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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.

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Space Travel Souvenir: Back Pain

With growing numbers of humans venturing into space, experts predict an increase in the number of people experiencing the physical toll of such travel, including highly common forms of back pain, according to a new report.

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Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Affected by Joint Pain, Stiffness: CDC Report

Conditions like arthritis and gout that cause stiff and painful joints affect almost 1 in 4 adults in the United States, a new federal report says, WebMD reports.

Association News

APTA Campaign Aims to Promote Physical Therapy as Alternative to Opioids

The American Physical Therapy Association announces the launch of #ChoosePT, a campaign to educate the public about opioid abuse and promote physical therapy as a healthy and safe alternative for pain management.

Company News

TayCo External Ankle Brace Features Over-the-Shoe Design

The TayCo External Ankle Brace is designed to be worn over shoes and features a strap that locks the shoe into place to provide ankle support that doesn’t restrict normal function while recovering from injuries.

Research & Development

walkasins Tested for Longer-Term Effectiveness in Peripheral Neuropathy

RxFunction Inc announces its plans to conduct the walk2Wellness study, a long-term clinical trial to assess the long-term mobility and quality of life benefits among walkasins users living with peripheral neuropathy.