Smart Physio Setup: Top Manual + Electrical Equipment & How to Use Them 💡🧰

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Smart Physio Setup: Top Manual + Electrical Equipment & How to Use Them 💡🧰

 

✅ MANUAL PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT

Non-electrical tools used for assessment, mobility, strength, coordination, stretching, and rehab.

Equipment Name

Clinical Use

Goniometer (Universal/Finger/Spinal)

Measuring range of motion (ROM) of joints

Inclinometer

Accurate spinal and joint ROM measurement

Tape Measure

Muscle girth, limb length, posture assessment

Posture Grid

Visual postural analysis

Reflex Hammer

Testing deep tendon reflexes (neurological assessment)

Scoliometer

Measuring the angle of scoliosis (spinal curve)

Resistance Bands / Theraband

Muscle strengthening, progressive resistance exercise

Weight Cuffs / Dumbbells

Resistance training, strengthening specific muscle groups

Medicine Ball / Slam Ball

Functional and core strength training

Hand Gripper / Grip Strengthener

Improve grip strength, post-fracture or stroke rehab

Therapeutic Putty

Hand and finger strengthening, coordination training

Finger Ladder / Shoulder Ladder

Improve ROM and coordination in the shoulder

Shoulder Pulley / Overdoor Pulley

Shoulder mobilization post-injury or surgery

Shoulder Wheel

Improve abduction and flexion of the shoulder

Foam Roller

Myofascial release, self-massage, improving flexibility

Swiss Ball / Gym Ball

Core stability, balance training, posture improvement

Balance Board / Wobble Board

Ankle/knee proprioception, neuromuscular control

BOSU Ball / Balance Pad / Airex Pad

Dynamic balance and coordination enhancement

Parallel Bars

Gait training, stroke, spinal cord injury, balance training

Crutches (Axillary / Forearm)

Assist in mobility during lower limb injury or post-op recovery

Walker / Walking Stick / Quad Cane

Ambulation support for elderly or post-operative patients

Treadmill (Manual)

Controlled gait training and endurance building

CPM Machine (Passive Motion)

Passive mobilization of joints (e.g., knee post-TKR)

Stretching Belt / Yoga Strap

Assisted stretching of tight muscles like hamstrings or calves

Finger Web / Spring Grippers

Dexterity and strength training for hand and fingers

Peg Boards

Hand-eye coordination, cognitive and motor training

⚡️ ELECTRICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT

Machines that use electrical, thermal, sound, or light energy for therapy.

Equipment Name

Clinical Use

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)

Pain relief via gate control and endorphin release

IFT (Interferential Therapy)

Deep pain relief, increased circulation, edema reduction

Ultrasound Therapy (UST)

Deep heating, reduces inflammation, tendon/ligament injuries

Short Wave Diathermy (SWD)

Deep tissue heating, muscle relaxation, pain relief

Microwave Diathermy (MWD)

Superficial tissue heating for pain and stiffness

Laser Therapy (LLLT)

Tissue healing, pain relief, anti-inflammatory

Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) Lamp

Skin conditions (psoriasis, acne), wound healing

Infrared Radiation (IRR) Lamp

Superficial heat, muscle relaxation, blood circulation

Galvanic Current Unit

Denervated muscle stimulation, iontophoresis, electrodiagnosis

Faradic Current Unit

Partially innervated muscle strengthening

Russian Current Stimulator

Intense muscle strengthening (e.g., in athletes)

NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation)

Improve voluntary muscle contraction in weak patients

FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation)

Restores functional movement like walking in neurological disorders

Shockwave Therapy Machine

Breaks scar tissue, promotes healing in chronic tendinopathies

Biofeedback (EMG Feedback)

Teaches voluntary control over muscles, helps pelvic floor & postural rehab

Paraffin Wax Bath Unit

Heat therapy for small joints (RA, OA)

Hydrocollator Unit

Moist hot packs for superficial heating and muscle relaxation

Cryotherapy Unit / Cold Packs

Reduces inflammation, swelling, acute injuries

Whirlpool / Contrast Bath Unit

Hydrotherapy for circulation and desensitization

Traction Machine (Cervical/Lumbar)

Spinal decompression for disc issues, nerve impingement

Combination Therapy Unit

Combines TENS, IFT, UST in one machine for multiple treatment goals

Isokinetic Dynamometer (e.g., Biodex)

Measures muscle strength dynamically under constant speed

Robotic Gait Trainer / Lokomat

Robotic-assisted walking for stroke/spinal cord injuries

Virtual Reality Rehab Equipment

Neuromotor rehab through engaging virtual environments

Electrogoniometer / Motion Sensors

Measures joint ROM in real time

Pressure Biofeedback Device

Core and postural muscle control training

 


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