Category: Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Researchers Find Regional Concussion Diagnosis Variations

Researchers say significant geographic variations in concussion diagnoses in emergency departments highlight the need for strategies to address disparities.

Sports Medicine

Physical Therapy for Runners

In this Physical Therapy Products feature, the author shares that whatever a runner’s goals or abilities, everything must start with basic core strength and stability, along with single-leg strength, stability, and proprioception.

ACL/MCL Repair

Why Women Are More Prone to ACL Injuries, and a Procedure to Aid Recovery

Women, who are at increased risk for ACL injuries, stand to benefit from a relatively new procedure that promotes the body’s own healing processes to join the ends of a torn ACL.

Sports Braces

Adaptive Pants Accommodate Leg Braces and Casts

You can zip the pants on around the legs in a standing position or while lying down, and the calf and hem of the pant can be vented to accommodate braces and casts.

Recovery

RecoveryOne Named Among 2022 CB Insights’ Digital Health 150

CB Insights names RecoveryOne to its Digital Health 150, showcasing the 150 most promising private digital health companies of 2022.

Soft Tissue Mobilization

Frozen Shoulder Wisdom From Dr. Oz

Television's Dr. Oz teams up with a lifestyle medicine physician to recommend at-home treatment for frozen shoulder. Is their advice ready for prime time?

Sprains & Strains

Physical Therapy May be as Good as Surgery for Achilles Tendon Rupture

Most patients with Achilles tendon rupture can forgo surgery and still have a good outcome, a recent study suggests.

Therapeutic Tape & Wraps

KT Ice Product Line Launches

The KT Ice series features products tailored to support individuals at every stage of their fitness journey, including during physical therapy.