Children with disabilities should be encouraged to participate in sports, recreation and other physical activities that suit them, pediatricians opine in a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report.
These eight bullet points help identify the probable causes of pelvic floor dysfunction and possible treatment by a PT.
Now available from OPTP, Minneapolis, FitGlide by Bob and Brad is an easy-to-use tool designed to aid exercise and rehabilitation of the lower extremities.
OPTP, Minneapolis, announces the release of Slings Myofascial Training Tools, developed by Karin Gurtner—a certified Pilates instructor, yoga and Gyrokinesis teacher, personal trainer, wellness leader, and the founder and educational director of art of motion.
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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.
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Special Needs Group/Special Needs at Sea (SNG) ― a medical equipment and supply company, and a global provider of wheelchair, scooter, oxygen, and other special needs equipment rentals ― is now the exclusive distributor of the Soothie° Cushion, according to a news release.
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Biodex Medical Systems Inc enhances its recently released Advantage BX software with new reporting capabilities focused on safely returning injured athletes back to play.
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT), or short bursts of all-out exercise, could be especially beneficial for people who have experienced spinal cord injuries (SCI), according to research from the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University, published in Spinal Cord.
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The Grip & Forearm Strengthener by Bob and Brad, new from OPTP, is designed to allow users to perform exercises to help improve range of motion and help strengthen fingers, wrists and forearms.
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Human growth hormone (HGH) may prevent the loss of muscle strength after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, according to results from a pilot study conducted by investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Michigan.
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OPTP, Minneapolis, 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.
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Exercise physiologists from San Diego State University tested the iWatch and found that its accuracy depended on intensity levels, SDSU NewsCenter reports.
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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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