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.
Nearly 30% of US adults younger than age 45 do not know all five of the most common stroke symptoms, according to a study published in Stroke, the American Heart Association notes.
Parker Hannifin Corp announces it has received expanded FDA clearance for its Indego exoskeleton, for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) levels T3 and below in home and community settings.
Scott Anderson, formerly the athletic director at Stanford University, joins SyncThink as chief customer officer. In addition, SyncThink opens a permanent office in Palo Alto, Calif.
Rehabilitation technologies can help patients return to walking and an active lifestyle after stroke and other neurological disorders. A feature in the latest issue of Physical Therapy Products magazine.
Runners may be less prone to injury while barefoot than while wearing pricey running shoes, according to a recent study.
The cost of prescriptions for multiple sclerosis (MS) drugs nearly tripled over seven years, and the introduction of a generic version of one of the most common drugs had little overall effect on prices, according to a recent study in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Patient-centered care, a multi-disciplinary team, and technology play key roles in getting the best results. A feature for the June/July 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products magazine by Kelley Limbauan, PT, DPT.
People with Parkinson's disease who participate in a special, non-contact boxing program may have better quality of life and be more likely to exercise than those who do not participate, according to a recent study.