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7 Tips for Safe Patient Handling

7 Tips for Safe Patient Handling “Safe patient handling and mobility” is the catchphrase that all physical therapists and nurses need to know to protect their patients and their own safety. Physical therapy and nursing are very demanding jobs, but they shouldn’t cause injury. Far too many nurses and physical therapists suffer musculoskeletal injuries (such [...]

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Best Gait Training Exercises to do with the Solo-Step

Best Gait Training Exercises to do with the Solo-Step Your patients may require physical therapy or gait training for a variety of reasons. For example, they may need to regain mobility, improve balance, or smooth their gait while walking. If your patient has been injured or has an illness that affected their ability to walk, [...]

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Best Physical Therapy Equipment 2023

Best Equipment for Physical Therapy Facilities in 2023 It can be difficult and time-consuming to choose the right physical therapy equipment, especially when the possibilities are endless. In this post, we've compiled a list of the most popular physical therapy tools to assist you in finding the equipment that best suits your patient's needs. While [...]

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Best Medical Equipment for Nursing Homes in 2023

Best Medical Equipment for Nursing Homes in 2023 Residents of nursing homes visit hospitals at a considerably higher rate than the general population. These hospital stays can be upsetting and frightening, particularly for dementia patients. Many medical conditions can be managed in nursing homes with the help of the appropriate medical equipment, preventing them from [...]

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Adaptive Equipment for Spinal Cord Injury: The Best Assistive Devices for Patient Recovery

Adaptive Equipment for Spinal Cord Injury: The Best Assistive Devices for Patient Recovery Are you curious about the optimal assistive devices for stroke recovery? Promote independence by providing adaptive equipment for your patients with spinal cord injuries. This blog will share important adaptive tools for people suffering from spinal cord injuries and the best practices [...]

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7 Common Gait Dysfunctions in Older Adults

7 Common Gait Dysfunctions in Older Adults Gait refers to a person’s manner of walking or moving on foot. Walking involves balance and coordination of muscles so that the body moves forward in a rhythm, called the stride. Many different things can cause an abnormal gait. Some common causes are: A degenerative disease (such as [...]