Category: E-Stim

E-Stim

Medicine’s Pain Avenger

As the cost of treatment rises, pain management solutions that are efficient and effective become vital assets in the therapist’s toolbox.

E-Stim

This Switches On and Speeds Up Tendon Healing

Researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, suggest how the simple act of walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up treatment of musculoskeletal diseases.

E-Stim

MyOnyx Device Offers Muscle Group Targeting and Training

Thought Technology Ltd announces the release of its new MyOnyx device, designed to provide surface EMG biofeedback and electrostimulation.

Product Guide 2018 — Pain Management

by Deborah Overman | Apr 28, 2018 | Compression, E-Stim, Hot/Cold Packs & Wraps, Laser, Massage, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Sprains & Strains, TENS, Therapeutic Laser, Topical Analgesics, Ultrasound | 0

The Pain Management section of the Physical Therapy Products Product Guide (April/May 2018) explains the benefits and advanced features of some of the latest technologies developed to address pain symptoms.

Facility-Based Equipment Hits Its Stride

by Deborah Overman | Mar 8, 2018 | Body Weight Support Systems, E-Stim, Therapeutic Laser, Treatment Tables, Ultrasound | 0

Physical Therapy Products’ annual survey shows that budgets are being approved and growing larger, while industry workhorses continue to provide some of the best returns. A feature for the February/March 2018 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Frank Long, its editorial director.

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.

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.

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.

Pain Management Product Showcase

by Deborah Overman | Jan 24, 2017 | E-Stim, Hot/Cold Packs & Wraps, Laser, Recovery, Sprains & Strains, TENS, Therapeutic Laser, Topical Analgesics, Ultrasound | 0

Physical Therapy Products has gathered products from select manufacturers across the country for this showcase of pain management products offering the very latest in pain management performance.

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.