Researchers Find Key to Effective Mechanotherapy for the Elderly
A new study shows aged muscle in particular requires an additional type of treatment for mechanotherapy to stimulate tissue healing in older clients instead of hindering it.
A new study shows aged muscle in particular requires an additional type of treatment for mechanotherapy to stimulate tissue healing in older clients instead of hindering it.
Therabody, creator of the Theragun, announces it has acquired the Smart Muscle Stimulator, PowerDot.
OPTP announces the unveiling of the exclusive new PRO-POINT Myofascial Release Tool. This small, portable self-massage tool is ideal for applying targeted, sustained pressure to help relieve tension and release trigger points throughout the body.
In every corner of the country, injured athletes want one thing: to return to competition. Therapists who treat this active population share their go-to practices and products to make that happen. A feature for the June/July issue of Physical Therapy Products by Frank Long.
Read MoreIf you’re not already using a foam roller in your practice, a physical therapist offers some facts about the versatile piece of exercise equipment that may entice you to try one.
Read MoreAre you experiencing heel pain? According to Dr Ed Davis, a podiatrist based in San Antonio, there are six questions you should ask yourself when seeking treatment to avoid mistakes along the way.
Read MorePhysical therapy may be used to help alleviate some of the symptoms of scleroderma, reduce pain associated with the condition, and improve mobility, according to a news article that appears in Scleroderma News.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreBiofreeze, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, announces the debut of Soothing Pain Relief Cream.
Read MoreNow available exclusively from OPTP, Minneapolis, are two new Franklin Method fascia massage ball sets—blue for medium density, and purple for firm density.
Read MoreThe UBALL, a mobility tool created by a physical therapy patient, is designed to deliver a localized deep tissue massage to relieve tissue knots as well as scrape away scar tissue.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreSKLZ adds four products—the Universal Massage Roller, Targeted Massage Ball, Foot Massage Ball, and Travel Massage Bar—to its massage and recovery line. In addition, SKLZ adds the Contact Ball XL to its performance line.
Read MoreBon Vital´, part of the Performance Health family of brands, launches Bon Vital´ Complete Massage Crème, a dual-purpose massage crème formulated to help restore, moisturize and soothe skin and sore muscles.
Read MoreThe steel-manufactured MFR Stick, new from Perform Better, offers a way for therapists to provide a firm massage to help mobilize joints and improve range of motion.
Read MoreMissouri City, Tex-headquartered TimTam introduces the TimTam Power Massager 1.5, a deep tissue massage recovery instrument that is built like a construction drill.
Read MoreCompass Health Brands offers the AccuRelief 3-in-1 Wireless Pain Device, which is designed to be operated via a Bluetooth-connected mobile app.
Read MoreExercise equipment and physical therapy products provider SISSEL announces that its newest product, the SISSEL Myofascia Roller, is now available in the United States.
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