Penumbra to Develop, Expand VR Rehabilitative Care for Veterans

Penumbra to Develop, Expand VR Rehabilitative Care for Veterans

Penumbra’s collaboration with the VHA will focus on developing VR therapy tools for the most critical rehabilitation needs of veterans. Penumbra Inc announced that it will collaborate with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Healthcare Innovation...
PRN Now Operating 24 PT Clinics in Dallas-Fort Worth

PRN Now Operating 24 PT Clinics in Dallas-Fort Worth

Through a joint venture, PRN will operate the Dallas-Fort Worth PT clinics under the name Vista Physical Therapy. Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN), a leading US-based owner-operator of over 200 physical therapy clinics, and Medical City Healthcare, part of HCA...
Researchers Find Key to Effective Mechanotherapy for the Elderly

Researchers Find Key to Effective Mechanotherapy for the Elderly

A new study shows aged muscle in particular requires an additional type of treatment for mechanotherapy to stimulate tissue healing instead of hindering it.  Mechanotherapy, the concept of using mechanical forces to stimulate tissue healing, has been used for decades...
Exercise Counteracts Unhealthy Sleep Duration Effects

Exercise Counteracts Unhealthy Sleep Duration Effects

Researchers found that physical activity counteracts some negative effects of sleeping too little or too long. Sleeping too little or too long is linked with a shorter life, but scientists have found that physical activity counteracts some of these negative effects...
Mindful Movement with Karen Danchalski, PT, DPT

Mindful Movement with Karen Danchalski, PT, DPT

In this podcast, Melanie Hamilton-Basich, chief editor of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products, talks with Karen Danchalski, PT, DPT, who has been practicing physical therapy for 25 years and has a special interest in mindful movement. They discuss how...
Weave Adds Bulk Texting to Patient Communication Product Suite

Weave Adds Bulk Texting to Patient Communication Product Suite

Weave bulk texting gives physical therapy clinics the ability to send a single text to hundreds of their customers at once. Weave, an all-in-one customer communication and engagement platform for small- and medium-sized businesses, announced the addition of bulk...
CuffLink Rotator Cuff Surgery Rehab Device in Development

CuffLink Rotator Cuff Surgery Rehab Device in Development

University of Pittsburgh and elizur partnered to create CuffLink to provide at-home rehab after rotator cuff repair surgery. The University of Pittsburgh and ēlizur, a supplier of orthopedic products and services in the region, are partnering to create CuffLink,...
Can Digital Info Prevent Youth Sports Injuries?

Can Digital Info Prevent Youth Sports Injuries?

A new Swedish study looked at whether providing digital information on adolescent growth could prevent injuries in youth sports, and injury recurrence in adults. The number of injuries in youth athletics is significantly reduced when coaches and parents have access to...
Overcoming Telehealth Barriers for Stroke Survivors

Overcoming Telehealth Barriers for Stroke Survivors

Review includes key telehealth recommendations for accommodating stroke survivors with limited internet access and limited digital literacy. While the outpatient management of stroke survivors through telehealth is prone to multiple barriers, it offers many advantages...