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Foundation Awards $292,500 in Doctoral Scholarships
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Board of Trustees recently awarded a total of $292,500 in Promotion of Doctoral Scholarships (PODS I & II) to 25 PTs.
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 370 Series from Endorphin
The 370 upper and lower body platform features independent resistance and a removable seat that rotates 360°. Four types of resistance are available to choose from – e1, e2, e3, and e4 — all of which can be used seated, standing or from a wheelchair. Contact Endorphin.
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Concussion Treatment Should Be Gender Specific
New research shows that female soccer players and soccer players who have had a previous concussion recuperate differently from males or players without a history of concussion.
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Study Reveals Stretching May Aggravate Injuries
Stretching may help to lessen discomfort and pain of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, but it may result in other more debilitating injuries if measures are not in place to remediate their causes, according to a systematic review in the May issue of the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine.
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 FREE WEBINAR: Thriving in an Era of Declining Reimbursements.
Your rehab practice faces greater competition for referrals... reimbursement levels that make it difficult to treat patients profitably...and an economy applying great financial stress on you and your patients. This webinar will show you how to create a practice infrastructure that maximizes revenue while enhancing patient care. Register for the webinar…
Returning to Sport After Joint Replacement
Research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-British Volume, demonstrates that a majority of those who were actively participating in sport before a joint replacement or resurfacing were able to return to sport after their operation.
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 Cold Therapy System
The ice it! Deluxe Cold Therapy System from Battle Creek Equipment Co delivers cold therapy treatments for pain, swelling, and inflammation.
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Bilateral Pulley System
Endorphin Corp introduces its new line of pulleys. Pictured is the 393 Bilateral Pulley with free standing/mobile frame. This is a functional, versatile, and durable pulley system designed to conform to any rehab setting.
Exercise Bikes
The 95C Upright Lifecycle exercise bike and 95R Recumbent Lifecycle exercise bike from Life Fitness are offered with three new options: the Engage, Inspire, and Achieve consoles.
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