Hawaii Pacific University establishes Hawaii's first doctorate of physical therapy program
The two-year accelerated program uses a hybrid model, with the majority of coursework taking place online sans two weeks on campus for a series of hands-on lab sessions. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - April 6, 2021 Category: American Health Authors: Olivia Peterkin Source Type: news

AHA News: Physical Therapy Visit for Knee Injury Was First Step Toward His Quadruple Bypass
TUESDAY, April 6, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- James " Pete " Watt walked into a physical therapy appointment in April 2018 feeling unusually lightheaded and anxious. " I just felt off, " he said. The therapist took his blood pressure... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 6, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Covid Stole Your Sense of Smell? Try Physical Therapy for Your Nose.
Doctors are recommending smell training for patients with lingering olfactory problems. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Caron Tags: Content Type: Service Smells and Odors Smell (Olfaction) Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Senses and Sensation Source Type: news

List analysis: Physical therapy business picking up as pandemic subsides
Physical therapy facilities, especially those tied to manufacturing injuries, are seeing returning numbers of patients as the local economy starts to return. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - March 26, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Daniel McCoy Source Type: news

The Kickstart Walk Assist System for improving balance and walking function in stroke survivors: a feasibility study - Yao J, Sado T, Wang W, Gao J, Zhao Y, Qi Q, Mukherjee M.
BACKGROUND: Compared with traditional physical therapy for stroke patients, lower extremity exoskeletons can provide patients with greater endurance and more repeatable and controllable training, which can reduce the therapeutic burden of the therapist. Ho... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 4, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Worldwide sports injury prevention - Mendon ça LD, Schuermans J, Wezenbeek E, Witvrouw E.
The number one goal of the sports physical therapist is to make sure that the athlete is in optimal shape to perform, but with a minimal risk for developing an injury at the same time. The aim of this International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IF... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 22, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

At-home physical therapy service Luna plots next steps in Charlotte market
At-home physical therapy service Luna is looking to grow a presence in Charlotte, with plans to expand its local network to more than 200 providers in the next year. Luna, founded in 2018 in California, entered the Charlotte market in January. It has more than 30 active therapists here. The company uses technology to help mobilize care, with an app built in-house to connect patients with physical therapists on demand. "The need for physical therapy is way bey ond what we're able to support today.… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - February 19, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Caroline Hudson Source Type: news

Physical therapy after c-section improves outcomes
(University of Missouri-Columbia) Women who received physical therapy after undergoing a cesarean section had significantly improved outcomes compared to those who did not according to a new study from University of Missouri Health Care. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 17, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Doctors Who Say No to Opioid Use Face Threats From Patients Doctors Who Say No to Opioid Use Face Threats From Patients
One patient threatened to shoot Terry Hunt, MD, if physical therapy didn ' t relieve his pain as effectively as opioids did.Associated Press (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - February 16, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Anesthesiology News Source Type: news

The Hardship of Social Distancing When Touch Is a Lifeline
For me, and many others with physical disabilities, touch is not merely a luxury or a pleasure, but an aspect of my functionality, my basic survival. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sonali Gupta Tags: Touch (Sense) Muscular Dystrophy Quarantines Muscles Genetics and Heredity Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Physical Therapy Disabilities Source Type: news

Exercise interventions with trained home helpers for preventing loss of autonomy and falls in community-dwelling older adults receiving home heath physical therapy T4H: a randomized controlled pilot study - M ézière A, Oubaya N, Michel-Pellegrino V, Boudin B, Neau M, Robert H, Cara I, Salgado Sanchez L, Baloul S, Piette F, Pautas E, Picou Y, Curtis V, Schonheit C, Canouï-Poitrine F, Moreau C.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Older adults at risk for falls live independently in the community in their own home and have rehabilitation needs. However, little is known about whether home coaching of older adults can decrease falls at home. We sought to determ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 6, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Efficacy of traditional physical therapy versus Otago-based exercise in fall prevention for ALF-residing older adults - Knott S, Hollis A, Jimenez D, Dawson N, Mabbagu E, Beato M.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Falls are a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, loss of independence, and significant functional decline in aging populations. Effective interventions aimed at reducing the risk of falls, and preventing associated disability and ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 6, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

"This program should come with a warning sign!": Mental wellness in occupational therapy and physical therapy students - Webber SC, Wener P, MacDonald LL, Tittlemier BJ, Hahn F, Cooper JE.
To measure and compare distress in entry-level masters occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) students; to evaluate distress levels relative to existing data; and to explore factors that cause stress, effects of stress, and coping strategies. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 3, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Young Adults Source Type: news

PT provider expands with two new clinic locations in Greater Cincinnati
BenchMark Physical Therapy and its sister company Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, which operate seven clinics in Greater Cincinnati, Indiana and Northern Kentucky, added new offices in Burlington and Wyoming this week. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - February 2, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Liz Engel Source Type: news

Robotic exoskeleton training expands options for stroke rehabilitation
(Kessler Foundation) Researchers are applying new technologies to gait training that may offer advantages over traditional labor intensive physical therapy. This inpatient study of a robotic exoskeleton (Ekso GT, Ekso Bionics, Inc,) demonstrated the potential to improve gait training after acute stroke toward the goal of earlier recovery of motor function. " We found that gait training in the exoskeleton allowed us to increase the dose of gait training without increasing the duration of inpatient rehabilitation, " said Dr. Nolan, (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news