How Gardening Increases Physical Activity, Overall Health
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder found that community gardening increases physical activity and provides many more benefits that could help physical therapy patients.
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This 15-Minute Foam Roller Workout Is Really Just a Full-Body Massage That ‘Hurts So Good’
Chloe De Winter of Go Chlo Pilates demonstrates a 15-minute foam roller workout that doubles as a full-body rubdown that *hurts so good,* Well + Good reports.
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Agile Virtual Care Now Offers Virtual Physical Therapy
Virtual physical therapy services are now available via Agile Virtual Care, a comprehensive telehealth solution to help make physical therapy convenient and safely accessible.
Pandemic Plump
The typical cycle of childhood weight gain during summer vacation has been undone by the COVID-19 pandemic’s stay-at-home policies.
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The Case for Dynamic Stretching
It comes down to increasing muscle strength throughout a full range of motion with benefits that extend far beyond improved joint stability. Check out these examples.
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Physical Therapy at Home Made Easy with This Guide
Faculty and students from University of Manitoba have created a guide to help people find online resources to assist with their physical therapy needs at home.
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BridgeHealth Partners With WebPT to Deliver Telehealth Prehab and Rehab Solution
Through the WebPT Networks program, Denver-based BridgeHealth will provide members access to flexible physical therapy solutions – Flex-PT – at no additional cost to its plan sponsors and their members through December 31, 2020.
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Excy Unveils New Bed Bicycle and No-Slip Adaptive Foot Pedal for Bedridden Riders
Excy, Seattle, announces the XCS Bed Bike and the Hang in There (HIT) Adaptive Bike Pedal, which offers a way for users to pedal in a supine fashion to help combat the detrimental effects of being in bed without physical activity.
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This Can Improve Mobility for Spinal Stenosis Patients
Mary Conway, PT MOMT, investigates how a seated elliptical device can help make it easier for spinal stenosis patients to integrate regular exercise into their daily activities.
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Does Athletico Have a Good Idea?
Poor muscle strength, balance issues, and pain symptoms are among the complications that affect people recovering from COVID-19. Why shouldn’t this population have its own rehab program? Athletico thinks it should.
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SWORD Health Launches PT-Enabled Pulmonary Rehab for COVID-19 Recovery from Home
SWORD Health launches a remote pulmonary rehabilitation program to meet the urgent need for and significant shortage of rehabilitation programs for COVID-19 patients. The program pairs physical therapists with medical-grade and wearable technology so patients can make a full recovery from the comfort and safety of their homes.
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Omada Health Acquires Physera, a Provider of Virtual Physical Therapy
Omada Health adds virtual musculoskeletal care to its suite of digital services with its acquisition of digital health startup Physera.
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Telehealth with Motus Home Robots Overcome COVID-19 Limitations and PT/OT Furloughs
Medicare coverage for telehealth with Motus devices is now allowing patients to regain access to healthcare, Motus Nova reports.
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Home Office ≠ Torture Chamber
Many therapists are still stuck working at home where bad habits and terrible furniture abound. Good ergonomics can protect against some of these work-at-home pitfalls. Check out these expert tips to keep your workspace from becoming a torture chamber.
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Sitting is Considered the ‘New Smoking.’ Here’s How a Standing Desk Could Help
A standing desk may help improve back and joint pain, help keep you moving to lower your risk of weight gain and obesity, and help keep your hips from becoming tight, a pain management specialist notes in Forbes.
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5 Ways Working from Home Can Affect Your Body – and How You Can Overcome Them
Working from home can throw your body out of whack. But keep these points in mind to help you soften the blow, per Yahoo Life.
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Back Pain Relief For the Work-at-Home Era
A spinal stabilization exercise program for managing lower back pain for people who perform a sedentary job provides relief that lasts three times longer than usual treatment, News-Medical.net reports.
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You Can Take Care of Yourself in Coronavirus Quarantine, Starting Right Now
Dani Johnson, a physical therapist at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, encourages people who are staying home to get creative when it comes to exercise.
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