Category: Sprains & Strains

Sprains & Strains

Medicine’s Pain Avenger

As the cost of treatment rises, pain management solutions that are efficient and effective become vital assets in the therapist’s toolbox.

Sprains & Strains

Avoid Opioids for Sprains and Strains, Per Evidence Review

Two new evidence reviews related to acute musculoskeletal injuries like strains and sprains suggest other forms of treatments are as effective as opioids and have less risk of harms to patients.

Sprains & Strains

Ice and snow aren’t just part of the landscape for winter sports enthusiasts, they are often the playing surface itself. To prepare athletes for this setting, therapists can use a mix of cardio, strength, and agility gear so their clients are equipped with good technique and optimum condition.

Is Ballet A Sport? Doctors And Dancers Think So

by Deborah Overman | Nov 26, 2019 | Sprains & Strains | 0

Dr James Voos, chair of University Hospitals’s orthopedics department, says treating dancers as athletes can help prevent injuries and lengthen dancers’ careers, per Ideastream.

eSports Players Risk Overuse Injuries as Well as Health Concerns from Being Sedentary, Study Notes

by Deborah Overman | Nov 5, 2019 | Sprains & Strains | 0

eSports athletes could be at risk for physical, psychological and metabolic disorders, according to study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

Parents Should Limit Sports Participation for Children, Trainers Say

by Deborah Overman | Oct 18, 2019 | Concussion, Sprains & Strains | 0

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.

Physical Therapy Research Extends Beyond the Classroom

by Deborah Overman | Sep 30, 2019 | Sprains & Strains | 0

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.

Report Sees Opioid Prescribing Increase for Ankle Sprains

by Deborah Overman | Jul 15, 2019 | Research & Development, Sprains & Strains | 0

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.

Pain Management Product Showcase

by Deborah Overman | Jul 12, 2019 | E-Stim, Hot/Cold Packs & Wraps, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Sprains & Strains, Therapeutic Laser, Topical Analgesics, Ultrasound | 0

The 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.

Using Aquatic Therapy to Address Musculoskeletal Dysfunction

by Deborah Overman | Jul 11, 2019 | ACL/MCL Repair, Aquatic Therapy, Orthopedics, Sprains & Strains | 0

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.

Ivy Rehab Partners with Progress Physical Therapy

by Deborah Overman | Jun 18, 2019 | Best Practices, Company News, Joint Replacement, Marketplace, Recovery, Sprains & Strains, Work Related Injuries | 0

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.

High-Intensity Interval Training Raises Injury Risk, Rutgers Suggests

by Deborah Overman | Apr 9, 2019 | Research & Development, Sprains & Strains | 0

People who engage in high-intensity interval training are at greater risk for injury, especially in the knees and shoulders, Rutgers researchers suggest.

Keep Safety in Mind During Winter Sports to Avoid Injuries

by Deborah Overman | Dec 13, 2018 | Sprains & Strains | 0

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.