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Oct
22
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Tailoring physical therapy can restore more functions after neurological injury
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(Georgetown University Medical Center) New research suggests a tailored approach to physical therapy after a neurological injury such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury could help restore a wider variety of functions. (Source: Eurek
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Oct
22
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International Summit Aims To Advance Physical Therapist Practice
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A groundbreaking international collaboration among the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), and the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) will bring together thought leaders...
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Oct
20
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Magnetic And Copper Bracelets Ineffective Against Pain Of Arthritis, Controlled Study
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After carrying out the first randomized placebo-controlled study on the use of magnetic and copper bracelets and wrist straps for relieving the pain of arthritis, researchers in the UK concluded that they were ineffective.
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Oct
20
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Community-based intervention to optimise falls risk management: a randomised controlled trial
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Conclusions: compared to usual care, a multi-faceted intervention increased referrals to physiotherapy and occupational therapy but did not reduce risk of falls.
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Oct
19
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Static progressive stretch improves range of motion in arthrofibrosis following total knee arthroplasty
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This study evaluated a static progressive stretching device as a treatment method for patients who had refractory knee stiffness after total knee arthroplasty. Twenty-five patients who had knee stiffness and no improvement with conventional PT.
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Oct
15
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Physical Therapists Play Integral Role In Prevention, Risk Reduction, And Treatment Of Painful And Often Irreversible Side Effect Of Cancer Treatment
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As breast cancer awareness month is observed during October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is hoping to shine a spotlight on lymphedema, a chronic, debilitating and often irreversible side effect of cancer treatment.
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Oct
14
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New ALS Guidelines
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The American Academy of Neurology has issued new guidelines identifying the most effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Oct
13
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Physical Therapy Month - October 2009
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October is physical therapy month, a great time to explore careers in this field. Physical therapists are in high demand, and in addition, physical therapists often express the highest... (Source: About.com Health Careers)
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Oct
13
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Urate In Blood And Spinal Fluid May Predict Slower Decline In Patients With Parkinson's Disease
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Higher concentration of urate (an antioxidant) in the blood and spinal fluid of patients with early Parkinson's disease is associated with slower rates of clinical decline, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the December print i
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Oct
12
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Editors' Blog: Falls a big story too
(McKnights) --
Funding and legislative issues often make the biggest stories of the day. But the latest on clinical issues, such as falls, also is important for long-term care providers to know about.
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