Soaking in a hot tub for 60 minutes may provide similar post-activity cardiovascular benefits as 60 minutes of cycling. This news could help people who are not able to exercise due to their health, according to University of Oregon researchers, in a study published in Journal of Applied Physiology.
When an athlete who uses a wheelchair rolls into a gym it can make coaches nervous about several different things. It doesn't have to be that way.
VitaGlide, an exercise machine for individuals who desire an upper-body cardio workout but need to sit while doing so -- such as wheelchair users and stroke patients -- has returned to the market after reportedly being out of production for more than a decade.
As millions of people around the world heed the call to physically separate themselves from others to prevent the spread of coronavirus, there is another thing they can do to protect their long-term health: Increase their daily step count, according to Forbes.
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MYOLYN LLC, a manufacturer of rehab devices for people with lower body weakness or paralysis, announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent on the company’s novel functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling technology.
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A team of researchers has developed an online platform of resources to help people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) lead a more active life.
Read MoreRehab Management compiled this showcase of some of the top facility-based equipment products currently on the market. These include training stairs, therapy tables, aquatic therapy pools, walkways to measure gait and balance, and more.
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Featuring more intuitive navigation and streamlined function, the newly released Biodex Advantage BX software is designed to work with the Biodex System 4 Dynamometer that helps clinicians return athletes to sport safely.
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Neofect unveils Neofect Smart Balance, a lower-body rehabilitation device designed to help patients recovering from stroke, ambulatory injuries, and other lower body disabilities regain function in their legs via augmented reality.
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Thought Technology Ltd announces the release of its new MyOnyx device, designed to provide surface EMG biofeedback and electrostimulation.
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6D Tape Inc has released a report analyzing how 6D tape can be used to influence the drainage of a normal lymphatic network.
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The Pelvic Rocker Core Trainer, new from OPTP, Minneapolis, is designed to promote ease of movement of the pelvis in all planes while activating deep core muscles, like the pelvic floor, to help improve core strength and stability.
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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.
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OPTP, Minneapolis, introduces the PRO-SLANT, a premium-quality foam slant that stands up to heavy use, at an affordable price point.
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PHS Medical, Watertown, SD, announces the official release of new physical therapy and rehab products, which include three new wood treatment tables and two new aluminum products.
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OPTP, a provider of physical therapy, fitness, and wellness products based in Minneapolis, releases the 39th edition of its professional catalog and the 17th volume of its consumer catalog, feature new products and books available exclusively through the company.
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Northern California-based Physical Enterprise (a division of Exertools Inc) is now working with NDC Supply Chain to expand its reach throughout the United States and Canada.
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ActivBody introduces the Activforce, a digital dynamometer platform designed to increase clinician access to precise data, creating a more streamlined and efficient experience with manual muscle testing.
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