We want you to stay fit and get rid of pain as soon as possible. Physical therapy is a must for those who have difficulty moving around because of pain, loss of motion, and decreased strength in muscles, ligaments, and bones. A physical therapist, also called a physiotherapist, needs to help you get back on track and there are many exercises that the therapist would suggest for their patients. These therapies and exercises provided by experts are very important. For certain exercises, they recommend using necessary Physical therapy rehabilitation equipment. The equipment is important to perform the exercises, and slowly you will see changes in the movement of the body.
For injury rehabilitation and performance enhancement, physical therapy equipment can help in meeting the desired fitness goals. We offer a wide range of high quality Physical therapy rehabilitation equipment that is used by the therapists. Some patients can use a few pieces of equipment at home after their therapists allow them to use this equipment to improve the functions of muscles, ligaments, bones, etc. Let’s check a few products below:
Pain relief products: For pain management, there are some pain relief products that can help you immensely. With dedicated exercises and routines, you can see good results, but some of these products are used by physiotherapists to give you quick relief.
● Tens Machines: TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) machines are often used by physiotherapists to help manage chronic pain. The machine will not heal or eliminate pain, but it helps to trigger the pain points in the body that release endorphins, so pain is minimized. The machine works on an electrical principle, so the intensity has to be managed by the therapist from low to high. Usually, the therapist will start at a lower value and increase it gradually so you can get relief. It works for sciatica, back pain, lower body pain, shoulder pain, pain due to injury, etc.
● Bio freeze: Bio freeze is a topical medication that helps to treat minor aches and pains in the joints or muscles. It can be used for sprains, backaches, and arthritis. There are many other uses as well, and it has a counterirritant known as menthol in it. It helps to give a cooling effect on the skin, and then it offers a warm effect. The feelings of warmth and coolness help to distract you from feeling the pain. It is very effective to self-treat minor aches and pains.
● Electrodes: You can replace the old electrodes with new ones to improve their efficacy. It helps the muscles move, increases strength and induces the healing process. Stress relief is also provided by electrotherapy.
● Icepacks: Icepacks are used by athletes and sports person quite often. It helps to numb the pain and reduce swelling as well. Sports injuries, workout injuries, and sudden pain due to some twist or any mishap can be handled with the use of ice packs. It is used in the early stages of healing. It decreases pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms.
● Cryo Derma Micro Beads: Fore moist heat therapy Cryo Derma Micro Beads are very useful. It distributes the healing evenly and improves the blood flow. The movement of the injured tissue also restores it. It helps to dilate the blood vessels of the muscles and reduce joint stiffness, pain, etc.
● Water Pillow: A water pillow is a piece of pain-relieving physical therapy equipment that improves your sleep quality while also reducing morning pain and stiffness. It is extremely comfortable and supportive, which helps you sleep longer and deeper. You can easily change positions as the water will adjust to the neck and head easily, causing no pain or discomfort while you sleep.
Exercise equipment’s: Exercise equipment’s are used by the therapists to help you get pain relief as quickly as possible. It also improves the strength of the muscles and gives you complete satisfaction. Some equipment that you can use is:
● Exercise balls: For injury rehabilitation in specific areas of the body, exercise balls are used. It helps you stretch and do many exercises as demonstrated by your therapist. The balls are multi-functional and, depending on the range of stretch, the level of difficulty can be adjusted.
● Wobble Board: A wobble board improves the strength of joints and flexibility. It is fun to use and engages your whole body. It improves the balance, apart from ankle sprains, and many therapists use it for pain management.
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