Diabetes is essentially a pathological condition in which the body’s ability to break down sugar is compromised. The increased blood sugar causes white blood cells to become less effective making it difficult for wounds to heal. Diabetic wounds and cuts are common and, for a diabetic patient, can cause severe life—threatening problems. Diabetic foot wounds…
Treatment tables are used in various medical practices and clinics, such as pediatric clinics, chiropractic tables, and many others. An important thing to consider in your treatment table is the configuration of the table. If you are using a table that is not completely compatible with the kind of treatment that you are offering, it…
The success of medical facilities such as general clinics, rehabilitation clinics, and physiotherapist clinics relies greatly on their ability to increase repeat visits from patients. Clinic visits can frequently be associated with negative and painful experiences since patients usually arrive in pain and suffering from various health problems. According to studies, patients prefer to go…
Therapy tables are among the most frequently used pieces of equipment in an injury rehabilitation clinic. Understanding the different types of table and how to choose the right design is a crucial part of providing the most effective treatment to patients. In a basic sense, a good treatment table has to measure up to basic…
Recovering from surgery and wounds can be a long and painful process as your feet are incredibly sensitive and prone to swelling, particularly after an injury, operation or procedure. Special, orthopaedic footwear can help ease and speed recovery. Investing in an off loading wound-care shoe or a post-op shoe can provide ample protection and keep…
Chronic back pain can be very demoralizing and can disrupt your life in profound ways. Back pain can be the result of many different injuries and conditions suffered through sporting or lifestyle incidents. There are several methods to treat back pain, injuries and health conditions, but patients who are concerned with the continual use of…
Wrist injuries are among the most common upper limb problems athletes experience while training or competing. Wrist injuries can occur from trauma, such as being hit or from falling, repetitive movements, or extended hand use. There are several methods used to help athletes recover from wrist injuries, however one of the most common and effective…
The roots of using electrical stimulation for pain control and relief stretch all the way back to ancient Rome. In about 63 AD, Scribonius Largus reported that standing on an electrical fish at the seashore could reduce pain. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, several devices were used to produce electrical signals for the treatment…
Running can be exhilarating, fill you with a sense of accomplishment and keep you active, but it can also be extremely tough on your knees. With all the pounding they receive step after step, the knees are one of the most commonly injured body parts for runners. Injuries range from the mild (like a strained…
Almost every athlete relies on the back muscles, bones and ligaments to compete at the highest level. Soccer players twist their backs in mid-air to head a pass towards the goal, hockey players bear down and battle in the corners while stretching and bracing themselves with their back and basketball players pivot and jerk from…