Pain Management Product Showcase
Detailed descriptions about some of the market’s latest products designed to help PTs manage pain appear here, in the June/July 2021 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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The Soothie° Cushion Offers Hot and Cold Therapy for Pain Relief and Comfort
Special Needs Group/Special Needs at Sea (SNG) ― a medical equipment and supply company, and a global provider of wheelchair, scooter, oxygen, and other special needs equipment rentals ― is now the exclusive distributor of the Soothie° Cushion, according to a news release.
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Battling Athletic Overuse Pain in the Knee
Looking at the big picture of pain-relief products for the knee leads to an individual solution, according to Ben Shatto, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, in this feature for the August/September 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
Structure of Protein That Senses Cold Unveiled as Possible Chronic Pain Therapy Target
A team of researchers has determined the structure of a protein in nerve cells that senses cold when it is bound to menthol. The findings could pave the way for therapies to treat chronic pain and migraine.
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Pain Unpleasantness Brain Cells Uncovered in Study
A team of scientists at Stanford University has identified a bundle of brain cells in mice responsible for the negative emotions of pain. Their study was published recently in Science.
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Modality Makeover for Pain Management
Form and function for products from cold packs and topicals to therapeutic laser have taken big steps forward in how they address pain symptoms. A feature for the January 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Frank Long, MS.
Read MoreSpirit of Invention Hits the PT Marketplace
The October/November 2018 issue of Physical Therapy Products looks at inventive approaches used to update technologies for the physical therapy clinic.
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Cryoshift Cryotherapy Opens Its First Location in Atlanta
Cryoshift Cryotherapy, a franchise whole body cryotherapy concept founded by senior Impact Cryotherapy Inc executives, has opened its first location in Atlanta.
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Infrared Heat Therapy for Pain Relief Receives FDA Clearance
Venture Heat announces that its Infrared Heat Therapy Pain Relief using Far Infrared Rays (FIR) has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Cadillac Casting Provides Impact Cryotherapy as Free Employee Benefit
Iron foundry Cadillac Casting is reportedly one of the first companies in America to provide free cryotherapy sessions as a benefit for its employees, to help them recover from the physical demands of their jobs, according to Impact Cryotherapy.
Read MoreProducts On the Market
A selection of products for clinic and home use are highlighted in the August/September 2018 issue of Physical Therapy products.
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From Therapies to Recovery: How PTs Can Evolve
Supporting the body’s healing responses with technologies and sound clinical decisions keep outcomes on an upward arc. A feature for the August/September 2018 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Gary Struble, PT, DPT, OCS.
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Avanos Medical Inc Completes Its Acquisition of CoolSystems Inc
Avanos Medical Inc, formerly Halyard Health, announces the completion of its acquisition of CoolSystems Inc, provider of the Game Ready line of cold therapy and compression therapy systems, for $65 million in cash.
Read MorePain Management Product Showcase
The therapist’s toolkit for non-invasive and non-addicting options for pain relief has never been more diverse. This showcase is published in the June/July 2018 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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Game Ready Acquired by Halyard Health Inc
Halyard Health Inc announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Concord, Calif-based CoolSystems Inc, marketed as Game Ready, a provider of cold therapy and compression therapy systems, for $65 million in cash.
Read MoreProduct Guide 2018 — Pain Management
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.
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Zeroing In on Treatment Modalities
Modalities consistently play a role in pain management. Now therapists can identify the best modality to use with the help of diagnostic imaging for the PT outpatient clinic. A feature for the February/March 2018 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Dimitrios Kostopoulos, DPT, MD, PhD, DSc, ECS.
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Spand-Ice Wraps Provide a Non-Opioid Alternative for Pain Relief and the Motherhood Journey
As a safe alternative to opioids, Spand-Ice offers wearable hot/cold therapy wraps, designed to help relieve and manage pain, as well as to support mothers throughout their pregnancy and during their postpartum recovery.
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