General Rehab

Cold laser therapy works by targeting the tissue with specific wavelengths of light. The light emitted from the machine triggers biochemical changes within cells and promotes healing.

When patients look at their objective progress reports, they know they’re getting better. There’s no guessing whether patients are progressing and no question about what’s making the difference. The strongest driver of his incredible compliance rate is the MCU’s evidence-based, objective measurement.

Since sciatica is a form of radiculopathy, a lumbar herniated disc is usually to blame. Some research shows that a lumbar herniated disc causes up to 90% of sciatica cases. Stretches and exercise are often the most effective methods to address sciatica pain.

While PFPS can be debilitating, treatment usually focuses on optimizing strength and function. One of the most effective known treatments for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is guided exercises to increase knee and hip strength.

Ergonomic evaluation and consulting are done within the workplace. In order to understand the basics of good body mechanics, practitioners must also be aware of the risks associated with improper ergonomics.

Research has been gradually amassing over the years in favor of eccentric training. Many controlled trials show increased strength, size, and control of muscles after eccentric training.

These steps will help you track program performance over time and make adjustments as needed. Here you’ll find three important metrics for new program development.

Preventive exercise programs may be able to reverse the trend. But only if they effectively address the root causes. Here you’ll find a review of the literature on fall risks for older adults and interventions that can help prevent fall-related deaths.

You don't have to be a spine specialist to safely and effectively treat sever neck pain. This evidence-based approach applies many of the same principles you use for other conditions. As always, start with evaluation. Consider the client’s ADLs, job tasks, degenerative changes within the spine, disease, and muscle imbalances.

Working our way from isolated strengthening to fully integrated movement, we’ll show you five shoulder exercises on the PrimusRS.

Here you’ll find a roundup of our most popular resources of the year, according to you, our readers. From our new COVID-19 treatment guideline videos to our first e-book about ACL recovery and more, check out the best of TherapySpark 2020.

In 200 years of studying hand dominance, we have not found clear-cut answer as to why we develop one side more than the other. But we do know hand strength and dominance affect our functional performance.