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…
In this post, we discuss two contemporary trends in physical therapy and rehabilitation care that have seen increasing prominence in 2023 – chronic disease prevention and psychosomatic therapy. We also briefly mention the increasing use of advanced technologies such as virtual reality, motion capture technology and 3D imaging in physiotherapy in order to further improve…
In this article, we look at 4 outstanding ankle braces that help prevent sprains and keep athletes and others healthy for longer periods. Ankle sprains are perhaps the most common soft tissue injury experienced by physically active adults and adolescents. They are particularly common in sports such as baseball, basketball, tennis and soccer. However, they…
In recent years, products for male incontinence in its various stages are in growing demand.. Male urinary incontinence refers to a health condition characterized by frequent accidental releases of urine. Fecal incontinence is another condition in which there are frequent accidental bowel movements. Male incontinence tends to happen more often among older individuals, but it…
In this article, we will answer the question of what is athletic therapy. We will then briefly present three other facts about the profession that many people may not previously have been aware of. Athletic Therapy – otherwise known as athletic training – is a branch of health care that is closely related to physiotherapy….
Sports medicine has only been recognized as a distinct branch of medical practice since the late 20th century. However, amateur and professional sports teams (and individual athletes) have actually employed physicians as sports medicine doctors for decades before the formal recognition of the field. Despite its relatively recent recognition, it is one of the fastest…