Physical Therapy Products: All News Storieshttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/en-usMon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00 ESTMon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00 ESTDiabetes Drugs Could Be Linked to Bone Fractureshttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2009-01-05_01.aspNew research claims long-term use of Thiazolidinediones, a class of drugs used to manage Type 2 diabetes, could potentially double some women's risk of breaking a bone.Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2009-01-05_01.aspStructured Warm-up Exercises May Prevent Up to Half of Severe Sports Injurieshttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-22_01.aspA warm-up program that focuses on improving strength, balance, core stability, and muscular awareness cuts injury in female footballers by a third and severe injuries by almost a half.Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-22_01.aspStudy Supports Manual Physical Therapy for Neck Painhttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-19_01.aspAPTA is urging patients with musculoskeletal pain to consider treatment by a physical therapist, in light of a new federal survey showing that more than one-third of American adults and nearly 12% of children use alternative medicine.Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-19_01.aspAPTA Member Elected to Serve as Chair of CARF Board of Directorshttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-17_01.aspAPTA member Cathy Ellis, PT, was elected to serve a 1-year term as chair of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Board of Directors. Her term begins on January 1, 2009.Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-17_01.aspMalpractice Settlements May Be Lowered By Electronic Health Recordshttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-15_01.aspUse of electronic health records (EHRs) may help reduce paid malpractice settlements for physicians, according to a new study, which showed a trend toward lower paid malpractice claims for physicians who are active users of EHR technology.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-15_01.aspPain Is In the Eyes of the Beholderhttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-12_01.aspBy manipulating the appearance of a chronically achy hand, researchers have found they could increase or decrease the pain and swelling in patients moving their symptomatic limbs. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-12_01.aspNew Guidelines Identify Best Tests for Neuropathyhttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-11_01.aspAmerican Academy of Neurology finds that a combination of blood tests and other specialized assessments appear to be the most helpful tests for finding the cause of neuropathy. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-11_01.aspEvidence In Motion Announces New Executive Programhttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-09_01.aspEvidence In Motion, Louisville, KY, a provider of physical therapy education and practice consultation, announces that it will offer an Executive Program in Private Practice Management. Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-09_01.aspAPTA Names VP of Government and Payment Advocacyhttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-08_01.aspPhysical therapist Justin D Moore, PT, DPT, has been named vice president, government and payment advocacy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-08_01.aspRobotic Technology Improves Stroke Rehabilitationhttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-04_01.aspResearch scientists using a novel, hand-operated robotic device and functional MRI have found that chronic stroke patients can be rehabilitated, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-04_01.aspBetter Predictive Tools for Severe Traumatic Brain Injuryhttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-03_01.aspA new study, published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, describes tools that are most effective in helping traumatic brain injury patients as soon as they leave intensive care.Wed, 3 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-03_01.aspWithout Focus on Disability, Global Health Expert Predicts Bleak Outlookhttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-02_01.aspAccording to prominent health care industry leaders, issues on disability must be addressed if Millennium Development Goals are to be met. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-02_01.aspCIHR Institute To Study Physical Activity, Mobility, and Health Across Lifespanhttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-01_01.aspThe Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute of Musculoskeletal and Arthritis is conducting a 5 year study on the effects of exercise and activity on the body.Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-12-01_01.aspExercise Improves Outcomes for Heart Failure Patientshttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-26_01.aspWorking out on a stationary bicycle or walking on a treadmill just 25 to 30 minutes most days of the week is enough to modestly lower risk of hospitalization or death for patients with heart failure.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-26_01.aspHonda Unveils Experimental Walking Assist Devicehttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-25_01.aspHonda Motor Co Ltd, Tokyo, Japan, unveiled its second experimental walking assist device that helps support bodyweight to reduce the load on an individual's legs while walking, going up and down stairs, and in a semi-crouching position. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-25_01.aspNew Rehabilitation Journal to Launch in 2009http://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-24_01.aspElsevier is pleased to announce the January 2009 launch of a new medical journal in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-24_01.aspOne in Ten Americans Suffers Arthritis Painhttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-21_01.aspApproximately 21 million Americans 9.5% of adults 18 and older either visited or called a doctor for a prescription to reduce arthritis pain in 2005, according to the AHRQ. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-21_01.aspAerobic Exercise and High-Force Resistance Training Beneficial for Diabetic Patientshttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-20_01.aspPatients with diabetes who participate in a program combining aerobic and high-force eccentric resistance exercise demonstrate improvements in glucose control, physical performance, and body fat composition, according to a new study.Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-20_01.aspFibromyalgia: No Longer the "Invisible" Syndrome http://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-19_01.aspUsing single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), researchers were able to detect functional abnormalities in certain regions in the brains of patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-19_01.aspWHO Releases New Guidelines for Wheelchairs in Developing Countrieshttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-18_01.aspOn the occasion of the 21st World Congress of Rehabilitation International, an important new document has been launched: Guidelines on the provision of manual wheelchairs in less resourced settings.Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00 ESThttp://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2008-11-18_01.asp