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.
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.
A case study published recently in the Journal of Neurophysiology profiles a male patient whose motor function began improving 23 years after experiencing a stroke.
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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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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Featuring more intuitive navigation and streamlined function, the newly released Biodex Advantage BX software is designed to work with the Biodex System 4 Dynamometer that helps clinicians return athletes to sport safely.
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The effectiveness of anti-inflammatories after surgery depends on when they are taken, according to a study published recently in Scientific Reports that suggests that circadian clock genes are involved in healing from surgery.
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