KT Tape Backs Team USA at 2026 Olympic Winter Games

KT Tape Backs Team USA at 2026 Olympic Winter Games

Summary:As Team USA competes in the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, KT Tape supports athletes facing extreme mechanical and environmental stress with kinesiology taping designed to provide pain relief, joint support, and unrestricted mobility. Key Takeaways:...
Study: Taking Antidepressants at Time of TBI Appears Safe

Study: Taking Antidepressants at Time of TBI Appears Safe

Summary:A large Finnish study found that using serotonergic antidepressants at the time of traumatic brain injury does not increase the risk of death, emergency brain surgery, or longer hospital stays. Key Takeaways: Patients taking SSRIs, SNRIs, or TCAs before a TBI...
Can AI Predict Patient Fall Risk Based on Core Density?

Can AI Predict Patient Fall Risk Based on Core Density?

Summary:A new study from Mayo Clinic looked at whether AI analysis of routine abdominal CT scans can identify adults—starting as early as midlife—who are at higher risk of falling by assessing abdominal muscle quality rather than muscle size. Key Takeaways:...
OPTP Releases Stretch Out Strap Pro

OPTP Releases Stretch Out Strap Pro

Summary:OPTP has launched the Stretch Out Strap Pro, an enhanced version of its original stretching strap that adds a centered 11th loop to improve symmetry, safety, and exercise versatility while enabling deep, partner-free stretching. Key Takeaways: The centered...
Study: Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Parkinson’s Risk

Study: Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Parkinson’s Risk

A large Korean cohort study reveals a link between restless legs syndrome and Parkinson’s disease, highlighting opportunities for early detection and potential prevention. Researchers from Korea University Ansan Hospital and collaborators report that patients with...
Study: Neighborhood Affects Recovery After Hip Fracture

Study: Neighborhood Affects Recovery After Hip Fracture

SummaryA large national Medicare study found that older adults living in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year following a fall-related hip fracture, highlighting the powerful role of neighborhood conditions in...
Study Reveals Why Some People Get Long COVID

Study Reveals Why Some People Get Long COVID

Summary:Australian researchers have identified key genetic and molecular drivers of long COVID using large-scale global datasets and AI, offering a path toward more precise diagnosis, risk prediction, and targeted treatments. Key Takeaways: By integrating data from...