Physical therapy news

• Yoga and physical therapy effective in treating co-occurring sleep disturbance, back pain

  19-11-2019 19:51 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  
  Yoga and physical therapy (PT) are effective approaches to treating co-occurring sleep disturbance and back pain while reducing the need for medication, according to a new study from Boston Medical Center.
  
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• Woman with severe spinal cord injury recovers after treatment at Danbury Hospital

  15-11-2019 04:40 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  
  A freak accident left Katherine (Kathy) Wenning unable to move her upper body. She knew she needed medical attention, but she was at her country getaway in Washington, Connecticut - two hours by car from her home in Manhattan and the New York medical system she trusted.
  
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• Effective non-surgical treatment options for urinary incontinence

  10-11-2019 16:21 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  
  A common myth about urinary incontinence (the loss of bladder control or urinary leakage) in women is that surgery is your only option.
  
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• Study assesses how geriatric assessment can influence cancer care for vulnerable older people

  07-11-2019 21:53 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  
  A Wilmot Cancer Institute-led study in JAMA Oncology shows that when physicians fully appreciate the concerns of older adults with cancer, such as function and forgetfulness, it elevates patient care and satisfaction.
  
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• A rare diagnosis leads to successful treatment for patient with unusual vascular condition

  07-11-2019 18:40 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Drew, a 65-year-old man from Connecticut, was living an adventurous life until he started to experience unusual muscle weakness in his legs and unexplained fatigued. What he thought was possibly Lyme disease, or symptoms of normal aging, turned out to be much more serious.
  
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• UK military researcher studies ways to prevent chronic pain

  07-11-2019 13:11 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Josh Van Wyngaarden grew up in a military family, traveling all over the world during his father's 22 years in the Air Force.
  
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• Picky eaters and problem feeders benefit from the first Pediatric Feeding Group

  06-11-2019 08:47 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Local children are learning how to enjoy eating during the first Pediatric Feeding Group at the Wichita State University Speech-Language-Hearing (SLH) Clinic.
  
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• Traumatic brain injury patient lives to tell the tale

  31-10-2019 20:02 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  John Kaczmarczyk's wife, Noelle, and their son, Dylan, were at home when they heard a thud. They went to investigate the sound and found the alarming cause. John, 58, was unconscious on the floor at the bottom of a flight of stairs with shattered glass around him.
  
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• Optometrists reduce opioid prescription without increasing pain

  31-10-2019 18:05 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Optometrists at the University of Michigan have introduced a new approach to prescribing opioids in an effort to help curb the nation’s opioid epidemic.
  
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• Master of Physical Therapy North

  30-10-2019 19:22 via Department of Physical Therapy
  More information available here
  Please note: our Northern Distributed Program is still pending final approval by UBC and UNBC in the fall of 2019. Successful applicants will be admitted to this program version once approved.
  
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• New pilot project helps older adults stay active with Amazon Alexa's technology

  30-10-2019 06:39 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  EngAGE is a new pilot project helping adults 65 and older stay active with a little assistance from Amazon's voice-controlled speaker Alexa.
  
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• AAOMPT opposes use of 'degenerative disc disease' as diagnostic term for neck, back pain

  25-10-2019 19:55 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists has released a position statement opposing "degenerative disc disease" as a diagnostic term for the cause of neck and back pain.
  
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• Northwestern Medicine launches program to help women understand risk factors for osteoporosis

  23-10-2019 23:12 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Loss of bone density is common as women age, particularly around menopause when women lose more bone than they make. When bone density becomes so low that fracture is likely, the condition is called osteoporosis.
  
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• Support coaches for smoother transitions to home care and postoperative recovery

  22-10-2019 17:06 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  With healthcare being an ever-changing landscape, bundled payments are becoming a more popular option for hospitals since it allows physicians to allocate a set amount of money to cover a patient's stay from their hospital admission all the way up to 90 days after their procedure.
  
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• Systematic review: Medical marijuana shows early promise to lessen opioid use

  20-10-2019 19:22 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Medical marijuana shows early promise to lessen opioid use and potential abuse, suggests a systematic review of published studies being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019 annual meeting.
  
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• Physical Therapy Program Expansion

  17-10-2019 19:58 via Department of Physical Therapy
  Bringing education closer to home for northern and rural students because we know that when students live and train in the North, they are more likely to stay and work in the North
  
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• Daunting Injury Provides Motivation to Help Others

  17-10-2019 19:53 via Department of Physical Therapy
  Katie Attard, MSc student in Dr. Lara Boyd’s Brain Behaviour Lab, started her training last September and is on track to finish her degree this summer. Her research currently focuses on the use of unilateral resistance exercise and its effect on neural and spinal plasticity. She hopes her research will benefit individuals who have suffered from a stroke and require unique exercise interventions to improve motor recovery.At just one year old, my parents enrolled me into gymnastics. I quickl
  
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• Lifting the Bar on Strength Training Behaviour Change

  17-10-2019 19:51 via Department of Physical Therapy
   
  Jasmin Ma is currently a post-doctoral fellow with Dr. Linda Li in the department of Physical Therapy/Arthritis Research Canada. Her research is focused on supporting strength training behaviour change and developing methods for tailored physical activity interventions among people with rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic diseases and disabilities.If you know me well (or have just met me for that matter) you’ve likely heard me talk about “getting your DPA (daily physical ac
  
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• A Warm Welcome to the North!

