A study using data from the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University sheds light on how concussion during a football career can affect cognitive function in the long term. Former professional football players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms...
Ohio State University researchers have created the first wearable sensor designed to detect and monitor muscle atrophy. A condition involving the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, muscle atrophy can happen for a variety of reasons, but is typically a side...
No need for pressure mats with a 3D-printed insole with embedded sensors that could benefit athletes and patients with musculoskeletal pain. In elite sports, fractions of a second sometimes make the difference between victory and defeat. To optimize their performance,...
The Tactical Rehab and Conditioning program at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is designed to prevent and treat injuries to first responders. The strenuous demands on first responders every day can take a toll on their bodies and minds. Now, a new physical...
The strategic partnership that aims to provide more precise recovery and pain management solutions with integrated brace and cold compression products. Aspen Medical Products (Aspen), a leader in solutions for mobility and pain management, and NICE Recovery...
The medical study showed how a certain type of immersive audio improves virtual reality for users, with benefits including improved ability to localize objects and events. Bongiovi Medical & Health Technologies’ (BMHT) medical team presented the findings of...
A Cochrane review of trials from around the world found structured physical exercise is beneficial for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Physical exercise can help to improve the severity of movement-related symptoms and the quality of life in people with...
Study provides insights about what young people think about pain and how clearing up misunderstandings can help with treatment. Whether it’s headaches, abdominal pain, or unrelenting joint soreness, up to a third of young people in Australia experience chronic pain....
Empower Physical Therapy has announced the acquisition of Spectrum Therapy Consultants (STC), located in El Paso, Texas. Founder-owner, Sandra Terrazas, PT, MBA, is an El Paso native and established STC in 2006 to provide contract therapy services to the local...
Researchers found that while overall sport-related injuries have decreased, there was an increase in the reported number of head and neck injuries. While the overall number of high school sports-related injuries is decreasing, the severity of those injuries and the...
