A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that the early stages of sarcopenia could be counteracted with timely interventions designed to preserve physical and cognitive function and manage chronic conditions.
The University of New England is using simulation technology for occupational therapy student field work as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
A new study from the University of South Australia is exploring the potential of a unique sport – RaceRunning – to help children with cerebral palsy improve their movement, social connections, and mental health.
Researchers have developed a new approach in which robotic exosuit assistance can be calibrated to an individual and adapt to a variety of real-world walking tasks in a matter of seconds.
Patients with new spinal cord injuries whose blood pressure is maintained within a newly defined range during surgery may stand a better chance of regaining some mobility and functionality—even in patients with the most devastating injuries—according to a new study by researchers at UC San Francisco.
The holidays bring chances to spot and fix household hazards that could raise an older person’s risk of suffering a fall, as well as an opportunity to shop for holiday gifts of practical items that can prevent falls.
Power wheelchair seat functions can greatly increase client independence, as demonstrated through this case study of a nonagenarian by Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS, for the November/December 2021 issue of Rehab Management.
Via a social media call-out, NPR asked people with disabilities to share their experiences at airports; almost everyone responded with horror stories, it reports.
Össur announces that its Empower by Össur program has earned renewed Certified status for information security by HITRUST.
Scott Hankins, MPT, ART, shares this systematic approach to aquatic therapy that takes into account patients’ evolving functional deficits for an effective, comprehensive plan of care in the November/December 2021 issue of Rehab Management.
A new analysis led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers finds that the number of US adults who report they have a disability is 27%, representing 67 million adults, an increase of 1% since the data were last analyzed in 2016.
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