Rehabilitation and therapy equipment is used in most cases for physiotherapy. They are used, for example, to perform muscle tests, electrical tests and, of course, to measure the movement of joints.
There are, of course, different types of treatment with rehabilitation and therapy equipment, which of them is the best for a person, then decides the physiotherapist. A therapy can be, for example, electrotherapy. In this, as the name implies, electricity is applied, it is treated, certain areas of the body with direct or alternating current.
Then there is also hydrotherapy, here water is used for treatment. It is mainly used the temperature stimulus such as ice, warm and cold water. In this method of treatment, exercise equipment such as a functional chest is also used.
There is also a sling therapy, in which the patient hangs on a sling attached to a calf, so the back, abdomen and buttocks are treated.
Thermotherapy is probably the most common, there is a distinction between heat and cold therapy. Heat therapy also includes ultrasound therapy, here a patient is treated with local heat applications. It also includes mud packs such as fango, infrared and hyperthermia baths. Cold therapy, as the name suggests, is the exact opposite, where cold is used for healing.
Rehab and therapy equipment for home use
Anyone who has had therapy with a physiotherapist can gain experience with home therapy equipment. There are good used and new devices that can be used in your own home as well as in a practice. Of course, there are also reclining benches in various practices, which can also be used well for personal use.
In Internet there are several dealers who want to sell rehabilitation and therapy equipment for home use. Since a lot of the equipment has very high prices, some of the dealers also offer installment payments. This is especially important for high-end equipment and machines, because they sometimes have prices of over 10,000 euros.
Which of the rehabilitation and therapy equipment is suitable for the home can possibly be discussed with the therapist. He will certainly have suggestions on how often these measures should be used, so that a balance is created and not too much of a good thing is done.
The place must be right
Some of the rehabilitation and therapy equipment has its size, of course, so before buying it is necessary to make sure that there is enough space available, because in a damp basement, perhaps, the sensitive equipment must not be stored under any circumstances.
Therapy and fitness often go hand in hand and that is why rehabilitation and therapy equipment should not only be used by those in need, but also by those who want to do something for their health as a preventive measure. A therapist or perhaps even the fitness trainer can also answer which exercises are suitable for this, because some of the machines and equipment are very similar to those in a gym.
The rehab and therapy machines are, for example, those for people who have suffered a stroke, have paraplegia, have a traumatic brain injury or suffer from Parkinson's disease. Also, for those who have multiple sclerosis, there are various devices to relieve pain.
Rehab and therapy devices are especially popular with patients who struggle with back problems. They are spared the trip to a doctor's office and can easily replicate the exercises learned from a therapist at home.
Buying the equipment
If you want to buy a rehabilitation and therapy device, you should consult a professional if possible, so that the right device finds its way to your home. The professional is of course also the right contact person for safety and will certainly be happy to give tips on the correct use of the equipment as well as on the most common mistakes.
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Published on: 26 January 2015