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Introduction
Shoulder tendonitis is a common problem that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. It often happens when the tendons in your shoulder get overused or irritated. Everyday activities like lifting, reaching, or playing sports can lead to tendonitis. If left untreated, it can get worse over time and limit your ability to move your arm. Physical therapy is one of the best ways to heal shoulder tendonitis. It helps reduce pain, improve movement, and strengthen the muscles around the shoulder. With the right exercises and treatment, physical therapy can speed up recovery and prevent the problem from coming back. In this guide, we’ll explain how physical therapy for shoulder tendonitis can help and what you can expect from treatment. (more…)
PT-Rehabilitation, Social Issues, Telemedicine / 22.08.2024
Rehabilitation Trends Empowering Home Care for Recovering Patients
Recovering from surgery or a significant injury is a journey that’s increasingly taking place in the comfort of home. The idea is simple but powerful: familiar surroundings, combined with the right tools and support, can significantly enhance the recovery process.
Recent advancements in rehabilitation have made home care more effective than ever. From innovative mobility equipment to telehealth services that bring therapists into the living room, these trends are reshaping how we approach recovery. This post explores how these trends are making home care a more viable and often preferable option for those on the road to recovery.
The Rise of Home-Based Rehabilitation
Why Home Care is Gaining Popularity
The appeal of home-based recovery goes beyond comfort - it is also about the psychological benefits. Home is where people feel most relaxed and supported, which can accelerate the healing process. Studies have shown that lower stress levels, often experienced at home, contribute to faster recovery. The ability to maintain daily routines in a familiar environment provides both physical and emotional comfort, motivating patients to stick with their recovery plans.Impact of COVID-19 on Home Rehabilitation
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift towards home-based care. With hospitals under strain and concerns about exposure to the virus, many turned to home care as a safer option. This shift highlighted that with the right support and equipment, such as a rotating bed is a lifesaver for those with limited mobility, effective rehabilitation can indeed happen at home. Telehealth services have played a crucial role in this transition, allowing patients to consult with healthcare providers remotely. This not only reduces the risk of infection but also offers the flexibility to receive care at convenient times, making home recovery more accessible. (more…)
Imagine life without the freedom of movement. A simple task like climbing stairs or walking could become a daunting challenge. Unfortunately, this reality faces millions of Americans due to knee pain.
Classic Rehabilitation reports that approximately 100 million Americans endure chronic pain, with knee pain emerging as the second most prevalent source. This statistic indicates that one-third of the American population encounters knee discomfort at some stage in their lives. But fear not. Here's where the power of staying agile comes in.
In this article, we'll discuss the key techniques that can significantly enhance knee health and mobility. By incorporating these techniques, you can prevent future issues and keep your knees feeling strong and supported for years.
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Pelvic health is an underappreciated component of overall health. Many people suspect that only doctors can help with pelvic issues such as incontinence, painful intercourse or constipation. Physical therapy Gilbert AZ for the pelvis can address many of these issues and provide relief in tandem with medical therapies. Pelvic floor physical therapy is very common and can drastically improve patients' quality of life.
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MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Karin Magnusson PT, PhD
Associate Researcher
Lund University and
Norwegian Institute of Public Health
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common knee injuries, for which very limited data has been presented on the genetic contribution. Based on our knowledge of the role of genetics in the development of ACL-rupture related traits, such as joint hypermobility and knee osteoarthritis, we hypothesized that heritability might play a role also in ACL injury.
Using the Swedish Twin Registry, which is the world's largest twin registry and in this study including more than 88.000 twins, we had unique data to for the first time reliably estimate the heritability for this common knee injury. (more…)
Accidents & Violence, Author Interviews, Exercise - Fitness, Geriatrics, JAMA / 05.06.2019
Home Based Physical Therapy Can Help Prevent Falls in the Elderly
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PT, PhD
Canada Research Chair (Tier II), Physical Activity, Mobility, and Cognitive Neuroscience
Director, Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory
University of British Columbia
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Falls in older adults are the third-leading cause of chronic disability and the leading cause of hospitalization for adults over age 65. Older adults who experience multiple falls are at increased risk for disability, loss of independence, and even death. How to best prevent falls in this high risk group is not well established.
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Author Interviews, Hip Fractures, Orthopedics, Surgical Research / 27.10.2016
Physical Activity Doesn’t Increase After Hip Replacement
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Tom Withers
Research Student, School of Health Sciences
University East Anglia
Norwich, UK
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: There is a lot of subjective evidence to suggest that physical activity does not improve following hip replacement we wanted to therefore synthesise the current evidence to come to a more objective conclusion.
The main finding from this study is that physical activity does not significantly change pre-operatively compared to up to one year post-operatively.
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