Fulcrum Health assumes operations of Health Services Management's (HSM's) physical medicine network services
Fulcrum Health will assume management of provider contracting and credentialing in 21 states for chiropractic, occupational and physical therapy, and speech therapy PLYMOUTH, Minn., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fulcrum Health, Inc., the leading non-profit physical medicine benefit... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 9, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: NPT Source Type: news

Fulcrum Health assumes operations of Health Services Management's (HSM's) physical medicine network services
Fulcrum Health will assume management of provider contracting and credentialing in 21 states for chiropractic, occupational and physical therapy, and speech therapy PLYMOUTH, Minn., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fulcrum Health, Inc., the leading non-profit physical medicine benefit... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: NPT Source Type: news

Why I Stopped Being A “Good” Cancer Patient
“You are allergic to your oral chemotherapy,” explains my oncology team at a recent appointment. “We are going to try a newer drug,” I am on my fourth attempt to find an oral treatment suitable for both my body and my cancer, so that I can maintain a remission that took three years and a stem cell transplant to achieve. “We want to get ahead of it before it gets ahead of us.” In my headphones, Weezer achingly croons, “Say it ain’t so, your drug is a heartbreaker.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Since being diagnosed with phase three chronic myeloid leu...
Source: TIME: Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Walela Nehanda Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news

Advice Plus Physical Therapy No Better Than Just Advice for Shoulder Dislocation
THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 -- For adults with a first-time traumatic shoulder dislocation, advice plus physical therapy appears to be no better than advice with the option to self-refer to physical therapy, according to a study published online Jan. 17... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 25, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin recuperating at home, plans some work remotely, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is recuperating at home after being released from the hospital and does not plan any travel in the future, Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder said on Wednesday. “The secretary continues to recuperate at home. He does have physical therapy. In terms of travel, no…#defense #lloydaustin #pentagon #patryder #ryder #johnmaddox #gregorychesnut #walterreed #austin #iranian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

ClinicMind Acquires a Majority Stake in Billing Dynamix, Expanding Service Scope and Quality for Physical Therapy Practice Owners
ClinicMind, Inc., a leading healthcare practice management solutions provider, is pleased to announce its acquisition of a majority stake in Billing Dynamix, LLC, a reputable billing solutions company. CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ClinicMind, Inc., a leading... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 16, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: TNM Source Type: news

Overcoming elbow pain: Pickleball enthusiast shares journey with innovative TenJet procedure  
A Rochester resident's triumph over tennis elbow through percutaneous hydrotenotomy  A couple of years ago, Sara Stenhaug began experiencing debilitating right elbow pain, commonly known as tennis elbow. Physical therapy and dry needling failed to provide the desired relief, leaving Sara frustrated and challenged by the persistent symptoms. She found it difficult to continue with daily activities like exercise, crafting and cooking. Even simple tasks like opening the window blinds were painful. Each day brought… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 7, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Feasibility and safety of sequential transcranial direct current stimulation and physical therapy in older adults at risk of falling: a randomized pilot study - Lo OY, Charest S, Margulis H, Lipsitz L, Manor B.
OBJECTIVE: To establish the feasibility and safety of administering transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) immediately prior to physical therapy (PT) sessions in older adults at risk of falls. DESIGN: A pilot randomized controlled study. SE... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Professional Physical Therapy Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in Patient Care
A success story built on the pillars of commitment to our patients. MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional Physical Therapy is proud to announce the celebration of its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of providing exceptional care and rehabilitation... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 4, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CXP Source Type: news

Professional Physical Therapy Announces New Clinic Opening in Dyker Heights, NY
Professional's expansion and growth strategy continues with new state-of-the-art clinic in Brooklyn. MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 3, 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 - January 3, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CXP Source Type: news

Professional Physical Therapy Opens New Clinic in Livingston, NJ
Professional expands their footprint in New Jersey and reflects their on-going commitment to providing world-class patient care. MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 2, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Do sensor-based interventions differ from traditional physical therapies in improving older adults' balance? - Mao Q, Yu L, Zhang J, Yang F, Wang H.
Interventions using sensor technologies have the potential to facilitate balance improvement in clinical practice and, to some extent, are recommended as an alternative to traditional physical therapies. However, whether sensor-based technologies differ fr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Owner drives expansion of Raleigh OT and PT clinic with focus on bilingual access
When Joe Torres heard that one of the Triangle ’s most established occupational and physical therapy practices was up for sale, he seized the moment – and he's now eyeing expansion into other markets. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - December 22, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Connie Gentry Source Type: news

Augmented feedback modes during functional grasp training with an intelligent glove and virtual reality for persons with traumatic brain injury - Liu M, Wilder S, Sanford S, Glassen M, Dewil S, Saleh S, Nataraj R.
INTRODUCTION: Physical therapy is crucial to rehabilitating hand function needed for activities of daily living after neurological traumas such as traumatic brain injury (TBI). Virtual reality (VR) can motivate participation in motor rehabilitation therapi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Forced to Drop United Healthcare Due to Low Reimbursement Rates
Arizona's Leading Physical Therapy Provider Challenges Profit-Prioritizing Practices, Urges Patients to Advocate for Fair Healthcare Access PHOENIX, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy (Foothills), Arizona's largest and highly regarded provider of... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - December 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: SVY Source Type: news