If you have ever seen a physical therapist use a specialized metal or plastic tool along a muscle, tendon, or other soft tissue, you may have wondered what they were doing.
If you have ever seen a patient wearing inflatable compression boots after a workout or physical therapy session, you may have wondered what they actually do.
If you have ever heard of blood flow restriction training, you may have wondered how exercising with a cuff around your arm or leg could actually help you get stronger.
If you have ever had difficulty activating a muscle after an injury, surgery, or period of inactivity, you may have heard your physical therapist mention neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES).
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBM) is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to interact with tissues in the body.
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a manual therapy technique used by physical therapists to apply controlled pressure to muscles, tendons, fascia, and other soft tissues using specialized handheld instruments.
Normatec is a form of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) therapy that uses inflatable sleeves to apply controlled, sequential compression to the limbs.
Blood flow restriction training, commonly called BFR, is a rehabilitation and exercise technique that uses a specialized cuff to partially restrict blood flow to a limb while a person performs low- to moderate-intensity exercise.
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, commonly called NMES, is a physical therapy modality that uses controlled electrical impulses to stimulate nerves and produce a muscle contraction.
Class 4 laser therapy is a form of photobiomodulation therapy (PBM) that uses therapeutic light to interact with tissues in the body. Unlike a laser pointer or other low-powered laser devices, Class 4 therapeutic lasers can deliver substantially higher power and energy to targeted areas.