Physical therapy is the care or treatment used to relieve pain in all its forms. Physical therapy equipment is also used to aid in a better functioning of the body, improve the circulation of blood, and help in healthy living. Physical therapy relies on a number of different physical mediums such as heat, electricity, water, pressure, force, etc to alleviate pain, enhance circulation, and improve overall health of the body.
Types of Physical Therapy
There are different ways to administer advanced physical therapy based on the physical medium used by the physical therapy equipment:
Aquatic Physical Therapy
Aquatic therapy includes exercises and workout regimes that are performed underwater to relax the body, relieve pain, enhance the functioning of muscles, and physical rehabilitation. Aquatic therapy equipment have been in use for thousands of years, and modern technology has aided to improve the ways on can benefit from aquatic physical therapy. Top brands from Patterson Medical include CanDo, Aqua Power, and Theraband.
Electrotherapy
Use of electricity in a controlled way or
electrotherapy has been proven since the medieval times to aid in pain relief, improve muscle function, and enhance blood circulation. Electrotherapy devices are also used in the treatment of injuries as they help in repairing tissues and promote the regrowth of bones. With the help of electrodes and TENS and EMS units, electrotherapy can be easily administered at home.
Hot & Cold Therapy
Hot and cold therapy uses heat to treat a number of conditions by reducing inflammation, alleviating pain, and managing post surgery recovery. Hot and cold therapy can be administered in three major ways:
- Hot and Cold Therapy Packs – Gel pads covered in a multiple materials are used as efficient mediums of hot and cold therapy. They come in various shapes and can be used on a number of joints in multiple ways.
- Hot and Cold Therapy Wraps – Wearable hot and cold therapy packs are go to option for people who want to carry it around. There are a number of wraps available that can be concealed under clothes and come in reusable and one time use options.
- Hot and Cold Therapy Systems – Hot and cold systems can be used for people who would like to have a consistent and powerful application of the therapy. They can be easily used at home and are powerful enough to provide immediate pain relief.
Kinesiology Therapy
Kinesiology refers to the study of a group of muscles of the body to determine how they work and how they impact the other parts of the body.
Kinesiology therapy uses a number of items to impact these specific group of muscles to prevent injuries such as tears or sprains and also helps in alleviating pain in these specific regions. Using kinesiology tapes, one can administer as well as impact a specific set of muscles in the body.
Paraffin Therapy
The use of paraffin or wax has been proven through centuries to have a positive impact on the human body.
Paraffin therapy uses a bath machine to administer heat to a specific part of the body thus alleviating pain, improving muscle growth and health, and also aids in managing post surgery or post injury rehabilitation. Paraffin bath therapy requires a person to immerse their hand or leg into the paraffin bath where the heat gets to work on the body.
Range of Motion Therapy
Range of motion refers to the distance and direction a specific joint can move in standard conditions. This movement between flexed and extended positions can be improved using range of motion therapy equipment. Devices such as exercisers, skates, exercise systems, and exercise tools are great mediums to improve the range of motion of a number of joints.
Benefits of Physical Therapy
- Helps relieve pain
- Helps in faster recovery from injuries
- Aids in rehabilitation from various conditions
- Helps manage incontinence
- Improves mobility and gait
Where to Buy Physical Therapy Devices Online?
At HPFY, we have a wide range of physical therapy devices from Patterson medical that can help in improving the overall functions of the body and most importantly help in relieving pain.
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Proper Use of Hot and Cold Therapy
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