Summary:Brooks Rehabilitation has introduced the NeuroShield, a conceptual helmet designed with cutting-edge technology to provide the most advanced protection against traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) while raising awareness of brain safety. Key Takeaways: Innovative...
Summary:College athletes who suffer concussions may experience lingering brain changes detectable in scans for up to a year after being cleared to return to play, raising concerns about long-term brain health. Key Takeaways: Brain scans revealed ongoing signs of brain...
Summary: SuitX by Ottobock has introduced the IX Back Volton, a lightweight, battery-powered exoskeleton designed to reduce physical strain for workers in demanding industries by providing adaptive lifting support while maintaining full mobility. Key Takeaways:...
Summary: Poor sleep health can contribute to mobility decline in individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly among women with conditions like diabetes, osteoarthritis, or multiple sclerosis. Key Takeaways: Poor sleep health is linked to an increased risk of...
Summary:A preliminary study suggests that a simple treatment algorithm can help reduce racial and ethnic disparities in multiple sclerosis (MS) care by increasing the use of highly effective therapies, leading to significant reductions in relapse rates among Hispanic,...
A new study presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) examined the impact of a policy implemented by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) to address youth players heading the soccer ball. Researchers found that...
Chronic pain treatment benefits from a holistic approach that integrates physical therapy and behavioral health to address both the physical and psychological components of pain. By Lyndzie Jackson PT, DPT, and Evan Espinosa, PsyD Discussions about chronic pain...
Smoking, particularly heavy smoking, is linked to some unexplained strokes in younger adults, mainly in male individuals and in people ages 45 to 49, according to a study published in the February 19, 2025, online issue of Neurology Open Access, an official...
Summary:As more adults focus on improving their health in 2025, experts emphasize the importance of patients maintaining fine motor skills through targeted exercises and recreational activities to preserve independence and quality of life. Key Takeaways: Fine motor...
Summary:A study suggests that at least 30 minutes of daily summer sun exposure in infancy and during the second trimester of pregnancy may be linked to a lower relapse risk in children diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Key Takeaways: Infants who had at least 30...
