Moving Away From Icing Injuries
This is why many physical therapists are no longer recommending the long-standing RICE acronym as a standard treatment for injuries like sprained ankles.
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Relieve Postsurgical Injuries, Back Pain, and More with VibraCool
Exertools, headquartered in Petaluma, Calif, announces the appointment of a master distributor responsible for establishing sales channels for Pain Care Labs’ VibraCool product line.
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Southwest Technologies Inc Announces the Passing of its Founder and CEO
Dr. Edward Irvin Stout, PhD, CEO and founder of Southwest Technologies Inc (SWT), as well as the inventor of Elasto-Gel technology, passed away on September 15, the company announces.
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 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.
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, writes 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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