Resources — Physical Therapy
SCIFIT Rehabilitation Equipment: How to Choose the Right Machine for Your Facility
Posted by Brian Burfield on
Choosing the right SCIFIT rehabilitation equipment can help physical therapy clinics, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, senior care facilities, and other healthcare organizations create more adaptable exercise programs for a wide range of users. From upper-body ergometers to total-body exercisers and recumbent steppers, SCIFIT offers several commercial exercise machines designed with accessibility, adjustability, and progressive exercise in mind. But which SCIFIT machine is the right choice for your facility? In this guide, we'll compare the SCIFIT PRO1, PRO1000, PRO2, and StepOne and explain the major differences between these popular rehabilitation exercise machines. If you're ready to compare available models, browse our complete...
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Hydrotherapy Equipment for Athletic Training Rooms: Whirlpools vs. Cold Plunge Tanks
Posted by Brian Burfield on
Athletic training rooms have evolved considerably over the past several decades. Today's schools, colleges, universities, sports medicine clinics, rehabilitation centers, and professional sports organizations often rely on a combination of therapeutic hydrotherapy and cold water immersion equipment to support athlete recovery, rehabilitation, and return-to-play programs. Two of the most common categories of equipment are therapeutic whirlpools and commercial cold plunge tanks. Although both involve water-based treatment, they serve different purposes and are frequently used as complementary tools within athletic training and rehabilitation facilities. This guide explains the differences between therapeutic whirlpools and commercial cold tanks, discusses when each may be...