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Life Stressors Could Contribute to Multiple Sclerosis Flares, Disability

Researchers discovered that stressful events in childhood and adulthood contributed significantly to participants’ level of disability and multiple sclerosis flares.

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Study: Majority of Physiotherapists Consider Using Virtual Reality

The majority of physiotherapists in the Netherlands and Belgium are not yet working with virtual reality (VR), but are considering using this technology in their treatments in the long term.

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Considering Cannabinoid Topical Agents for Pain Management

Topical analgesics, including those with CBD, are effective as a complement to other pain management strategies, writes Erson Religioso III, DPT, in this feature article.

Exercise & Rehab

Oregon Senate Passes Expanded Workers’ Compensation Bill

The bill would allow workers to get paid for time spent getting physical therapy to treat workplace injuries.

Neurological

Brain Injury Informs Care Model for Domestic Violence

A study found that a focus on addressing common brain injuries of domestic violence survivors leads to improved care.

Orthopedics

New Guideline for Elective Hip, Knee Replacement Timing

This guideline focuses on the timing of hip and knee arthroplasty, and when additional nonoperative treatment or delays for medical optimization are appropriate for patients.

Sports Medicine

KT Tape Rebrands, Shortens Name to KT

KT Tape, known for its kinesiology tape, is rebranding to KT. The rebrand features a new logo, visual identity, packaging, and website.

Pain Management

Fibromyalgia May Alter Brain’s Pain Processing Ability

A study found that the brain of people with fibromyalgia may be impaired in its ability to process and control pain.

Practice Management

Arkansas PT Program Offering New Scholarship

This University of Central Arkansas PT scholarship was created thanks to a gift from distinguished alum William S. (Sandy) Quillen, PT, DPT, PhD, FACSM.