Use Of Physical Therapy Tables In Rehabilitative Therapy Programs

Physical therapy tables are necessary fixtures forpatient's condition, exercises may be performed alone
every therapy program. Physical therapy tables areor with the assistance of a therapist. An exercise
utilized to augment more than just physical therapyregimen will incorporate rehabilitation & exercise
programs, but pediatric therapy programs, geriatricequipment including physical therapy tables, floor
therapy programs, neurological therapy programs andmats, stationary bicycles, walkers, wheelchairs,
others. The physical therapy tables in our inventorypractice stairs, parallel bars, and pulley weights among
are designed to accommodate the needs of almostothers.
every patient, whether they're in a wheelchair orPhysical therapy programs also incorporate hot
require the use of walkers or other mobility aids. Each& cold therapies. Heat therapy can be applied
physical therapy table is easy to move, simple towith compresses, paraffin wax therapy, or by
adjust, and the crank handles on the physical therapysoaking in a whirlpool. This strategy aims to stimulate
tables are retractable so they won't present ana patient's circulation, relax muscles, and relieve pain.
obstacle or hazard to either patient or healthcareCold therapy can be applied with ice or soaking. As
provider. The physical therapy tables we carry arewell, massagers can help improve circulation, relieve
simply vital for any rehabilitation program and physicalpain and muscle spasms, reduce swelling, and help the
therapy procedure.patient to simply relax. Electrotherapy may also be
The purpose of physical therapy is to help patientsused to stimulate muscle and make them contract,
regain the use of their muscles, bones, and nervoushelping weakened or paralyzed muscles respond
system through the use of exercise equipment, heatagain.
therapy, cold therapy, massagers, whirlpool baths,Geriatric physical therapy encompasses a broad area
among a myriad of other techniques. Every physicalof issues that concern people as they age, but is
therapy treatment plan attempts to relieve pain,typically focused on the elderly. There are conditions
improve strength and mobility, and train patients tothat affect many people as they grow older including
perform necessary tasks in order to resume theirarthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, hip
everyday lifestyles. Physical therapy is oftenand joint replacement, balance disorders, and more.
prescribed to rehabilitate a patient after manyThe use of physical therapy treatment tables in
injuries, illnesses, and disease such as:geriatric physical therapy will help restore dexterity,
- Amputationsmovement, cognizance, object recognition, and more.
- ArthritisNeurological physical therapy focuses on individuals
- Burnswith a neurological disorder or disease, including
- Cancercerebral palsy, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis,
- Cardiac DiseaseParkinson's, stroke, spinal cord injuries, and others.
- Cervical and Lumbar DysfunctionCommon problems associated with neurological
- Neurological Problemsdisorders include vision impairment, poor balance,
- Orthopedic Injuriesparalysis, and loss of functional independence.
- Pulmonary DiseaseTherapists use physical therapy treatment tables to
- Spinal Cord Injurieswork with patients to improve these areas of
- Strokedysfunction.
- Traumatic Brain InjuriesPediatric physical therapy uses a wide variety of
The duration of any physical therapy program variesmodalities to treat disorders in children. Physical
depending on the severity of the injury or illnesstherapy tables will be utilized as work stations to
being treated as well as the patient's response toimprove motor skills, coordination, as well as cognitive
therapy.and sensory processing. Children with developmental
Physical therapy tables are commonly used indelays, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and torticollis are a
exercise regimens, the best known and most widelyfew of the patients treated by pediatric physical
used form of physical therapy. Depending on thetherapists.