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Perturbation-Based Balance Training Equipment: 5 Essential Devices for Patients

Perturbation-Based Balance Training Equipment: 5 Essential Devices for Patients What is Perturbation-Based Balance Training? Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) is a specialized balance therapy that trains the patient's body to recover after unexpected and unpredictable balance failures. The patient is exposed to simulated, controlled, sudden movements to trigger rapid, automatic stepping and reflex reactions. Over time, [...]

Overhead Track Systems: How to Compare Ceiling Compatibility, Layout Flexibility, and Long-Term Maintenance

Overhead Track Systems: How to Compare Ceiling Compatibility, Layout Flexibility, and Long-Term Maintenance Up to 1 Million Hospitalized Patients Fall Every Year. Is Your Facility Prepared? Between 700,000 and 1,000,000 patients are hospitalized every year because of a fall, making falls one of the most common safety events in healthcare environments. Studies show that about [...]

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Fall Prevention Systems: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Patients Safe

Fall Prevention Systems: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Patients Safe Falls are one of the most serious but preventable risks in physical therapy, elder care, and post-stroke rehabilitation. In U.S. hospitals alone, between 700,000 and 1 million patient falls are reported each year! Whether you are a physical therapist, caregiver, or facility manager, [...]

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Rehabilitation Technologies: 6 Technologies Transforming Healthcare in 2026

Rehabilitation Technologies: 6 Technologies Transforming Healthcare in 2026 Rehabilitation technologies are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, offering patients new hope and opportunities for recovery. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, its impact on the field of rehabilitation is nothing short of revolutionary. In this blog, we’ll explore five technologies that are [...]

Top Causes of Patient Falls During Rehab and How to Prevent Them

Top Causes of Patient Falls During Rehab and How to Prevent Them According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, between 700,000 and 1,000,000 people in the United States fall in the hospital, and about 1.3 million residents in nursing facilities fall each year. Falls can lead to significant impacts, such as: Serious injuries [...]

5 Expert Strategies to Reduce the Fear of Falling

5 Expert Strategies to Reduce the Fear of Falling Each September, Fall Prevention Month highlights one of the most pressing issues facing older adults and patients in rehabilitation: falls. According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, with one in four people over 65 experiencing a fall each year. [...]