By Scott Kay on Oct 5, 2007 in Breast Cancer, Pink Rotaters, physical therapy, shoulder rehab | 0 Comments
Breast cancer patients are often surprised with their decreased mobility and strength following treatment. After the rigors of surgery, radiation treatments, chemotherapy and sometimes reconstruction - the need for physical therapy is often overlooked.
It is not that your physicians are not concerned with your well-being or your ability to get back to normal activities. [...]
By Chris Melton on Sep 23, 2007 in Breast Cancer, Pink Rotaters, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), physical therapy | 0 Comments
The month of October is designated as “Breast Cancer Awareness” month. In light of this, we would like to make you aware of some of the certainties of breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer-related deaths world-wide.
In the U.S. breast cancer jumps to third in the ranking of cancer-related deaths.
Women [...]
By Chris Melton on Sep 4, 2007 in Rotater testimonials, physical therapy, shoulder rehab, shoulder stretching, the Rotater | 0 Comments
Hi, Chris and Scott,
You introduced me to your Rotater at the FPTA Annual Meeting in Daytona a few weeks ago. I have been using it with several patients over the past two weeks and found it to be a wonderful adjunct to their shoulder stabilization programs. It is like having an extra pair of hands: [...]
By Chris Melton on Aug 31, 2007 in internal and external rotation, physical therapy, range of motion, rehab products, shoulder stretching | 0 Comments
I played baseball at a very progressive high school. The athletic department was well-funded and we had all sorts of therapeutic machines and devices along with a full compliment of trainers and student trainers.
I had transferred to this high school during my senior year simply to play baseball at a well known school and [...]
By Chris Melton on Aug 27, 2007 in physical therapy, rehab products, shoulder exercises, shoulder stretching | 0 Comments
Today’s article was contributed by Jane Davis, a physical therapist whose experience ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics. Jane has translated her experience into the creation of The Fitness Balloon - A Manual for Exercise.
We met Jane in Daytona at the Florida Physical Therapy Association’s annual conference and were immediately uplifted by her enthusiasm [...]
By Chris Melton on Aug 21, 2007 in physical therapy | 0 Comments
Physical therapy takes time, effort and dedication from both the patient and the physical therapist.
Rising Health Costs Create Problems
Insurance companies are in a constant battle to limit costs while at the same time provide payment for reasonable services for the patient (if coverages are in place).
Who wins? Certainly not the patient. As payment [...]
By Chris Melton on Aug 13, 2007 in internal and external rotation, lymphedema, physical fitness, physical therapy, rehab products, the Rotater | 0 Comments
Scott Kay and I were in Daytona the last few days at the Florida Physical Therapy Association’s annual conference. The hospitality extended to us was wonderful (which we’ve come to expect) and the show went extremely well. The Rotater was a huge hit, again.
Shoulder Rehab Device Captures Attention
At first glance, physical therapists, athletic [...]
