People who suffered an ankle sprain while playing youth sports had more pain and symptoms 3-15 years later, including poor function, reduced sport participation, poor balance, and fear of pain, when compared to uninjured participants, according to a recent study.
As part of their master's thesis study examining the relationship between muscle activation and injury, two kinesiology graduate students at The University of Rhode Island aim to help swimmers prevent and treat the shoulder injury commonly known as swimmer’s shoulder.
Racial/ethnic minorities, people with lower incomes, and other groups are less likely to receive office-based care for common musculoskeletal conditions, reports a nationwide study in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR).
eSports athletes could be at risk for physical, psychological and metabolic disorders, according to study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
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Young athletes are practicing too hard in just one sport, increasing the risk of injuries and burnout. New guidelines urge parents to reduce the intensity, The New York Times reports.
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New research being conducted by Emily Fonke, a professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, may help prevent the injuries of collegiate cross country runners by reshaping rehabilitation, Elon News Network reports.
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Looking at the big picture of pain-relief products for the knee leads to an individual solution, according to Ben Shatto, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, in this feature for the August/September 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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While ankle sprain injuries are common, a new report from Michigan Medicine suggests that the rate of opioids prescribed to those patients have become uncommonly high.
Read MoreThe numerous non-invasive and non-addicting pain relief options available enable therapists to offer creative treatment solutions. This product showcase, compiled by the Physical Therapy Products staff, is a feature for the June/July 2019 issue.
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Installing technology that moves therapy to the water environment expands the options for effectively treating upper and lower extremities while strengthening the bottom line, writes Michael Fahmy, PT, in this feature for the June/July 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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Ivy Rehab announces that Progress Physical Therapy (Progress), which operates 13 clinics in the Philadelphia area, has joined its network of physical and occupational therapy practices.
Read MoreThe products highlighted in this section can be useful in helping patients move through a prescribed course of therapy. Among them are laser therapy, radial pressure pulse therapy, hot and cold therapy wraps, topical pain relievers, and tools that help joints decompress and release tense muscles,
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People who engage in high-intensity interval training are at greater risk for injury, especially in the knees and shoulders, Rutgers researchers suggest.
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Fundamentally, worker health on the job and population health share a lot of common space, according to Virginia “Ginnie” Halling, PT, in this feature for the January 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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The cold and snowy season features many activities such as skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and sledding. Before heading out on the slopes to take part in winter sports, participants are urged to consider safety measures to avoid common injuries, such as ankle or muscle strains and broken bones.
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The chances of experiencing an ankle sprain may be heightened among those who play sports. Ankle orthopaedic surgeons provide advice on how athletes may avoid them.
Read MoreThe therapist’s toolkit for non-invasive and non-addicting options for pain relief has never been more diverse. This showcase is published in the June/July 2018 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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With a dizzying number of foot, ankle, and knee injuries that could potentially occur during a basketball game, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) encourages players to consider safety tips to reduce their injury risk during a game.
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