BTColumn – Cardiac rehabilitation made simple
Article by February 21, 2021
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by Dr. Dawn Scantlebury
So, you’ve been diagnosed with a heart problem. Maybe you had a heart attack and ended up requiring an angioplasty to dilate a blood vessel in your heart.
Or you had heart surgery.
What’s next? You’ve been home for a few weeks and your family refuses to allow you to lift anything more than your plate. The doctor said that you can go back to work in two weeks, but what if you get a heart attack at work? You are terrified!
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SELBYVILLE, Del., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ According to the latest report Rehabilitation Equipment Market by Product (Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Equipment, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Equipment, Neurological Rehabilitation Equipment), Regional Outlook, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2026 , by Global Market Insights, Inc., the market valuation of rehabilitation equipment will cross $31.2 billion by 2026.
Musculoskeletal segment in the rehabilitation equipment market accounted for more than USD 13.1 billion in 2019 driven by its increasing incidences of musculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries.
Growing incidences of musculoskeletal disorders will stimulate the demand for rehabilitation equipment. Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the major causes of disability worldwide. An increasing number of people suffering with amputation, tendon tears, back pain, osteoporosis, arthritis and repetitive stress injuries such as sprains,