Pain is complex and the clinical understanding of pain has evolved. Karen Danchalski, DPT, describes the biopsychosocial model of pain and the dynamic role of the physical therapist in treating pain, in the July/August 2020 issue of Rehab Management.
Utilizing the upper extremities for transfers and mobility is a challenge beyond the limits of a shoulder’s anatomical design for full-time manual wheelchair users. As a result it can often lead to upper extremity pain. Learn how to help manage this pain with the appropriate wheelchair configuration.
Pain management is a cornerstone of this service model that fills a care gap and differentiates practices in the competitive landscape. Clinic owner Robert Babb, PT, MBA, details how to establish a successful house call program for physical therapy that can help distinguish practices in the competitive landscape.
Research supported by the Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (RA/SLE) provides new insights into tissue damage for these autoimmune conditions and set the stage for uncovering potential drug target candidates that could advance to experimental treatments.
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REHACARE 2019, set to take place September 18 – 21, 2019, at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, will feature more than 700 exhibitors from more than 40 countries which will showcase their latest innovations for senior citizens and people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.
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Low levels of circulating vitamin K are linked to increased risk of mobility limitation and disability in older adults, identifying a new factor to consider for maintaining mobility and independence in older age, researchers suggest.
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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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