Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a therapeutic technique that uses low-voltage electrical currents to stimulate muscle contractions. This method works by sending impulses to motor neurons, causing the muscles to contract in a manner similar to natural voluntary movements. EMS has become a vital tool in sports medicine due to its ability to enhance recovery,…
Starting a physiotherapy clinic requires careful planning, execution, and strategic management to ensure long-term success. In this article, we suggest 10 essential steps in the process of a physiotherapy clinic startup. For each step, we will also describe why it is an important contributor to the clinic’s operational, financial, and clinical success. How To Conduct…
One of the most important functions in running a sports medicine clinic is the development of a robust and efficient process for building a list of required athletic training supplies. In this post, we explain suggest 5 reasons why this should be regarded as such an important function. In an upcoming post, we will move…
In this article, we will discuss the key factors to consider when shopping for athletic therapy supplies. Every athletic therapist will periodically have to refresh their supplies of athletic tapes, bandages, pain relief products, massage oils, etc. Choosing the most suitable supplies will play a key role in the quality of care for your patients…
Dunbar Medical is pleased to announce the start of a new partnership with the Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA), effective July 29th, 2024. Under the partnership, Dunbar Medical’s fast, ethical and trustworthy customer service will be available to OKA members, and to the companies employing OKA members We will function as a one-stop shop for all…
If you are considering an investment in shockwave therapy for your clinic, you are certainly not alone. Shockwave is one of the most popular upgrade options being considered by clinic owners these days despite its ostensibly steep cost. However, when one comes to recognize the wide range of conditions that can be treated by these…
In this post, we will list 5 common sports injuries and describe their symptoms in order to help someone who may be suffering from one of them to recognize the possible cause. In many cases, it may not be possible to see a physiotherapist for treatment for a few days, so we will also provide…
In this post, we shall present 5 useful and interesting home based sports injury prevention tips that we hope will be useful to anyone responsible for treating athletes or physically active individuals. As the saying goes ” An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. It therefore makes sense to take sensible precautions…
In recent years, there has been a noticeable growth in the recognition of the importance of the role of proprioception in sports medicine. In this post, we will first describe what proprioception is and then move on to discuss some commonly asked questions about it. What Is Proprioception? Proprioception refers to the body’s ability to…
Manual therapy has been an important part of sports medicine for most of its history. In this article, we will raise 4 important questions on the role of manual therapy techniques in sports medicine and attempt to provide useful answers. It is our hope that this article will help you come away with a greater…