Emerging trends point toward combining traditional treatments with new, noninvasive technologies for successful pain management and restoration of function. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Rushi Shahiwala, PT.
Aletha Health introduces the Hip Hook, a tool designed to help release tension in the iliacus muscle.
As sports-minded clients age, PTs can help them maintain performance with evidence-based workouts that leverage today’s strength and conditioning equipment.
Foam rolling has become increasingly popular in recent years. However, scientific evidence supporting its health benefits is still scarce, according to researchers.
Read MoreThe 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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Moji introduces its new insulated Thermal Bag, designed to keep its Heated Foam Roller hot for up to 90 minutes. Simply heat the roller, put it in the bag, and take it with you to your yoga class, gym, dance studio, or anywhere you choose.
Read MoreThe 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,
Read MoreTherapeutic Articulations LLC describes the Mobil-Aider measurement device for therapists, and how it is designed to address the clinical issues of joint mobilization.
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CHINA-GEL, in partnership with FAKTR (Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation), introduce FAKTRx/CHINA-GEL Soft Tissue Therapy Creme produced by CHINA-GEL, an herbal-enhanced emollient developed for use with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and manual therapy.
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A new version of the Silver AXIS Roller has been added to the extensive line of foam rollers from Minneapolis-based OPTP.
Read MoreThis collection of various products on the market appears in the January 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products magazine.
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Perform Better expands its recovery line with the introduction of Rollga Foam Rollers.
Read MoreThe 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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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.
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If 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.
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Physical 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.
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The Safer Pain Relief Summit, sponsored by Performance Health, Warrenville, Ill, is a weekend-long CEU course covering instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, kinesiology taping, and therapeutic exercise to restore the human movement system while delivering research-proven pain relief.
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.
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