Use Of Physical Therapy Tables In Rehabilitative Therapy Programs

Physical therapy tables are necessary fixtures foron the patient's condition, exercises may be
every therapy program. Physical therapy tablesperformed alone or with the assistance of a
are utilized to augment more than just physicaltherapist. An exercise regimen will incorporate
therapy programs, but pediatric therapyrehabilitation & exercise equipment including
programs, geriatric therapy programs, neurologicalphysical therapy tables, floor mats, stationary
therapy programs and others. The physicalbicycles, walkers, wheelchairs, practice stairs,
therapy tables in our inventory are designed toparallel bars, and pulley weights among others.
accommodate the needs of almost every patient,Physical therapy programs also incorporate hot &
whether they're in a wheelchair or require the usecold therapies. Heat therapy can be applied with
of walkers or other mobility aids. Each physicalcompresses, paraffin wax therapy, or by soaking
therapy table is easy to move, simple to adjust,in a whirlpool. This strategy aims to stimulate a
and the crank handles on the physical therapypatient's circulation, relax muscles, and relieve pain.
tables are retractable so they won't present anCold therapy can be applied with ice or soaking.
obstacle or hazard to either patient or healthcareAs well, massagers can help improve circulation,
provider. The physical therapy tables we carryrelieve pain and muscle spasms, reduce swelling,
are simply vital for any rehabilitation program andand help the patient to simply relax.
physical therapy procedure.Electrotherapy may also be used to stimulate
The purpose of physical therapy is to helpmuscle and make them contract, helping
patients regain the use of their muscles, bones,weakened or paralyzed muscles respond again.
and nervous system through the use of exerciseGeriatric physical therapy encompasses a broad
equipment, heat therapy, cold therapy,area of issues that concern people as they age,
massagers, whirlpool baths, among a myriad ofbut is typically focused on the elderly. There are
other techniques. Every physical therapyconditions that affect many people as they grow
treatment plan attempts to relieve pain, improveolder including arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer,
strength and mobility, and train patients toAlzheimer's disease, hip and joint replacement,
perform necessary tasks in order to resume theirbalance disorders, and more. The use of physical
everyday lifestyles. Physical therapy is oftentherapy treatment tables in geriatric physical
prescribed to rehabilitate a patient after manytherapy will help restore dexterity, movement,
injuries, illnesses, and disease such as:cognizance, object recognition, and more.
- AmputationsNeurological physical therapy focuses on individuals
- Arthritiswith a neurological disorder or disease, including
- Burnscerebral palsy, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis,
- CancerParkinson's, stroke, spinal cord injuries, and others.
- Cardiac DiseaseCommon problems associated with neurological
- Cervical and Lumbar Dysfunctiondisorders include vision impairment, poor balance,
- Neurological Problemsparalysis, and loss of functional independence.
- Orthopedic InjuriesTherapists use physical therapy treatment tables
- Pulmonary Diseaseto work with patients to improve these areas of
- Spinal Cord Injuriesdysfunction.
- StrokePediatric physical therapy uses a wide variety of
- Traumatic Brain Injuriesmodalities to treat disorders in children. Physical
The duration of any physical therapy programtherapy tables will be utilized as work stations to
varies depending on the severity of the injury orimprove motor skills, coordination, as well as
illness being treated as well as the patient'scognitive and sensory processing. Children with
response to therapy.developmental delays, cerebral palsy, spina bifida,
Physical therapy tables are commonly used inand torticollis are a few of the patients treated
exercise regimens, the best known and mostby pediatric physical therapists.
widely used form of physical therapy. Depending