The TRACK feature of the mTrigger biofeedback application provides fast and reliable exercise data right at your fingertips. Tracking exercises is a simple way for providers to analyze objective information. While mTrigger’s visual biofeedback is [...]
Today I am jointed by Dr. Joe DeHope, an embedded physical therapist for the Air Force in Colorado Springs. Joe received his undergraduate degree and a Master’s in Sports Psychology and Motor Behavior from the [...]
Biofeedback is a widely underutilized tool that can transform the way you practice. Physical therapist across the country have been implementing this simple tool with tremendous results in their patient outcomes. In this blog post, we [...]
Scroll down to access your Dysphagia Protocol download The use of surface electromyography (sEMG) as a biofeedback tool in the treatment of dysphagia has shown promising results, particularly in post-stroke patients.1 Research demonstrates activation levels [...]
Using mTrigger Biofeedback to Improve Dysphagia Article Authored by: Jamie Schmidt, M.S., CCC-SLP Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, is a common condition that requires a multidisciplinary approach for effective treatment and management. This team often includes [...]
Scapular focused exercises are commonly prescribed in a rehabilitation program for shoulder pain, rotator cuff dysfunction, shoulder impingement, shoulder instability, and several other conditions.(1,2) Physical therapists' will often use several different tactile, verbal, visual, or [...]
Rehabilitation has made remarkable strides in recent years, thanks to the integration of technology into therapeutic practices. One of the most transformative tools in modern rehabilitation is visual biofeedback, a method that provides real-time, interactive [...]
Injuries and patient cases that require muscle or nerve transfer surgery are often complicated and lengthy. The amount of time it takes for nerves to re-grow and re-innervate is nothing short of slow and cumbersome. [...]
The muscles of the anterior hip are often not trained directly in physical therapy. The posterior hip, including the glute muscles, is often the primary focus with exercises. However, in certain presentations such as hip [...]
For individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI), maintaining mobility and independence often relies heavily on wheelchair use. However, the repetitive demands of propulsion and transfers can lead to significant shoulder pain—a common yet complex challenge [...]
