...  on the requirements of the patients. Some of the additional basic and usual equipment in a physical therapy clinic includes an ultrasound machine, TENS, electronic muscle stimulus, hydroculator units, stationary bikes, paraffin bathtub, traction, gym balls, diathermy, parallel bars, exercise mats, weight coaching equipment, etc. These are used to strengthen and stimulate motor functions and treat other challenges that patients face. As a result of of the nature of diseases and ailments physical therapy patients face, the clinic must have an environment of calm and positivity to it as promoted by its staff members to encourage and improve the patients’ vanity and well-being. For example, the morale of a stroke patient who is used to independence however is now wheelchair bound is liable to depression and low self-esteem. Clinic staff must be sensitive to this and trained to interact and care for the patient appropriately, ultimately contributing to the patient’s ...