Virtual reality (VR) could reduce types of pain typically seen in patients with nerve injuries and could boost the dysfunctional pain suppression system, giving people with chronic pain a possible game-changing hope, researchers from the University of Plymouth suggest.
Making the connection between how electrotherapy influences imbalances of the autonomic nervous system and increases effectiveness of other modalities.
Playing virtual reality games or relaxing in a virtual nature setting might help ease chronic pain, particularly when symptoms are severe, a new experiment suggests.
PolarityTE Inc announces the final results from a pilot study on the use of its SkinTE product for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). The data was presented recently at the American Diabetes Association’s 79th Scientific Sessions conference.
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Different types of fibroblasts are organized in different layers in the joint and are responsible for two very different forms of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, new research suggests.
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New data published in The American Journal of Occupational Therapy suggests the impact of a service dog may extend beyond the recipient and have positive impacts on family members as well.
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New data published in The American Journal of Occupational Therapy suggests the impact of a service dog may extend beyond the recipient and have positive impacts on family members as well.
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When people with moderate or severe injuries are discharged from the hospital, follow-up care, especially at rehabilitation centers, is a crucial part of their recovery – but African Americans are less likely than white patients to seek out or receive these important services, a U.S. study suggests.
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The microbial communities associated with chronic wounds common in diabetic patients affect whether those wounds heal or lead to amputations, researchers suggest.
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Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have developed a compound that stimulates repair of the protective sheath that covers nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. They suggest that the discovery could be a “game changer” that provides new hope for people living with multiple sclerosis.
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Providers should be aware of the existence of possible barriers to achieving recommended levels of physical activity for disabled persons, especially for adults with amputation, research suggests.
Read MoreThe April 2019 issue of Rehab Management showcases a collection of products designed and formulated to help manage pain.
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Mark L. Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS, the director of clinical development for LightForce Therapy Lasers, discusses how the use of high- or low-powered laser helps impact pain. A feature for the April 2019 issue of Rehab Management magazine.
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Avanos Medical Inc announces that its study comparing COOLIEF* Cooled Radiofrequency to hyaluronic acid (HA) in the management of knee pain achieved its primary endpoint with a statistically significant improvement in knee osteoarthritis patients experiencing at least 50% reduction in knee pain at 6 months after treatment.
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Functional evaluations can help therapists look beyond the numbers to discern whether workers are fully prepared for job demands. A feature for the March 2019 issue of Rehab Management by Marc Schoettle, PT, DPT.
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With virtually no side effects and a very short list of contraindications, laser therapy is an emerging player in the pain market and could serve as a game changer in any practice that regularly manages musculoskeletal pain, according to author Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy may help reduce the rate of major amputations among Medicare patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers, suggest researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and the Analysis Group in Boston.
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A digital musculature (MSK) care program from Hinge Health helped reduce chronic low back pain, disability, and surgery interest compared to a control group undergoing treatment as usual, suggests a study in npj Digital Medicine.
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