Physical Therapy Tools

noun A long stick with a crosspiece at the top, used as a support under the armpit by a lame person.

• The patient used a crutch to help support their weight while recovering from a leg injury.
• I saw him hobbling around on crutches after spraining his ankle.
• She's been leaning on her friends like a crutch ever since her breakup.
• His fear of failure had become a crutch, holding him back from taking risks.

noun A small plastic bag filled with ice or a gel substance, used for applying cold to a specific area of the body to reduce swelling or pain.

• The nurse applied an ice pack to reduce the swelling in the patient's ankle.
• I always keep an ice pack in the freezer for when I get a headache.
• My friend told me to put an ice pack on my sprained wrist to help with the pain.
• After a long day of work, a relaxing bath feels like an ice pack for the soul.

noun A device used by musicians to mark time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick

• The musician used a metronome to keep time while practicing the piece.
• I can't play the piano without my trusty metronome to help me stay on beat.
• I need to grab my metronome before we start jamming out.
• His heart beat like a metronome, steady and unwavering.

noun a strong fabric sheet attached by springs to a metal frame and used as a springboard in tumbling

• The children were taking turns jumping on the trampoline at the playground.
• I love bouncing on the trampoline in my backyard.
• Let's hit up the tramp and practice some flips.
• Her emotions were bouncing around like a trampoline, up and down uncontrollably.

noun a device consisting of a continuous moving belt on which a person can walk or run while remaining in one place

• The gym has a variety of exercise equipment, including treadmills for cardio workouts.
• I usually watch TV while running on the treadmill at home.
• I need to hit the treadmill to work off all those cookies I ate.
• Being stuck in a dead-end job feels like running on a treadmill - lots of effort but no progress.

noun a type of controller used in video games that allows players to interact with the game by dancing or stepping on designated areas

• The dance pad is a popular accessory for rhythm games.
• I love playing on the dance pad with my friends at parties.
• Let's bust out the dance pad and show off our moves!
• Using the dance pad as a metaphor, she navigated through the challenges with grace and precision.