Articles Home

Join Nicola Goldsmith, MSc, SROT and Miriam May, SROT, clinical specialist neurorehabilitation, in this recorded webinar to explore positioning splints. There are numerous situations in clinical practice where rehabilitation therapists need to provide positioning splints for their clients. With a vast array of off-the-shelf splints available, selecting which one might be suitable is a minefield. In this webinar, Nicola and Miriam explore a wide range of these splints and discuss the merits and pitfalls of fit, lining, strapping, adaptability and customisation.

As patients recover, they need equipment to use in their home that will enable them to maintain their independence. The following are the top 10 products to send home with your patients to ensure they’re safe and comfortable with equipment that is suitable for their needs.

With the wide array of products available, choosing the right product may seem daunting. By investing in the right products, you are giving your patient the best possible positive outcomes available. When determining what to order next, check out the ten products below to add to your physiotherapy clinic.

Join Nicola Goldsmith, MSc, SROT in this Performance Health webinar, as we explore the different techniques we can use to address the problem of the swollen and stiff PIP joint.

Join Nicola Goldsmith, MSc, SROT in this Around the Thumb in 60 Minutes webinar to explore the complexities of splinting the thumb and common treatment modalities for conditions such as osteoarthritis to the CMC joint and De Quervain’s Disease.

It is no surprise that when you get into bed at the end of the day, you may feel restless and unable to relax. Your muscles need activity for proper circulation. If you’re sitting hunched at your computer, or stressed out in traffic, your aching muscles will need some help at the end of the day to relax. Every bit of exercise from stretching to meditation can help you feel better during the day and sleep better at night.

It is no surprise that when you get into bed at the end of the day, you may feel restless and unable to relax. Your muscles need activity for proper circulation. If you’re sitting hunched at your computer, or stressed out in traffic, your aching muscles will need some help at the end of the day to relax. Every bit of exercise from stretching to meditation can help you feel better during the day and sleep better at night.

So why exactly is exercise before bed so helpful for sleep?

It is no surprise that when you get into bed at the end of the day, you may feel restless and unable to relax. Your muscles need activity for proper circulation. If you’re sitting hunched at your computer, or stressed out in traffic, your aching muscles will need some help at the end of the day to relax. Every bit of exercise from stretching to meditation can help you feel better during the day and sleep better at night.

So why exactly is exercise before bed so helpful for sleep?

Caring for your loved one is one of the hardest jobs in the world. However, just like any flight attendant will explain, it is important that you put on your mask before helping the person next to you.