Posted August 16, 2024
Lumbar traction is the process of applying a stretching force to the lumbar vertebrae through body weight, weights, and/or pulleys to distract individual joints of the lumbar spine. The word traction is a derivative of the Latin word “tractico”, which means “a process of drawing or pulling, and various forms of spinal traction
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Posted August 15, 2024
Soft tissue injuries can occur in any part of the body, and ligament damage is one of its most common types. Typically, health professionals recommend using a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation or TENS machine for ligament damage as part of the treatment plan. It produces electrical currents to stimulate the
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Posted August 14, 2024
Overview There is a degree of confusion with regards to this intervention, mostly caused by there being several ‘names’ or descriptions for the same intervention. Essentially, this type of electrical stimulation employs what is referred to as a medium frequency alternating current (in the low kHz range – thousands of
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Posted August 13, 2024
Iontophoresis, in conjunction with other conservative therapies and interventions, has been shown to effectively manage painful symptoms associated with superficial tissue structures in a wide variety of patients. CITE THIS ARTICLE Marovino T, Graves C. Iontophoresis in Pain Management. Pract Pain Manag. 2008;8(2). Feb 21, 2011 7 Min Read Tiziano Marovino,
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Posted August 12, 2024
What is cervical traction? Cervical traction is a treatment for neck pain that involves lightly pulling on your head to create space between the bones in your neck (your cervical vertebrae). You might see it referred to as spinal traction. Cervical traction can be done either by your healthcare provider or by
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Posted August 9, 2024
Ultrasound works by sending sound waves through the body. Doctors can recommend ultrasound therapy to treat pain. It may work best alongside other treatments. Many people know ultrasound as an imaging tool that allows doctors to see inside the body. It can also be therapeutic, promoting tissue healing and treating
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Posted August 8, 2024
Migraine disease is a condition that causes recurring headaches, which can be very painful and often come with other symptoms. Migraine is actually more than just a headache – it’s a neurological condition that affects the brain AND the body. During a migraine attack someone may experience moderate to severe
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Posted August 7, 2024
Electrodes are used to facilitate the conduction of an electrical signal into the body for rehabilitative or pain control purposes.They come in several alternative sizes and shapes. The most important goal for these devices is creating and maintaining a sound electrical connection between the patient’s skin and the device producing
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Posted August 6, 2024
If you are one of the 20 million people in the US whose lives are deeply affected by neuropathy, the chances are that you have a constant thought: finding a treatment that alleviates the pain and frees you from medications. One effective solution to consider is a TENS Unit for neuropathy. But
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Posted August 5, 2024
What is a Knee Replacement Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty or total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. In this surgery, Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, along with the kneecap. Contrary
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