A Neuromuscular electrical stimulation NMES unit is a clinical device that delivers controlled electrical pulses through skin electrodes to stimulate peripheral motor nerves and produce muscle contractions. In day-to-day hospital operations, this medical equipment is commonly associated with rehabilitation (physiotherapy and occupational therapy), but it can also appear in acute care pathways where preventing weakness, supporting mobility, and accelerating functional recovery are priorities.

A Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation TENS unit is a small, usually battery-powered medical device that delivers low-voltage electrical pulses through electrodes placed on the skin. It is most commonly used as a non-invasive adjunct for pain management in rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, and (in some organizations) inpatient care, with practices varying by country, specialty, and local protocol.

Dynamometer handgrip is a clinical device used to measure how much force a person can generate when squeezing with the hand. In hospitals and clinics, it is commonly used as an objective, repeatable way to document grip strength over time, support functional assessment, and standardize communication across teams (for example, therapy, rehabilitation, orthopedics, geriatrics, and occupational health).

A Goniometer is a simple but high-impact clinical device used to measure joint angles and range of motion (ROM) in degrees. You will see it in outpatient clinics, inpatient rehabilitation, orthopedic wards, sports medicine, and therapy services—anywhere clinicians need an objective way to document movement limitations and track change over time.

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Parallel bars are a common piece of rehabilitation **medical equipment** used to help patients practice standing, balance, transfers, and walking in a controlled, highly supported environment. You will see Parallel bars in acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation units, outpatient physiotherapy clinics, and community rehabilitation centers. They are also widely used in teaching settings because they make gait (walking) and mobility training observable, repeatable, and safer for learners and supervising clinicians.

Upper body ergometer is a piece of medical equipment designed for controlled, measurable exercise using the arms and upper trunk. You may also hear it called an “arm ergometer,” “arm-crank ergometer,” or “upper-limb cycle,” but the clinical intent is similar: provide repeatable upper-extremity activity with adjustable resistance while capturing basic performance data (such as cadence and work).

Stationary bike rehab is a rehabilitation-focused cycling system used as medical equipment in hospitals, clinics, and therapy centers to deliver controlled, repeatable lower-limb (and sometimes upper-limb) exercise. Depending on the model, it may be a simple mechanically braked cycle, an electronically controlled cycle ergometer (a device that measures work output), or a motor-assisted unit that can move the pedals for passive or active-assisted therapy.

Treadmill rehab refers to the use of a clinical treadmill as a supervised therapeutic tool for rehabilitation, conditioning, and functional retraining. Unlike consumer fitness treadmills, Treadmill rehab systems are typically designed for clinical workflows: safer patient access, more controllable speed and incline changes, more durable frames, and (in many models) compatibility with gait harnesses or body-weight support (BWS) systems.

Intraoral scanner is a handheld optical **medical device** used to capture a digital impression of teeth, gingiva (gums), and other intraoral structures. Instead of using traditional impression materials (such as alginate or silicone) to create a physical mold, it creates a three-dimensional (3D) dataset that can be viewed immediately, stored, and shared for treatment planning and fabrication workflows.