The effectiveness of physical therapy interventions for athletes post-concussion: a systematic review - Art K, Ridenour C, Durbin S, Bauer M, Hassen-Miller A.
BACKGROUND: Sports-related concussions are the most common cause of head injury in adolescents and young adults. Typical treatment methods for this injury include cognitive and physical rest. Evidence suggests that physical activity and physical therapy in... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
The Pandemic Sparked a Revolution in Trans Care. Washington May Let it Fade Away
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When the Covid-19 pandemic reached US shores roughly three years ago this month, it changed everything, including how we handled the medical needs of those who were lucky enough to not have caught Covid-19. Policymakers in Washington didn’t know a lot at that point but they had more than a hunch that it was in everyone’s best interest to keep patients who weren’t battling Covid-19 from sharing the same waiting rooms as those who were, especially if the reason they were meetin...
Source: TIME: Health - February 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Philip Elliott Tags: Uncategorized Biden Administration Health Care LGBTQ The D.C. Brief Source Type: news
Biden ’ s Physical Says He ’ s ‘ Healthy ’ and ‘ Vigorous, ’ But ‘ Gait Remains Stiff ’
President Biden, who turned 80 in November, was examined by doctors at Walter Reed National Medical Center in Maryland on Thursday. It was his first check up in over a year. Biden, the oldest President in US history, is widely expected to announce in the coming months that he is running for re-election.
What were the results?
His physician gave him a clean bill of health, but noted Biden continues to have stiffness in his walk from a combination of arthritis in his back, neuropathy in his feet and the long-term effects of breaking his foot in November 2020 while playing with his former dog Major. Doctors conducted a routin...
Source: TIME: Health - February 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Brian Bennett Tags: Uncategorized Joe Biden Longevity White House Source Type: news
Getting Back Into Sports After Surgery Or Injury
The Three Phases of Care After my back surgery I began the long path to being whole. I began physical therapy immediately upon leaving the hospital and now am continuing to go regularly. My Physical Therapist, Corey Huff, the brains behind this article, and a therapist at Saylor Physical Therapy…#threephasesofcare #coreyhuff #palmbeachgardens #florida #softball #phase1 #phase2functionality #phase3 #multiplanar #medicare (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Elon University names dean of School of Health Sciences, to oversee nursing, PA, PT programs
Maha Lund will oversees the university ’s graduate programs in physical therapy and physician assistant studies and undergraduate nursing program. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - February 7, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Lillian Johnson Source Type: news
Physical therapy provider opens 3rd St. Louis-area clinic
A St. Louis-based provider of physical therapy services has opened its third local clinic and plans further expansion. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - January 23, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Diana Barr Source Type: news
Jeremy Renner Says He Broke Over 30 Bones in Snow Plow Accident
Jeremy Renner says he has broken over 30-plus bones after being crushed by a 14,000-pound snowplow on New Year’s Day. Renner shared a picture on Instagram of him lying on his back in bed, receiving physical therapy. The “Mayor of Kingstown” star provided his fans with an update, Saturday morning…#jeremyrenner #newyearsday #renner #mayorofkingstown #morningworkouts (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Jeremy Renner Broke Over 30 Bones in Snow Plow Accident, Posts Photo of Physical Therapy Workout: ‘These Bones Will Grow Stronger’
Jeremy Renner revealed in a new Instagram post that he broke over 30 bones in the snow plow accident that left him hospitalized with blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries. Alongside the info, Renner posted a photo of himself doing leg stretches as he undergoes physical therapy at home.…#jeremyrenner #renner #morningworkouts #imuch #tahoe #pistenbully #snocat #variety #mayorofkingstown (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Physical therapy clinic moves into Triad restaurant's new multi-business building
Clinic's "selling point" is a 94 degree aquatic therapy tank with two chambers. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - January 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: John Brasier Source Type: news
"It's all about the money": an interpretive description of embedding physical therapy-led falls prevention group exercise in long-term care - Binns E, Bright F, Parsons J, Peri K, Taylor L, Kerse N, Taylor D.
BACKGROUND: Falls prevention interventions are effective for community dwelling older adults however, the same cannot be said for older adults living in long-term care (LTC). The Staying UpRight (SUp) randomized controlled trial was designed to test the ef... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Digital musculoskeletal company Hinge Health launches in-person home care
The physical therapy house call service will first be available in Chicago. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - January 11, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Digital musculoskeletal care company Hinge Health launches in-person home care
The physical therapy house call service will first be available in Chicago. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - January 11, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
How to Prevent Shoulder Injury
Shoulder pain can make your days more challenging and keep you up at night. Ward it off with a few smart exercise habits. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Cindy Kuzma Tags: Muscles Content Type: Service Physical Therapy Habits and Routines (Behavior) Sports Injuries Weight Lifting Swimming Baseball Source Type: news
Two Exercise Interventions May Ease Acute, Subacute Spine Pain Two Exercise Interventions May Ease Acute, Subacute Spine Pain
Two conservative approaches, one involving physical therapy and one involving postural therapy, are effective for acute and subacute spine pain, results from the SPINE CARE trial show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - December 28, 2022 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Physical therapy interventions of an electrical burn injury-afflicted patient: a case report - Shaikh SA, Telang PA, Arora S.
Electrical injuries are uncommon but not completely rare. It is most prevalent in the male population, although females are also affected in the workplace or household-related activities. These injuries usually occur in situations where proper precautions ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 19, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
