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Live Music May Relax, Alleviate Pain in Pediatric Patients

Music doesn’t just improve moods in adults. It can also have a profound effect on some of the youngest, sickest hospital patients, according to new research.

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Varian’s Embozene Is an FDA Breakthrough

Varian announces that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company Breakthrough Device Designation for its Embozene microspheres for genicular artery embolization (GAE) for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.

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Strength Training for Pain Relief

Incorporating strengthening exercises into physical therapy can enhance recovery and relieve pain, although clients and even some physical therapists might need some convincing, Nate Murray, PT, shares in the October/November 2021 issue of Physical Therapy Products.

Exercise & Rehab

Neck Hammock for Pain Relief Available on Kickstarter

Developed by a physical therapist based on the principles of cervical traction, the Neck Hammock is a portable and compact unit designed to help relieve neck pain from home, work, or anywhere.

Neurological

Brace for It!

A growing selection of orthotic braces expands the possibilities for fit and function for users from all walks of life. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Rachel Doucet, MSc PT, BSc KINE, and Amy Wallace McDevitt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT.

Orthopedics

Should Physical Therapy Be Used as Rehab After Hip Replacement?

A study presented during the recent American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting suggests that physical therapy after hip replacement surgery may not be necessary.

Sports Medicine

Application of Shock Waves May Be Able to Speed Up Muscle Healing

Applying low-frequency shock waves to muscles may be a potential new way to speed up the healing process.

Pain Management

PT as Preventive Medicine? MDs and Therapists See it Differently

A women's wellness magazine recently reported that physical therapists say they regularly see patients who aren’t injured, and who use physical therapy as a form of preventative medicine. Some physicians, however, presented a contrasting viewpoint.

Practice Management

Cracking the Code for Delivering PT Via Telehealth

Simple exercise tools and online platforms get the spotlight as a complementary option for delivery of services. A feature for the June/July 2020 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Taylor C. Kucera, PT, DPT, MBA, SCS, CSCS, and Chris Chalko, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS.