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Partnership Combines NICE Cold Therapy With Aspen Bracing

NICE recovery Systems and Aspen Medical Products have partnered to combine NICE's cold compression technology with Aspen's bracing solutions.

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Rowheels Launches RehabPulse.com eCommerce Platform

Rowheels, maker of therapeutic wheelchair technology, announces the launch of RehabPulse.com, an online marketplace for durable medical equipment and rehab products.

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Signature HealthCARE Locations Earn QAPI Accreditation

More than 100 Signature HealthCARE locations have recently received accreditation through Providigm’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

Front Loaded Recovery

by Frank Long | Sep 2, 2015 | Acute, Braces, Research

Conditioning the body prior to surgery or other physiologic and physical stresses can lead to more favorable outcomes in oncology cases. Prehabilitation fills this role in the cancer care continuum and survivorship. By Glenda Arcilla Borreo, PT, MHSc, CLT, ACSM EP-C, CCET.

Noninvasive Spinal Cord Stimulation Reportedly Helps Paralyzed Men Move Legs

by Debbie Overman | Jul 30, 2015 | Braces, Research

According to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study, a new strategy that delivers noninvasive electrical stimulation to the spinal cord has reportedly helped enable five men with complete motor paralysis to voluntarily generate step-like movements.

Stroke Treatment and Technology

by Frank Long | Jan 1, 2015 | Ankle Foot Orthosis, Assessment & Evaluation, Assistive Devices, Body Weight Support Systems, Braces, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Gait & Balance, Gait Pressure Mapping, Objective Data Measurement, Orthotics & Prosthetics, Stroke, Treadmills, Walkers

Specialized technologies offer multiple approaches for helping patients reach their recovery goals. Article written by Alyson T. Dutkiewicz, PT, MSPT, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Dana Abel, DPT, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Outpatient Rehabilitation.

Myomo Teams with Veterans to Provide Arm Braces

by Frank Long | Dec 10, 2014 | Braces

Medical device maker Myomo, based in Cambridge, Mass, announces it is part of an agreement to provide paralyzed veterans with the MyoPro powered arm brace.

Braces May Gain Popularity as Demand for Surgery Falls

by Frank Long | Dec 3, 2014 | Braces, Miscellaneous

Figures from a recent report show in the United States only 10.5% of patients affected by osteoarthritis of the knee opted for surgery in 2013. The data indicates an opportunity for braces and bracing products in this treatment space.

Rehab is Part of Non-Surgical Multimodal Treatment for OA

by Frank Long | Oct 24, 2014 | Braces, Research

Journal of Pragmatic and Observational Research has published a study on multimodal treatment programs for OsteoArthritis of the knee. Arrowhead Health Centers of Arizona is home to the leading multimodal OsteoArthritis treatment program, offering patients an alternative to knee replacement and other invasive surgeries.

Knee Brace Seeks to Support Users with Mild to Moderate OA

by Brittan | Aug 6, 2014 | Braces

Danco Medical Inc markets a knee brace designed to accommodate patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA).

Splint Offers Support and Relief from Discomfort for Thumb CMC Joint

by Brittan | Jul 23, 2014 | Braces

A thumb CMC restriction splint intended to support the thumb CMC joint while allowing for full finger function is available through North Coast Medical Inc.

Brace Targets Variety of Spinal Indications for Users

by Brittan | Jul 9, 2014 | Braces

Townsend Design markets a spinal brace engineered to offer support for a variety of spinal indications, including acute low back pain relief and postop support/stabilization.

Our Brother’s Keeper

by Frank Long | Jan 20, 2014 | Braces, From The Roots-Clinician's Blog

January 20th 2014 our country celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day we are reminded that we are our brother’s keeper.

Knee Support Aims to Assist Users with Slight Instability and Knee OA

by Brittan | Sep 25, 2013 | Braces

Bauerfeind USA markets a knee support designed to accommodate patients with slight instability, arthritis, and osteoarthritis of the knee.

Therapeutic Taping and Bracing in Athletics

by Frank Long | Aug 8, 2013 | Acute, Braces, Chronic, Compliance, Continuing Education, Education, Miscellaneous, Research

An overview of different taping types and their application in sports medicine. Brian J. Adams, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS In the world of competitive athletics, participants are on a continual search for optimal performance, injury prevention, and enhanced recovery. In sports medicine, clinicians are seeking tools to facilitate healing and restore normal, pain-free functional movement […]

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