There are a number of apps and websites out there for tracking your fitness activities and work out routines but for many people, none come close to the fitocracy.com and the Fitocracy iPhone app. Once you’re beyond those exercises your physical therapist prescribed get Fitocracy! Both the website and the iPhone app are discussed in […]
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What is therapeutic ultrasound? Therapeutic ultrasound is a modality that has been used by physical therapists since the 1940s. Ultrasound is applied using a round-headed wand or probe that is put in direct contact with the patient’s skin. Ultrasound gel is used on all surfaces of the head in order to reduce friction and assist
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Interferential current (IFC) therapy is a therapeutic modality that is used often in an orthopedic physical therapy setting. The following article serves as a brief introduction to the modality and it’s uses. A piece of equipment commonly used by physical therapists is the interferential current machine. This machine produces electrical currents (~4000HZ) that pass through
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Physical therapists commonly treat individuals who have experienced an injury to the group of muscles/tendons in the shoulder called the ‘Rotator Cuff.’ This group of tissues can actually become torn if the cause of micro or macro-trauma is not treated or prevented. The following article provides an overview of the structures involved, the condition itself,
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Physical therapy students learning orthopedic assessment should be familiar with the concept of capsular patterns of the joints to effectively differentially diagnose joint pain and dysfunction. Dr. James Cyriax was the first to extensively study soft tissue lesions. When inflammation of a joint is present (known as synovitis or capsulitis), not only does passive stretching
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Exercise prescription is an important part of a physical therapy program and likewise, foam rollers are often a valuable piece of equipment in an exercise or rehabilitation program. Rollers can be used for many different purposes and can have positive effects not only on many different ailments but also on improving sports performance. Foam rollers
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The following is an article about the effects of posture on your golf swing called Is Your Desk Ruining Your Golf Game?. It is provided complements of Andrea Kosa, a physiotherapist who specializes in golf related injury prevention and rehabilitation, and is reproduced with her permission. Please see Andrea’s site yourgolfbody.com for more excellent golf
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease often seen and treated in the physical therapy setting. This article, written from the point of view of a physical therapist, provides an overview of the disease, the prognosis for those afflicted, and common treatments. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disorder of unknown etiology.
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Neuro-Proprioceptive taping is a relatively new technique sometimes used in physical therapy treatment. It takes advantage of the physiological effects of taping using a special kind of tape called KT-tape. This technique and its basic principles of application are known by many names including Kinesio-taping, KT-taping, K-taping, Cure-tape, Fysio-tape, Medi-taping, and Kinesio-Italia. Taping is thought
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