Emerging trends point toward combining traditional treatments with new, noninvasive technologies for successful pain management and restoration of function. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Rushi Shahiwala, PT.
Adolescents can speed their recovery after a sport-related concussion and reduce their risk of experiencing protracted recovery if they engage in aerobic exercise within 10 days of getting injured, according to a new University at Buffalo study.
Ice is commonly applied to sore muscles in order to reduce inflammation after an injury. However, doing so may actually prolong the healing process by delaying muscle regeneration, Kobe University researchers suggest, in Journal of Applied Physiology.
A rapid recovery protocol (RRP) leads to increased range of motion (ROM) and decreased length of stay (LOS) in the 12 months after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), research published recently in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) suggests.
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Elastic bandages and compression garments are widely used in sports to facilitate recovery and prevent injuries. They can also reduce strength loss after strenuous exercise, Tohoku University researchers suggest, in the European Journal of Applied Physiology.
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Training one arm can improve strength and decrease muscle loss in the other arm – without even moving it, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU), published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Sports Science, suggests.
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Hyperice announces a multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), which will include a future investment by MLB in the recovery technology provider.
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Despite the optimism of a quick return to play, the process of moving a post-ACL athlete safely back to competition is a complex proposition. A feature for the August/September 2020 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Chris Gabriel, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS.
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A University of Alberta researcher has found a treatment that increases the speed of nerve regeneration by three to five times, leading to much better outcomes for trauma surgery patients. The study is published in Annals of Neurology.
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As undergraduates in Stanford’s Biodesign for Digital Health course, teammates Ryan Kalili and James Savoldelli set out to help injured athletes do their homework — not their academic homework, but the part of their prescribed physical therapy regimen that must be done regularly at home to maximize healing, according to Scope.
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Many athletes are unclear about whether office visits are safe or virtual visits are effective. Their own judgement and a simple evaluation can help them decide.
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Biodex Medical Systems Inc enhances its recently released Advantage BX software with new reporting capabilities focused on safely returning injured athletes back to play.
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Platelet-rich plasma combined with physical therapy for hamstring injury did not yield significant reductions in time to return to play or reinjury rates compared with no treatment or physical therapy alone, according to a study published recently in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
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DJO introduces the new DonJoy X-ROM Post-Op Knee Brace, featuring a revamped hinge design and quick-lock ability to help enhance ROM control and protection.
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Hyperice expands beyond sports and fitness with the creation of its Human Health division, to provide non-invasive wellness solutions for those who can use them for rehab and wellness purposes.
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Professional Physical Therapy announces a partnership with Hyperice to promote the proper application of Hyperice’s ice, heat, and percussive rehabilitation products alongside physical therapy, it notes in a news release.
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Quick Response (QR) codes may be an effective method to relay instructions once patients are sent home with a cast, according to a new study released as part of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Virtual Education Experience.
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People with anterior cruciate ligament injuries can lose up to 40% of the muscle strength in the affected leg–with muscle atrophy remaining a big problem even after ACL reconstruction and physical therapy. Adding eccentric exercises could dramatically increase muscle volume and improve outcomes for patients, according to a University of Michigan study in rats, published in Journal of Athletic Training.
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