Category: E-Stim

E-Stim

Stroke Rehab: E-Stim Effect on Hand Choice

Researchers reveal the impact of somatosensory electrical wrist stimulation on influencing hand-choice decision in stroke rehab.

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Therabody Acquires Smart Muscle Stimulator PowerDot

Therabody, creator of the Theragun, announces it has acquired the Smart Muscle Stimulator, PowerDot.

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Pain Management Product Showcase

The numerous non-invasive and non-addicting pain relief options available enable therapists to offer creative treatment solutions. This product showcase, compiled by the Physical Therapy Products staff, is a feature for the June/July 2019 issue.

Powerdot Wearable Device Aims to Make e-Stim More Accessible

by Deborah Overman | Nov 13, 2017 | E-Stim | 0

Powerdot, a mobile and wearable mobile stimulation device, is designed to link to Apple or Android smartphones to help users control their physical activity on the go.

Performance Data Showcase

by Deborah Overman | Oct 24, 2017 | Cardio & Conditioning, E-Stim, Gait & Balance, Strength, Ultrasound | 0

Trackable, objective data helps therapists and patients see progress by the numbers. A feature for the October/November 2017 issue of Physical Therapy Products.

Managing Pain Through Physical Therapy

by Deborah Overman | Oct 18, 2017 | Body Weight Support Systems, E-Stim, Hot/Cold Packs & Wraps, Massage, TENS, Therapeutic Laser, Topical Analgesics, Ultrasound | 0

From fundamental to futurisic, technologies in the PT clinic help reverse the downgrade in quality of life that pain symptoms can cause. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Michele M. Knutson, PT.

Going Global for Back Pain Treatment

by Deborah Overman | Aug 29, 2017 | Braces, E-Stim, Hot/Cold Packs & Wraps, Laser, Pilates, Posture, Scoliosis, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Sports Braces, TENS, Therapeutic Laser, Topical Analgesics, Ultrasound | 0

By discarding a narrow belief of what works, therapists open up a world of possibilities and technologies for treating back pain. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Julie Watkins, PT, DPT, ATC.

FDA Clears Stimwave’s StimQ Peripheral Nerve Stimulator System

by Deborah Overman | Aug 9, 2017 | E-Stim, Pilates | 0

Stimwave LLC announces that its StimQ Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS) System has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration.

Pain Treatment Innovations

by Deborah Overman | Jun 28, 2017 | E-Stim, Hot/Cold Packs & Wraps, Massage, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Therapeutic Laser, Topical Analgesics, Ultrasound | 0

In this feature for Physical Therapy Products, manufacturers spotlight product developments and provide tips to help PTs get top results.

Recovery Ahead of the Curve

by Deborah Overman | Jun 24, 2017 | Cardio & Conditioning, Cardio & Conditioning, E-Stim, Strength, TENS, Ultrasound | 0

Sports seasons are finite, so therapists must work to get athletes back into competition with minimal delay. A review of technology and a case study demonstrate how equipment and training come together for optimum outcomes. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Andrew Hadrich, PT, DPT.

Physical Modalities in Contemporary PT Practice

by Deborah Overman | Oct 11, 2016 | E-Stim, Hot/Cold Packs & Wraps, Massage, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Sprains & Strains, Strength, TENS, Therapeutic Laser, Therapeutic Tape & Wraps, Topical Analgesics, Traction, Ultrasound | 0

Pain management technologies give thrust to a strategy that leverages pain neurophysiology and the body’s use of pain as an alarm system. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Thomas Denninger, DPT, OCS.

Why Do I Hurt After Exercise?

by Deborah Overman | Sep 10, 2016 | E-Stim, Hot/Cold Packs & Wraps, TENS, Therapeutic Laser, Topical Analgesics, Ultrasound | 0

Temporary muscle soreness can be a side effect of the choice to pursue healthful activity, but PTs can offer clients several methods of effective, affordable relief. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by William M. Siegel, PT, DPT, MBA, Cert MDT.