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Rehabilitation or Physical Therapy is an indispensable aspect of healthcare, which plays a vital role in restoring and improving the quality of life for individuals recovering from injuries, surgeries, or managing chronic conditions. The effectiveness of rehabilitation is significantly influenced by the use of appropriate physical therapy supplies. These supplies not only aid therapists in delivering optimal care but also empower patients on their journey to recoveryFacilitating Specialized Trea …

For physical therapy, technological advancements play a pivotal role in enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining the rehabilitation process. One such innovation that is used ofter in physical therapy is the MicroFET 2 handheld dynamometer. It is a modern adaptation of the time-tested art of hands-on manual muscle testing.This compact device has proven to be an invaluable tool for physical therapists, offering a range of applications that contribute to more precise assessments, targe …

For those children with physical disabilities, specialized seating and positioning systems (also known as  pediatric seating) are a daily necessity for children and young adults.The benefits of pediatric seating is that it allows physically challenged children to comfortably and safely enjoy time with family and others when sitting, playing, learning, eating, and bathing.There are a range of functionality and support that are offered when it comes to pediatric seating systems. Som …

Grip strength or hand strength is an anthropometric measurement that measures the maximum isometric strength of the hand and forearm muscles. Understanding a patients hand-grip strength is important for a couple of reasons. In sports, hand grip strength is important in any sport that involves the use of the hands, such as catching, throwing or lifting. Also, as we age our grip strength becomes weaker, which eventually begins to affect the day-to-day tasks we all do. Like the simple tasks of carr …

Physical Therapy programs and/or schools often require their students to get a Physical Therapy (PT) Student Kit. The standard PT Student Kit comes with the following items:  12" 360° Clear Plastic Goniometer6" 180° Clear Plastic GoniometerAbsolute+Axis AttachmentA Taylor Hammer or Reflex HammerPocket Aneroid SphygmomanometerDual-head StethoscopeWoven Measurement Tape24-hour Electric Stopwatch/Watch CombinationA Gait BeltThe standard PT Student Kits are normally 9-piece kits with the …