Best Practice Case Studies-Anti-Gravity Treadmill Therapy

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Dexter Vu, a physical therapist at Los Gatos Orthopaedic Sports Therapy, introduces the Ultra-G machine designed for early rehabilitation by reducing patients' body weight during walking or running. This machine aids post-operative patients in reducing pain and starting exercise early, offering biofeedback for gait retraining. Ross Nakaji, another therapist, discusses using a handheld dynamometer as an alternative for assessing quadricep strength and limb symmetry. This cost-effective method involves assessing a patient's maximum force in pounds of torque, comparing it to the uninvolved side, and aiming for 85-95% symmetry.

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Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 27

Topic Knee

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2nd Edition, CASE 27

2nd Edition

Knee

Ultra-G machine

rehabilitation

biofeedback

dynamometer

quadricep strength