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.
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LatestPain 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.
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.
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Omron Total Power + Heat Combines TENS with Heat
Omron Healthcare Inc introduces Total Power + Heat, a portable device that combines TENS technology with heat to provide pain relief from exercise strain or daily activity.
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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.
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US Military Contracts with Cryo Innovations to Offer Cryotherapy
Cryo Innovations Inc has been approved for a Federal General Services Administration (GSA) contract to supply the US Military, as well as government facilities, with whole body cryotherapy, the Newport Beach, Calif-based company reports.
Read MorePain Management – Product Guide 2019
The products highlighted in this section can be useful in helping patients move through a prescribed course of therapy. Among them are laser therapy, radial pressure pulse therapy, hot and cold therapy wraps, topical pain relievers, and tools that help joints decompress and release tense muscles,
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Omax Health Launches CryoFreeze CBD
Omax Health launches CryoFreeze CBD Pain Relief Roll-On as part of its new cryotherapy sports line, which combines pain management science with hemp-extract cannabidiol (CBD).
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Biofreeze Pain Relief Is Now Available in a Patch Form
Performance Health launches Biofreeze Pain Relief Patch, an adhesive patch designed to provide up to 8 hours of cold therapy pain relief for sore muscles, backaches, joint pain, arthritis, and more.
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Tapping Into Pain: A Product Approach
Therapists can use the evidence base to tap into the tremendous potential of technology to manage pain symptoms. A feature for the February/March 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Ryan McConnell, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT.
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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.
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