New USC Robotic System Assesses Mobility After Stroke

New USC Robotic System Assesses Mobility After Stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Each year more than 15 million people worldwide have strokes, and three-quarters of stroke survivors will experience impairment, weakness, and paralysis in their arms and hands. A new robotic system could...
Better Follow-up, Prevention Needed for Geriatric Falls

Better Follow-up, Prevention Needed for Geriatric Falls

Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in the United States for adults ages 65 and older. With 1 in 4 geriatric falls annually, 27,000 deaths, 8 million emergency department (ED) visits, and 800,000 hospitalizations have occurred.  Follow-up...
Company Redesigns Web Solution for Physical Therapy Practices

Company Redesigns Web Solution for Physical Therapy Practices

CareCloud Inc., known for its healthcare technology solutions for medical practices and health systems nationwide, announced the launch of its redesigned and enhanced Therapy Solution Suite, an all-in-one web-based solution offering a combination of financial,...
Neural Sleeve Receives Global Design Award

Neural Sleeve Receives Global Design Award

Cionic Neural Sleeve has won Dezeen Awards 2023 design project of the year following the announcement of all nine design category winners. The nine winners awarded in Dezeen’s annual awards program are located in eight different countries...
PT for Long COVID: Do Patients Benefit?

PT for Long COVID: Do Patients Benefit?

Studies show that those suffering from long COVID may benefit from physical therapy services as soon as they are able to tolerate physical activity, says a PCOM Georgia assistant professor who specializes in cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Patients who have long...
Survey Reveals How Much Education Debt Physical Therapists Have

Survey Reveals How Much Education Debt Physical Therapists Have

Almost 40% of physical therapists have current education debt of over $100,000, according to a new national survey, which highlights the need for industry reform.  The survey, conducted by Luna, a provider of in-home outpatient physical therapy, sought to...
Book Shares Balance Boosting Postures to Reduce Fall Risk

Book Shares Balance Boosting Postures to Reduce Fall Risk

Yoga for Better Balance from Howard VanEs and Dr. Rick Harvey is a comprehensive guide that aims to help people improve their balance and stability to reduce their risk of falling, which sends more than 800,000 people to hospitals every year, according to...
PT Clinic Operator Using AI to Streamline Admin Processes

PT Clinic Operator Using AI to Streamline Admin Processes

Cora Physical Therapy, a national operator of 250+ outpatient physical therapy clinics, has partnered with Medsender, a provider of AI document automation tools for healthcare, to streamline its administrative processes with AI across all locations. Studies have shown...
Cellular Scale Detects Diabetes Complications

Cellular Scale Detects Diabetes Complications

On World Diabetes Day, Withings Health Solutions launches the Body Pro 2, a cellular-connected smart scale. Body Pro 2 is the result of years of research and development, consultation with hundreds of digital health partners and clinicians, and embodies...
Ludica Health Unveils Gaming Exercise Program for Seniors

Ludica Health Unveils Gaming Exercise Program for Seniors

Ludica Health, formerly known as Jintronix Inc., a provider of innovative technology solutions for physical rehabilitation and healthy aging, announced general availability for LudoFit, a new exercise program designed to make fitness enjoyable, affordable, and...