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Physical Therapy Fall Prevention: The Importance of Strength Training

Physical Therapy Fall Prevention: The Importance of Strength Training Falls can be detrimental to one's well-being, especially as we age. Physical therapy plays a pivotal role in fall prevention, and one key aspect is strength training. Strength training, also known as resistance exercise) is an essential part of physical therapy treatment. It helps you recover [...]

All About Ceiling Track Systems for Handicapped

All About Ceiling Track Systems for Handicapped What are Ceiling Track Systems? A ceiling track system, like the Solo-Step Overhead Track System, is a versatile and adaptive technology designed to enhance mobility for individuals with physical or psychological challenges. The primary focus of a ceiling track system is to facilitate smooth and controlled movement for [...]

elderly patient walking with a overhead track harness

Essential Fall Prevention Devices for Elderly Patients

Essential Fall Prevention Devices for Elderly Patients According to the CDC, more than one out of four older people fall annually. Experiencing a fall can be an excruciating ordeal for anyone. For the elderly, it poses not only a physical threat but also a psychological one. The repercussions of a fall for those over the [...]

6 Effective Full-Body Exercises for Stroke Patients

6 Effective Full-Body Exercises for Stroke Patients A stroke, also called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or “brain attack,” is a type of brain damage caused by an interruption in blood flow or, in rare cases, from a bleed inside the brain. The road to recovery can be extremely difficult for stroke survivors. Physical therapy is [...]

Patient using Solo-Step in physical therapy

Physical Therapy Fall Prevention: Your Guide to Prevent Patient Falls

Physical Therapy Fall Prevention: Your Guide to Prevent Patient Falls Falls and a fear of falling can diminish your patient’s ability to lead a full life. A fall may result in a loss of independence, decreased ability to perform tasks or hobbies, or even injury. Physical therapy can benefit patients who need to improve their [...]

A patient using a solo-step harness and physical therapist stand together

Functional Gait Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide

Functional Gait Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide Gait, or the manner of walking, is a fundamental aspect of human movement. It involves a mix of different systems in our body, like muscles and bones, our brain and nerves, and our senses. A Functional Gait Assessment is an important tool in healthcare and rehab. The FGA helps [...]