Healthcare is a massive industry. An article on The Conversation notes that it is “an industry too big too fail,” as it accounts for almost 20% of America’s GDP. It is also the “the job engine for the U.S. economy,” having added 2.8 million jobs from 2006 to 2016. Today Maryville University details how “healthcare represents nearly 9% […]

Back pain can be caused by any number of things: injury, inflammation, posture — even your sleeping position. Whatever the cause is, if you have any form of back pain, there’s a good chance that it’s hard for you to get a good night’s rest. Instead of suffering through it, try these ideas to dial […]

Life doesn’t stop for your sciatica. If exercises, stretches, and posture aren’t enough to ease your pain, then you’ll have to add another arrow to your quiver to make your pain manageable. A TENS unit can be that secret weapon. It’s a device that uses electric currents to alleviate pain in two ways: 1. It […]

If you have undergone shoulder surgery, you will face many challenges during your recovery, the most serious being debilitating muscle stiffness. To combat this painful condition, your doctor or physical therapist may recommend a rental of shoulder CPM machine (continuous passive motion)  as part of your rehabilitative care. Shoulder CPM machine play in conjunction with […]

Those of us who love tossing a football, or working in our yards on the weekend, may injure ourselves during these activities. We experience the stiffness, pain, and inflammation associated with a pulled muscle or ligament strain or sprain. Treating and recovering from these types of injuries can take a while, but some of the […]

Throughout our lifetime, we will almost certainly experience the discomfort of a pulled back muscle. It may come from a traumatic accident or merely twisting the wrong way when playing sports, but the debilitating pain will still be present. Whatever scenario led you to hurt yourself, making a full recovery is a top priority to […]

Those who have ACL surgery scheduled may wonder how long the recovery process takes.  The reality is that your body will take several months to heal after your procedure, so it’s important to understand how your body bounces back. While your doctor is your best source for advice about how ACL surgery will affect your […]

Undergoing a knee surgery to repair longtime wear and tear or an unexpected injury, leaves many with a difficult recovery process. You know that rehabilitative therapy is key to your recovery, but how will you manage the pain and stiffness associated with your procedure? Many patients rent a Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machine to fight […]

Getting the best possible results is critical to the recovery process after surgery, or for treating pain in non-surgical applications, such as following a sports injury, car accident, or workers’ compensation injury is important to all New Yorkers. Game Ready® Ice Machine has re-engineered the traditional recovery method into something that truly benefits thousands of […]

Continuous Passive Motion machines (or CPM machine) are a popular way to help New Yorkers recover after surgery by helping to safely exercise important joints like the knee and shoulder.  This machine encourages and strengthens by automatically bending and manipulating the points of our bodies in slow, consistent movements. Throughout the years, studies have shown […]