Tennessee University to Use Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Treatment
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is set to add focused ultrasound as a tool in the treatment of essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease.
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This Device Offers a Pain Management and Surgery Alternative
The sustained acoustic medicine device (sam) from ZetrOZ Systems is an FDA-cleared, long-duration ultrasound device, designed to treat arthritis and soft tissue injuries at home.
Tapping Into Pain: A Product Approach
Therapists can use the evidence base to tap into the tremendous potential of technology to manage pain symptoms. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Ryan McConnell, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT.
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Ultrasound Equal to DXA Data to Assess Bone Health
Data from ultrasonography of the calcaneus (heel bone) was equal to data gathered using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), which is considered the gold standard for assessing bone health, according to researchers.
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Modality Makeover for Pain Management
Form and function for products from cold packs and topicals to therapeutic laser have taken big steps forward in how they address pain symptoms. A feature for the January 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Frank Long, MS.
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When it Comes to Treating Tennis Elbow, One Size May Not Fit All
A meta-analysis of various nonsurgical treatments for tennis elbow suggests that the treatments are not better than placebos, and may increase the patients’ risk of adverse events.
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Researchers Begin US Trial of Focused Ultrasound to Treat Neuropathic Pain
Researchers from the University of Maryland Medical Center, led by Dheeraj Gandhi, MD, are conducting an early-stage, pilot trial that aims to establish the safety of destroying a small target in the brain to treat chronic neuropathic pain using Insightec’s Exablate Neuro device.
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Study Pinpoints Possible Role of Estrogen in Reducing Muscle Stiffness
Juntendo University researchers suggest that ESR1 rs2234693 polymorphism may be associated with both muscle injury and muscle stiffness.
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From Therapies to Recovery: How PTs Can Evolve
Supporting the body’s healing responses with technologies and sound clinical decisions keep outcomes on an upward arc, writes Gary Struble, PT, DPT, OCS.
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Direct Access to Physical Therapy Signed Into Law in Illinois
Illinois Gov Bruce Rauner has signed into law a bill that eliminates the requirement for patients to obtain a doctor’s prescription prior to seeking treatment from a licensed physical therapist.
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Hands-On Diagnostics PTs Earn Board Certification in Electrodiagnostics
Hands-On Diagnostics (HODS) announces it has achieved a 100% passing rate among its physical therapist student candidates preparing for the Board Certification Examination in Clinical Electrophysiology.
Read MorePain Management Product Showcase
The therapist’s toolkit for non-invasive and non-addicting options for pain relief has never been more diverse. This showcase is published in the June/July 2018 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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Heel Pain Sufferers: Avoid These Six Mistakes When Seeking Relief
Are you experiencing heel pain? According to Dr Ed Davis, a podiatrist based in San Antonio, there are six questions you should ask yourself when seeking treatment to avoid mistakes along the way.
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OnSight 3D Extremity System Receives Health Canada Class III License
Carestream Health announces that it has received a Health Canada Class III License for its CARESTREAM OnSight 3D Extremity System, designed to provide traditional or weight-bearing 3D images for the upper and lower extremities.
Read MoreProduct Guide 2018 — Pain Management
The Pain Management section of the Physical Therapy Products Product Guide (April/May 2018) explains the benefits and advanced features of some of the latest technologies developed to address pain symptoms.
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Facility-Based Equipment Hits Its Stride
Physical Therapy Products’ annual survey shows that budgets are being approved and growing larger, while industry workhorses continue to provide some of the best returns. A feature for the February/March 2018 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Frank Long, its editorial director.
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Zeroing In on Treatment Modalities
Modalities consistently play a role in pain management. Now therapists can identify the best modality to use with the help of diagnostic imaging for the PT outpatient clinic. A feature for the February/March 2018 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Dimitrios Kostopoulos, DPT, MD, PhD, DSc, ECS.
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