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NEW YORK, June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo will feature new innovations and treatments that will enhance client offerings for spa and salon owners. These new products will be displayed and demonstrated at the event taking place June 19-20, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120614/NY24981) The Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo gives spa, aesthetic and wellness professionals...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentra, a subsidiary of Humana Inc., announced today it has expanded its reach in the Hinesville, Ga. market with the opening of a new center dedicated entirely to physical therapy. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120529/MM15008LOGO) Located at 2367 W. Highway 196, the new Concentra Physical Therapy center features spacious new physical therapy bays, advanced rehabilitation programs, state-of-the-art...
Body Solutions, Inc., a New Jersey based fitness company offering traditional and MMA personal training, is also now offering Physical Therapy. NJ (PRWEB) June 08, 2012 New Jersey residents now have a new choice for a Physical Therapy provider. Body Solutions, Inc. has treated over 1,500+ people in the South Jersey region, including: Voorhees, Marlton, Cherry Hill, Medford, and Mount Laurel. The company is known for its prestigious personal training regimes, as well as having MMA...
The AAA all-suite resort offers vacation specials all summer long with 20% off spa treatments, dive-in movies, poolside buffets and family dance parties at Arizona’s only private resort water park Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) June 07, 2012 Arizona Grand Resort & Spa is offering a refreshing and fun-filled summer vacation the entire family can enjoy—from lounging at the resort’s private, 7-acre Oasis Water Park or taking in a dive-in movie to indulging in a refreshing spa treatment or...
LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Water therapy has long been a refuge for people seeking health and healing without the potentially dangerous or uncomfortable impact of therapy performed on land. In the absence of normal gravity, people who take advantage of water therapy can expect to achieve a fuller range of motion, decreased aches and pains, and a far more supportive environment in which to address physical complaints or promote recovery and agility. These excellent...
NEW YORK, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Peninsula Spa New York is pleased to announce that it was awarded the #1 Hotel Spa in the USA by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler in the June 2012 issue. The Peninsula Spa received a perfect score of 100, which is based on readers' scoring in the areas of treatment, staff and facilities. As a thank you to its loyal guests - and to welcome new guests - The Spa is offering special "Celebrate Summer" mid-week pricing of $175 (regular $195)...
For the past three years KORT Physical Therapy has been developing an Orthopaedic Residency program to assist in the education and development of the next generation of physical therapists by providing them with extensive on-site clinical care training. The program, which was recently accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE), is a year-long intensive clinical training and education experience that includes more than 150 hours of...
Over 50 NorthStar Alarm employees participate in local “Run to Walk” charity run for the Now I Can Foundation. Orem, UT (PRWEB) May 19, 2012 NorthStar Alarm, one of the nation’s largest home security companies participated in Saturday’s Run to Walk 5K in Provo, Utah. The Run to Walk 5K is an annual event that the Now I Can Foundation organizes to raise funds for children who are in need of physical or intensive therapy. 53 NorthStar employees and family members showed their...
NEW YORK, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A full slate of complimentary leading industry education is on tap at the New York Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo, June 19-20, at the Javits Center in New York, including the latest trends on health and wellness, skin brightening procedures and laser technologies. The Industry Education Theater on the Spa & Resort show floor will provide attendees with up to date access to the latest treatments, devices, trends, and marketing...
JACKSON, Miss., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American HealthTech, the Ultimate Connectivity Partner in post-acute care, announces automated interoperability with any therapy software package on the market today. "We're open for business with any therapy company," announced Teresa Chase, President and CEO, American HealthTech. Once connected, minutes and codes flow seamlessly from therapy to clinical and AR; and demographics, ADT, diagnosis, payor, ARD, physician information, and...
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Cold Compression Therapy is used to reduce pain and edema (swelling) for instances such as soft tissue injuries, strains, sprains, or post-surgical therapy. As the name suggests, the therapy includes the application of cold (cryotherapy) but also includes the principles of R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). Cryotherapy, application of cold or ice to the painful area, lowers the metabolic rate of the tissue and prevents further injury to the site from the inflammatory...
Heat therapy is a treatment in the medical field to relieve pain and improve over health. It can be a therapy used only once, repeatedly in rehabilitation sessions, or as part of an after-care routine in sports medicine. It can be delivered in many forms with success in all. How the Heat Helps As heat is introduced to the area, the temperature will increase beginning from the outer layer and moving deeper into the tissues. After the change in temperature, the blood vessels in the area of...
