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Deep Oscillation for Pain & Edema in LTC and Skilled Nursing
December 17, 2019
Restoring function is a focus of rehabilitation for patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, and reducing pain and edema is an important step to achieving that goal. Learn how deep oscillation therapy can help.
Adjusting Interferential Waveform for Pain Management
December 03, 2019
IFC (interferential) is a very popular waveform for pain management, but it's important to know the proper way to modify the parameters of this waveform to maximize its effectiveness in reducing pain.
Electrode 101: Tips for Improving Electrotherapy Outcomes
November 19, 2019
Are you using the right size of electrode for the condition you are treating? Are you placing electrodes correctly? Answers for these questions and more are provided here, from a top-tier manufacturer of e-stim electrodes.
One Athlete's Struggle to Overcome MRSA
August 30, 2019
Athletes are no stranger to injury — it’s part of the game. In the heat of competition, especially at elite levels, sprains, bumps and bruises are to be expected. But something more dangerous lurks in locker rooms, weight rooms and athletic training rooms: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, better known as MRSA. Many athletes don’t expect to be sidelined by something off the field, but there are very real consequences for athletes who are infected.
How HIVAMAT Helps With Sports Injuries
July 19, 2019
How HIVAMAT Helps With Sports InjuriesAthletic injuries can be incredibly debilitating and cause individuals to miss time on the field, take a break from their favorite pass-time, or even struggle to perform routine activities. Traditional therapies take time, energy, and can be contraindicated in acute injuries. Richmar is proud to offer HIVAMAT, a form of FDA approved deep oscillation therapy that can accelerate recovery and help to eliminate many of the barriers to sport and musculoskeletal i...
How to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Hospital Rehabilitation
July 09, 2019
How to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Hospital RehabilitationAs medicine and healthcare have advanced, so too have bacteria and disease. The most prominent example of this is antibiotic resistance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) counts it as “one of the biggest public health challenges of our time.” It’s not an overstatement.
Three Ways to Prevent Staph and MRSA Infections in Hospital Rehab Departments
July 09, 2019
Three Ways to Prevent Staph and MRSA Infections in Hospital Rehab DepartmentsThe risk associated with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been decreasing in intensive care units lately. However, it and other staph infections have been increasing in rehab departments. This is troubling because these environments are crucial for patient recovery. Furthermore, infection preventionists owe it to their patients to provide a safe area for rehabilitation after an illness or inju...
Three Common Electrotherapy Mistakes that Lead to Infection
July 09, 2019
Three Common Electrotherapy Mistakes that Lead to InfectionElectric stimulation, or electrotherapy as it’s commonly referred to, is useful for patients in physical therapy. It can help with low back pain, surgical pain, muscle weakness, poor motor control, tendinitis and bursitis. However, as useful as it is for patients, sometimes it can worsen their conditions if proper precautions aren’t taken. To keep your patients safe, you need to be aware of how you could be putting them ...
The Risks of Multi-Use Electrodes
June 20, 2019
The Risks of Multi-Use Electrodes It would be easy to assume that the electrical current is the most dangerous aspect of using an electrode. However, in the environments where patients are cared for, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are actually the greater danger. According to one study, it’s estimated that 90,000 patients die annually due to HAIs. One overlooked source of these HAIs is the reuse of standard, self-adhesive electrodes. Let’s explore the risks of...
An Everyday Threat: Healthcare-Associated Infections
June 20, 2019
An Everyday Threat: Healthcare-Associated InfectionsWhether it’s due to lack of awareness or poor implementation of best practices, many healthcare settings adhere poorly to simple, effective infection prevention strategies. But it’s an issue that cannot be ignored. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) counts healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) as a serious threat to patient safety. In response to this issue, the U.S.
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