A New Treatment for Soft Tissue Injuries: The Graston Technique
Cher Zavala gives the lowdown on The Graston Technique, developed by athletes to help aid pain relief, mobility, and rehabilitation.
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Study Suggests Influence of VR Visual Feedback on the Function of Limbs Affected by Chronic Pain
Patients with chronic shoulder pain have the potential to experience improved range of motion using mirroring techniques in a Virtual Reality (VR) environment, according to study conducted by Karuna Labs.
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The Healing Environment of Water
A growing outpatient clientele embraces the weightlessness, warmth, and gentle resistance of aquatic therapy and wellness. A feature for the January 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Rich Harris, MSc, CSCS, PTA, CES, CSAC, and Jose Dominguez, PT, MS, ATC.
Home-Based Support Could Aid Stroke Patient Adjustment Post-Discharge
Using a home-based support network that includes social work case managers and online resources could help stroke patients discharged from the hospital improve their quality of life and their confidence in managing their health, Michigan State University researchers suggest.
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Opinions Still Mixed Regarding Foam Rolling’s Benefits
Foam rolling has become increasingly popular in recent years. However, scientific evidence supporting its health benefits is still scarce, according to researchers.
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Athletic Excellence Goes High-Tech
Technology-based sports rehab treatments help athletes perform better and reduce injuries. A feature for the June/July 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Robert Aranbayev, DPT, and Lev Kalika, DC.
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Get Moving: Therapeutic Exercise is a Prescription for Health
Therapeutic exercise and the importance of specific dosage recommendations. A feature for the June/July 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Polly Swingle, PT, GCS, CEEAA.
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Optimizing Outpatient Stroke Rehab
Patient-centered care, a multi-disciplinary team, and technology play key roles in getting the best results. A feature for the June/July 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products magazine by Kelley Limbauan, PT, DPT.
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Blood Biomarkers May Help Predict Post-Concussion Recovery Time
Biomarkers in the blood may help identify which high school and college football players are more likely to need a longer recovery time after experiencing a concussion, according to a study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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Stem Cell Stimulation Shows Promise as Stroke Recovery Aid
Stem cell stimulation shows promise as a potential noninvasive stroke treatment, according to research in mice published in The Journal of Neuroscience. If extended to humans, this technique could greatly improve patients’ quality of life, researchers suggest.
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Neural Stem Cells ID'd as Potential Post-Stroke Motor Recovery Aid
A specific line of human neural stem cells shows potential for helping recover motor function in those who suffer a hemiparetic stroke. Results from the study were published recently in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine.
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Ivy Rehab Partners with Progress Physical Therapy
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.
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Pediatric Stroke Survivors Might Be At Risk for Another Stroke Later
Researchers uncover a high incidence of headaches in pediatric stroke survivors and suggest a possible association between post-stroke headache and stroke recurrence, in a study published recently in Neurology: Clinical Practice, a journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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Even Mild Brain Injuries Tied to Lasting Functional Deficits
People who have mild traumatic brain injuries may be more likely to have lasting functional deficits that get in the way of daily activities than patients who experience other types of injuries, a U.S. study suggests.
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Premiere Lacrosse League Partners with SyncThink
The Premiere Lacrosse League (PLL) announces its partnership with SyncThink to utilize the novel eye tracking system as part of its player health and safety guidelines.
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African-Americans Less Likely to Get Rehab Care After Injuries
When people with moderate or severe injuries are discharged from the hospital, follow-up care, especially at rehabilitation centers, is a crucial part of their recovery – but African Americans are less likely than white patients to seek out or receive these important services, a U.S. study suggests.
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NeuroSport Adopts EYE-SYNC Brain Health Assessment Tool
SyncThink has partnered with NeuroSport, a concussion management clinic founded by former NFL All-Pro running back Fred Willis, to supply its signature EYE-SYNC tool, the company announces.
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Implement a Care Pathway for Spatial Neglect to Improve Stroke Outcomes
Addressing the implementation gap in spatial neglect is critical to reducing disability, improving outcomes and controlling costs of stroke care, researchers suggest, in an article in Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports.
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