Deborah Overman | Jul 18, 2019 | Laser, Pilates, Therapeutic Laser | 0

Erchonia Corporation announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company 510(k) clearance to market its FX 635 low-level laser for the temporary relief of chronic, nociceptive musculoskeletal pain.

Products On the Market

by Deborah Overman | Jul 12, 2019 | Cardio & Conditioning, Pilates | 0

Physical Therapy Products staff compiles a selection of top products that are on the market for its June/July 2019 issue.

Bring Heated Foam Roller with You In New Thermal Bag

by Deborah Overman | Jun 26, 2019 | Pilates, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Soft Tissue Mobilization | 0

Moji introduces its new insulated Thermal Bag, designed to keep its Heated Foam Roller hot for up to 90 minutes. Simply heat the roller, put it in the bag, and take it with you to your yoga class, gym, dance studio, or anywhere you choose.

Excy XCR 300 Mobile Coach Upgrade Offers Digital Training from Physical Therapists

by Deborah Overman | Jun 26, 2019 | Pilates, Strength | 0

Excy announces an upgraded version of its free Mobile Coach platform for its XCR 300 portable upper body ergometer. Now featured are on-demand physical therapy video tutorials and training illustrations.

Precor Networked Fitness and Preva Reach 100K Milestone

by Deborah Overman | Jun 20, 2019 | Pilates | 0

Precor announces it has reached a new milestone with its networked fitness consoles. As of June 2019, Precor had surpassed 100,000 networked units in more than 7700 facilities in 98 countries, the Seattle-based company reports.

Dynatronics to Showcase Three Marquee Brands at NATA Convention

by Deborah Overman | Jun 14, 2019 | Education, Pilates, Treatment Tables | 0

Dynatronics Corporation will showcase three of its marquee brands — Dynatronics, PROTEAM by Hausmann, and Bird & Cronin — at the 2019 National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) convention, scheduled to take place June 24 to June 27 in Las Vegas.

Innovation Lab Launches Project DART at St Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness

by Deborah Overman | Jun 14, 2019 | Pilates, Strength | 0

The Innovation Lab announces a limited market release of five Dynamic Ankle Resistance Trainers (DARTs) to the St Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness, marking the start of Project DART, a 3-month evaluation of the new medical product.

SyncThink Eye-Tracking Technology Receives Its 14th Patent

by Deborah Overman | Jun 13, 2019 | Concussion, Pilates, Sports Medicine | 0

SyncThink announces that it has been granted US Patent 15/967,440 for its EYE-SYNC brain health assessment tool.

Biodex Adds New Features to Its Balance System SD and BioSway Devices

by Deborah Overman | Jun 13, 2019 | Pilates, Software | 0

Biodex Medical Systems Inc announces enhancements to its balance testing and training devices, the Balance System SD and portable BioSway, to provide more accurate testing and more engaging training to patients and athletes.

RAPID Imaging Platform Aims to Speed Up Stroke Diagnosis and Treatment

by Deborah Overman | Jun 12, 2019 | Pilates, Strokes | 0

New Jersey-based Atlantic Health System Neuroscience has recently introduced a system-wide rollout of RAPID, brain-imaging software designed to help reduce the amount of time between stroke diagnosis and treatment.

Harvard-Westlake School Partners with SyncThink to Monitor Students’ Brain Health

by Deborah Overman | Jun 11, 2019 | Brain Injury, Concussion, Education, Pilates, Sports Medicine | 0

Harvard-Westlake School, a private high school in Southern California, has partnered with Palo Alto, Calif-based SyncThink to provide advanced medical care for all student-athletes. It has become reportedly the first high school to onboard eye tracking technology, SyncThink announces in a media release.