Category: Exercise & Rehab

Exercise & Rehab

OPTP Releases Stretch Out Strap Pro

Stretch Out Strap Pro is an enhanced version of its OPTP's original stretching strap that adds a centered 11th loop to improve symmetry, safety, and exercise versatility.

Exercise & Rehab

Studies in Microgravity to Lead to New Sarcopenia Treatments

Researchers successfully modeled age-related muscle loss using tissue chips in microgravity, studying sarcopenia in ways not possible on Earth.

Exercise & Rehab

Using VR to Enhance Patient Engagement and Outcomes

Discover how virtual reality (VR) revolutionizes physical therapy, enhancing patient engagement and outcomes. Penumbra's immersive VR therapies offer efficient recovery, increased intensity, and enriched treatment experiences, transforming rehabilitation and enabling personalized care.

All

Study: Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Parkinson’s Risk

A Korean study reveals a link between restless legs syndrome and Parkinson’s disease, highlighting opportunities for potential prevention.

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

Supervised Exercise Therapy Safe for People with Heart Failure

The AHA/ACC joint scientific statement says supervised exercise therapy may even be more effective than medications for people with heart failure.

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

BFRRE Could Help Counteract Sarcopenia

BFRRE allows users to build muscle mass while avoiding the injury risk that comes with heavier weights.

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

Bringing Physical Therapy Home with the Help of AI, RTM

AI-driven, in-home care, under the watchful eye of a physical therapist, has been significantly enhanced by new tech and collaboration.

Work Related Injuries

MedRisk Names New CEO

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