News tagged with physical therapists
International effort to improve muscular dystrophy treatment
A large international study aimed at improving the care of muscular dystrophy patients worldwide is being launched by physicians, physical therapists, and researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 03, 2010 |
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Engineer helps stroke patients regain motor functions in hands, arms
Helping stroke patients regain use of their hands and arms through innovative robotic and virtual reality-based video game therapies is the focal point of NJIT Associate Professor Sergei Adamovich, a biomedical ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jun 10, 2010 |
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Helping hands
(PhysOrg.com) -- In capstone project, mechanical engineering students apply innovative and collaborative skills to create a rehab glove that stroke patients can use at home
Dec 15, 2009 |
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Physical therapists play integral role in prevention, risk reduction, and treatment of lymphedema
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 ...
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Walking back to happiness
(PhysOrg.com) -- A unique exercise programme which has been proven to help women living with depression has been unveiled by researchers from The University of Nottingham.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 07, 2009 |
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PTs say proper fit and use of walking aids can prevent fall-related injuries in elderly
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging elderly adults who use canes and walkers as walking aids to be properly assessed and fitted by a physical therapist to avoid fall-related injuries. This advice comes ...
Jul 10, 2009 |
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Stroke survivors improve balance with tai chi
Stroke can impair balance, heightening the risk of a debilitating fall. But a University of Illinois at Chicago researcher has found that stroke survivors can improve their balance by practicing the Chinese martial art of ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Mar 23, 2009 |
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