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Hyperice Becomes IRONMAN Official Recovery Technology
Hyperice's new partnership with the IRONMAN Triathlon Series activates "Official Hyperice Recovery Zones" beyond finish lines to expedite post-race recovery for athletes.
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Re-Evaluate Current Tools Used to Determine Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction
A new study examines young athletes' knee health after returning to sport following ACL reconstruction.
Athletic Performance: Seeing is Believing
Tim Sell, PhD, PT, and Kim Duffy, PhD, explain how physical therapy clinics are leveraging motion capture data for injury prevention and rehab, in this feature for Physical Therapy Products.
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Will the Rapid Recovery Protocol Change TKA?
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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Reduce Strength Loss. Slide Into These
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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How Exercising One Arm Could Have Twice the Benefits
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 Strategic Partnership with Major League Baseball
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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Accelerated Return to Play: Should We Be Pumping the Brakes?
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 Physical Therapy Products by Chris Gabriel, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS.
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This Helps Speed Up Nerve Regrowth in Trauma Patients
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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At-Home PT’s New Motivator
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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Sports Medicine’s Dilemma With Athletes and Pandemic PT
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 Software Now Includes Return-to-Play Report
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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PRP Injection and Physical Therapy for Hamstring Injury: Better Together or Apart?
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 Debuts X-ROM Post-Op Brace to Aid Knee Surgery Recovery
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 Its Recovery Options with Human Health Division
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 Partners to Promote Hyperice Products
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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How Can QR Codes Help Manage Kids in Casts?
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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