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.
New Zealand-based Myovolt launches its brand of wearable vibration recovery products in the United States. The technology, originally engineered for Olympic teams, is now available for all athletes on the go.
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.
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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Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City has received an $18,000 grant from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society’s Research Committee to study the effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy following Achilles tendon rupture and repair.
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Less than half of patients with a sports-related mild traumatic brain injury, or mTBI, recover within two weeks, new research shows.
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What’s the right time to open a modern PT mega-practice? When the local market gives you the signal to expand. Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, shares how the writing on the wall helped guide the the decision to open his practice’s third facility: The RE_Building.
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Less than half of patients with sports-related mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) achieve clinical recovery within 2 weeks after injury, reports a study in Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine.
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A study published recently in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that recognizing the psychological and social factors can improve recovery from a sport-related knee injury.
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Virtual reality video games, activity monitors, and handheld computer devices can help people stand as well as walk, according to an Australia-based study published in PLoS Medicine looking at the effects of digital devices in rehabilitation.
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SyncThink, creators of the EYE-SYNC technology, announces new partnerships in the physical therapy space with Symmetry Physical Therapy and Concussion Management of New York, onboarding its platform to better serve patients.
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Carestream’s OnSight 3D Extremity System is designed to enable 3D upper extremity and weight-bearing lower extremity exams, providing image processing for orthopaedic practices, imaging centers, and hospitals at the point of care.
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Breg Vision 7.0.8, available now in Apple’s app store, features real-time benefits and eligibility checks that account for each patient’s specific insurance plan, according to the company.
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