In this article, we look at various aspects of sports physical therapy including its history, the scope of injuries and treatments that it covers and how it differs from regular or mainstream physiotherapy. Sports physical therapy is one of the largest specialty areas of physiotherapy and,as such, is an area that attracts a significant amount…
In this post, we describe the services offered by a sports medicine clinic to athletes and active individuals and suggest 5 keys to successfully running one. Why Have Sports Medicine Clinics Grown In Popularity In Recent Years? Sports medicine clinics have become increasingly popular due to a variety of factors. The demand for specialized medical…
In this article, we will examine 5 possible interesting clinic marketing strategies that may help you boost revenues for your healthcare business. 5 Suggested Clinic Marketing Strategies Innovative marketing strategies can help a healthcare clinic stand out in a competitive market and attract new patients. Below, we present five creative marketing strategies for a healthcare…
In this article, we will examine the factors involved in deciding whether to lease vs buy equipment for your clinic. We will start by exploring the key advantages of each option and then move on to look at the criteria that you should use in making this choice in your particular situation. If you own…
In this article, we will first describe the role of exercise bicycles in sports medicine and how they can be used to rehabilitate sports or other injuries. We will then describe some of the criteria you may employ to decide whether an exercise bike could be usefully employed in your sport injury clinic. It is…
In this article, we will look at the role played by tables in physiotherapy and then consider guidelines to be used when selecting a physical therapy treatment table. Introduction Whether you operate a clinic specializing in physiotherapy, chiropractic or massage therapy, you will know that a high quality treatment table is a must have. The…
Laser therapy has grown in use over recent years as more therapists and patients consider it as an option for treatment of soft tissue and other injuries. In this article, we shall first explain the role of the laser applicator unit. Laser applicators come in several sizes. For any therapist, a key question is the…
Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and their role in athlete safety recently gained public prominence in the wake of the January 2023 cardiac arrest incident involving Damar Hamlin, an American football player for the Buffalo Bills NFL team. However, they have been growing in use in professional and other high level sports since the late 20th…
An athletic trainer kit bag is a specialized bag or backpack that contains various supplies and equipment specifically designed for athletic trainers to provide immediate care and support to athletes. These bags are essential tools for athletic trainers, allowing them to carry and organize their equipment conveniently, ensuring they have everything they need to deliver…
In a previous post, we mentioned in passing the growth of the use of 3D Movement Imaging in the fields of physiotherapy and sports medicine. In this article, we provide a detailed explanation of why this technology (also known as motion capture technology) is a growing trend in physiotherapy and sports medicine. We also mention…