Bone Health Technologies (BHT), a medtech innovator developing breakthrough noninvasive and drug-free solutions for low bone density, has been awarded a fifth patent for Osteoboost—the first and only FDA-cleared prescription medical device to treat osteopenia,...
Individuals with neurological disorders often experience tremors, posing various challenges. To address this, researchers from Korea developed SPINDLE, a pioneering robotic rehabilitation system. Combining virtual reality (VR) with customized resistance training,...
Summary: Penn Medicine, funded by a $10 million NIH grant, will lead a five-year international research effort to investigate the link between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) by examining over 1,000 tissue samples....
Summary: Researchers at Columbia University have developed a python-teeth-inspired device that doubles the strength of rotator cuff repairs by effectively grasping soft tissues without tearing. Key Takeaways: The new device mimics the shape and function of...
Hinge Health announced the launch of movement-based menopause support tailored to individuals with musculoskeletal (MSK) and pelvic health conditions. A physical therapist-led care team provides personalized exercise therapy and behavior-based lifestyle...
Most physical therapists are no longer recommending the long-standing RICE acronym (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate) as a standard treatment for injuries, like rolled or sprained ankles. Brooks Rehabilitation, a leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation services,...
Cionic announced data showcasing the impact of the FDA-cleared Cionic Neural Sleeve as assistive technology for individuals experiencing difficulty walking, including foot drop, due to multiple sclerosis (MS). The data from a pilot study was published in...
Physical Therapy Products Editor Melanie Hamilton-Basich recently interviewed Anand Patel, Global Pipeline Therapeutic Neurotoxin Lead at AbbVie, about the company’s new PSS Referral Tool that uses red, green, and yellow classification levels to help healthcare...
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has partnered with Head Diagnostics (Dublin, Ireland) on a clinical study to enhance the assessment and monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through innovative technology. The study, launched to coincide with...
Up to 18% of patients undergoing ACL reconstruction experience graft failure and require revision surgery, which is known to increase the risk of developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). A new trial led by the Center for Regenerative Medicine at Hospital for...
