Effects of respiratory exercises in sleep bruxism and associated obstructive sleep apnea: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial
Conclusion: Respiratory physical therapy for OSA improved awaking levels in 80 and 67% of the number of masseter muscle contractions, when compared to placebo. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 10, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Louisville-based Aptiva Health expands into Northern Kentucky
A Louisville-based independent medical group is opening its first location in the Cincinnati area, offering what it bills as more accessible and affordable orthopedic care, specialty health care, physical therapy and more. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Liz Engel Source Type: news
'There ’s not enough competition': Louisville-based health care group expands into Northern Kentucky
A Louisville-based independent medical group is opening its first location in Hebron offering what it bills as more accessible and affordable orthopedic care, specialty health care, physical therapy and more. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Liz Engel Source Type: news
Actually, It ’ s OK to Slouch
One of the latest and surprising findings in the field of physical therapy is that slouching is not as bad as we think it is. Certain researchers have gone so far as to say that the conventional fear mongering regarding poor posture can actually be more harmful than slouching itself. Undoing over a century’s worth of public health messaging about the evils of poor posture—let alone the custom of elders telling youngsters to “sit up straight”—will be a monumental task.
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Source: TIME: Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Beth Linker Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news
Clinical value of some knee and hip MRIs questioned
While MRI-detected biomarkers may serve a beneficial role for people with hip and knee pain, the modality's clinical utility may be limited in patients over the age of 45 in patients with advanced osteoarthritis, according to an article published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR).
After performing a systematic review and meta-analysis of current literature to assess the clinical utility of MRI in this patient population, NYU Langone Health researchers found several knee structural lesions on MRI that represented potential imaging biomarkers. However, they also found that identifying meniscal tears on MRI like...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 5, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Musculoskeletal Radiology MRI Source Type: news
Professional Physical Therapy Announces New Clinic Opening in Malverne, NY
Professional's expansion and growth strategy continues with new state-of-the-art clinic in Malverne. MELVILLE, N.Y., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services throughout New York, New... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 25, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CXP PDT Source Type: news
List analysis: After Covid, insurance companies cause concern for physical therapists
While many companies have managed to maintain their growth, physical therapy clinics are still wary of how insurance companies have reacted to their practice post-pandemic. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Shaheer Naveed Source Type: news
The List: Physical therapy facilities in the Wichita-area
Information was obtained from firm representatives through questionnaires and could not be independently verified by the Wichita Business Journal. Only those that responded to our inquiries were listed. NMC (#8 in 2023) and Quantum Therapeutics (#18) did not respond to our inquiries in time. In case of ties, companies are listed alphabetically. The Wichita area includes Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, and Sumner counties. If you wish to be surveyed when The List is next updated, or if you wish to be considered for other Lists, email your contact information to Chelsea Moore at cmoore@bizjournals.com Information for obtaining rep...
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Telerehab No Worse Than In-Person Care for Chronic Knee Pain Telerehab No Worse Than In-Person Care for Chronic Knee Pain
The results are a " game changer " for physical therapy, one expert said, and could help expand access to physiotherapy services to an underserved patient population.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
What is Twice-Exceptionality?
Discussion
“Gifted individuals are those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude (defined as an exceptional ability to reason and learn) or competence (documented performance or achievement in top 10% or rarer) in one or more domains.” Domains for giftedness include:
Intellectual
Creative
Artistic
Leadership
Specific field – language arts, mathematics, science, etc.
Giftedness is usually not screened for in young children, but may be screened for in early elementary school for potential differentiated educational programs. A review of giftedness and how it can present can be found here Individual...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 11, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Comparison of physical therapy utilization, timing of return-to-sport test completion, and hop test performance by age and between sexes in youth athletes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - Butler L, Greenberg E, Giampetruzzi N, Link M, Prati V, Weaver A, Saper M.
OBJECTIVE: To compare physical therapy (PT) utilization, timing of return-to-sport (RTS) test and hop test performance by age and between sexes in youth after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). DESIGN: Multicenter retrospective cohor... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Dayton-area physician opens medical practice with unique approach to patient care
A doctor in the Dayton region who specializes in physical therapy has recently opened his own medical practice. The practice incorporates a unique approach to patient care. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - February 23, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Blythe Alspaugh Source Type: news
Physical therapy and risk of falls among patients with dizziness - Wu HT, Tung CC, Chang R.
To the Editor We read with interest the epidemiological study by Marmor et al1 who delved into the association between receipt of physical therapy (PT) and falls requiring medical care within 12 months of presentation for dizziness. Using a multivariable r... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Physical therapy and risk of falls among patients with dizziness-reply - Marmor S, Karaca-Mandic P, Adams ME.
In Reply We thank Wu and colleagues for their insightful comments about our study1 that assessed the use of physical therapy (PT) and subsequent falls among patients with dizziness in the US using a large administrative claims dataset. Our primary objectiv... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Rotator Cuff Tears: Take Surgeons' Word That MRI Is Needed
(MedPage Today) -- SAN FRANCISCO -- Insurance companies' policies to refuse authorization of MRI scans to diagnose rotator cuff tears until patients have first tried physical therapy have probably raised overall healthcare costs as well as burdened... (Source: MedPage Today Radiology)
Source: MedPage Today Radiology - February 16, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
