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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a rare disease that primarily affects connective tissue. Let's review the research, best practices, and multidisciplinary approaches to treating this condition.
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You may be the first practitioner to suspect and identify a hypermobility disorder in your client. Take a close look at how these conditions present and learn an evidence-based screening protocol.
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Joint protection helps prevent deformities, slows the progression of joint damage, and can help post-surgery healing. Let’s explore exercises, mechanics, modifications, adaptive equipment, and orthotics for joint protection.
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A comparison between soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization/manipulation techniques for treating low back pain. I'll cover clinical data on these techniques for low back pain, specific techniques, indications, and contraindications.
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An effective rotator cuff evaluation incorporates subjective patient observations and documents objective, measurable data. Let’s review some of the many parts of a rotator cuff evaluation, including the patient history, standardized assessments, a differential diagnosis, and tests for strength and range of motion.
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"Coaches have used my RICE guideline for decades, but now it appears that both ice and complete rest may delay healing, instead of helping.” What exactly does the new evidence say? Let’s evaluate this technique step by step with the latest research.
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Despite this high frequency, there is no defined protocol. That’s partly because different surgical procedures require different rehab protocols. Keep reading for the best evidence available and how to safely advance treatment when you don't have access to an established protocol.
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Biofeedback has long been considered an alternative treatment approach. But recently, traditional healthcare providers have used it in response to growing evidence. Biofeedback is behavior modification that trains the brain to make the body function better. Biofeedback uses equipment to monitor and show the body’s processes in realtime1. People can use this information to regulate…
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EaseVRx is an FDA-approved virtual reality device used in the treatment of chronic low back pain. It is the only VR-based device currently used in the treatment of low back pain.
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Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that affects the curvature of the spine. While the spine naturally curves in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions, scoliosis causes abnormal curves and changes.
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative treatment gaining popularity in orthopedic recovery. Working with PRP patients in rehab requires specific exercise guidelines, which we’ll cover in this article.
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Cold Laser Therapy in Rehab
CategoriesCold 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.