Controlled, Slow Breathing Reduces Pain Research performed by a scientist at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center has shown that controlled breathing at a slowed rate can significantly reduce feelings of pain. 1/29/2010
Virtual Reality Tele-Rehab Improves Hand Function Remotely monitored in-home virtual reality video games improved hand function and forearm bone health in teens with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, helping them perform activities of daily living for which two hands are needed. 1/18/2010
Disability Trends Sobering for Aging Americans Researchers who investigated trends in disability among older Americans from 1988 through 2004 say their results have significant and sobering implications as older Americans face increased disability and society faces increased health care costs. 1/13/2010
Experts Offer Tips on Preventing Winter Sports Injuries Injuries severe enough to cause head injury or other trauma often also cause neck fracture or spinal cord injury. Winter sports contribute to a greater number of head injuries than neck injuries, but both head and neck injuries can be devastating. 1/5/2010