Category: Exercise & Rehab

Exercise & Rehab

MedRisk Names New CEO

MedRisk, known for managed physical rehabilitation in workers’ compensation, announced the appointment of a new CEO, effective immediately.

Exercise & Rehab

New Research Project Examining Muscle Wasting Causes

Findings from the research could help prevent muscle wasting in the elderly and patients with advanced cancer.

Exercise & Rehab

Outfitting a New PT Clinic

This full-length feature provides a look inside how a physical therapy clinic chose what major equipment to buy before opening its doors to the public.

All

Luminis Health Partners With Luna for In-Home Physical Therapy

The collaboration between Luminis and Luna, known as Luminis Health PT At Home, will start taking appointments this fall.

Body Weight Support Systems

Physical Therapy with ZeroG Could Improve Outcomes, Studies Suggest

Patients who use the ZeroG Gait and Balance System during rehabilitation achieve higher clinical outcomes compared to standard of care.

Cardio & Conditioning

Tailored Workouts May Alleviate Long COVID Symptoms

A Spanish research team found a concurrent exercise program to be more effective in treating long COVID symptoms than self-guided programs.

Pilates

How Exercise Impacts Parkinson’s Disease

A regimen of intense exercise has been shown to be very beneficial for people with Parkinson's disease. A physician from Hackensack Meridian Health explains more in this article.

Strength

Study Explores Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults

A new study sheds light on how resistance training works to alleviate inflammation and oxidative stress at the cellular level, specifically for older adults.

Treatment Tables

Treatment Tables: What to Know Before the Show

Table manufacturer representatives share tips for how to select tables for your facility that will deliver function, quality, and value to clients and therapists, in Physical Therapy Products's October/November 2021 issue.

Fitness Apps, Home Fitness

Can Smart Wearables Do More Harm Than Good for Some?

Some wearable fitness and wellness trackers could pose serious risks for people who rely on certain devices to maintain their health.

Work Related Injuries

German Bionic Systems Showcases Exoskeletons for Workplaces at CES 2023

German Bionic Systems presents AI-powered exoskeletons to protect workers in physically demanding jobs, at CES 2003.