  17-10-2019 19:42 via Department of Physical Therapy
  By: Eric BennettEric is the PT Student Society (PTSS) President, a member of the Northern and Rural Cohort and a second year MPT student.
   
   
  The 2018-2020 NRC Cohort taking their annual photo in the UNBC plinth lab.
  This past July saw 20 students of the current MPT2 cohort head up to Prince George, British Columbia for a four week academic block. Students part of the Northern Rural Cohort (NRC) stayed in dorms provided at the University of Northern British Columbia and received the wa
  
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• Postdoctoral fellow, Sue Peters is examining balance one step at a time

  17-10-2019 19:40 via Department of Physical Therapy
  Sue Peters received her PhD in the Rehabilitation Sciences program at the University of British Columbia. Her PhD training took place in the Brain Behaviour Lab.Currently, Dr. Peters is a postdoctoral fellow in the Rehabilitation Research Program at GF Strong.
  
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• Up and Running, UBC Physical Therapy & Research Clinic

  17-10-2019 19:27 via Department of Physical Therapy
  Our students provide treatment under faculty supervision to support an affordable model of care.
  
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• FAME for Neurofitness at now at the Physical Therapy and Research Clinic

  17-10-2019 19:25 via Department of Physical Therapy
  Fitness and Mobility Exercise (FAME) developed by Dr. Janice Eng fills a known gap in services for people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or stroke.
  
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• Home Exercise to Reduce Falls in Seniors

  17-10-2019 19:24 via Department of Physical Therapy
  Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose is studying whether a home exercise program is a practical and cost-effective intervention that can improve outcomes in older people who have had a significant fall.
  
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• The return of Alison Hoens in the position of Knowledge Broker

  17-10-2019 19:23 via Department of Physical Therapy
  After two wonderful years on secondment to the BC SUPPORT Unit (https://bcsupportunit.ca/), I am excited to return to the Physical Therapy Knowledge Broker (PT KB) position to reignite existing relationships and projects and to establish new ones.
  Given that there has been an absence of a Knowledge Broker for the last 2 years, it may be helpful to provide a brief refresher on the PT KB position, roles / activities:5 FTE, funded equally by The UBC Department of Physical Therapy, PABC and the Vanc
  
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• Faculty and Staff Updates

  17-10-2019 19:22 via Department of Physical Therapy
  Andrea Hardaker is job-sharing the Administration Manager role in the department, as well as acting the department’s project lead on the MPT Expansion. Andrea joined the department in July 2018 on a temporary basis and moved to her current role in February 2019. Andrea has had a number of other roles at UBC and has previously worked at CHES, the Allard School of Law and Classical, Near-Eastern & Religious Studies. Before starting at UBC, Andrea worked for a whale-watching company on Gr
  
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• ‘Fear of falling’: How hospitals do even more harm by keeping patients in bed

  17-10-2019 14:14 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Dorothy Twigg was living on her own, cooking and walking without help until a dizzy spell landed her in the emergency room. She spent three days confined to a hospital bed, allowed to get up only to use a bedside commode.
  
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• New guidance from oncology experts recommends tailored exercise prescriptions

  17-10-2019 07:16 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  New guidance from exercise oncology experts recommend systematic use of an "exercise prescription" by health care workers and fitness professionals in designing and delivering exercise programs that aim to lower the risk of developing certain cancers and best meet the needs, preferences and abilities of people with cancer.
  
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• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can relieve symptoms and side-effects of radiotherapy

  16-10-2019 21:23 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can relieve self-reported symptoms and side-effects of radiotherapy against cancer in the pelvic region, a study shows. After 30-40 sessions in a hyperbaric chamber, many patients experienced reductions in bleeding, urinary incontinence, and pain alike.
  
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• New recommendations outline specific 'exercise prescriptions' for cancer survivors

  16-10-2019 21:01 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  A recent review of research, conducted by an international group of experts led by the University of British Columbia, has resulted in the development of new exercise guidelines for cancer survivors.
  
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• Researchers outline new exercise recommendations for people living with and beyond cancer

  16-10-2019 16:57 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  It's well known that exercise is good for preventing and treating many forms of heart disease, but less commonly known are the benefits of physical activity for people living with and beyond cancer.
  
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• BU researcher receives NIH grant for clinical research in rheumatology

  16-10-2019 00:14 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  David Felson, MD, MPH, professor of medicine and epidemiology at Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health, was awarded a National Institute of Health P30 Center Grant.
  
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• Caution urged in reducing opioids for pain

  13-10-2019 23:44 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  After years and decades in which healthcare providers were freely prescribing opiates for all sorts of painful conditions, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published guidelines to help bring down opioid prescription rates and with them, addiction and overdose-related death rates. Though these were not binding, they urged physicians to be cautious in dealing with opioids when prescribing for pain.
  
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• Exercise especially important for older people with heart disease

  13-10-2019 09:00 via Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News From Medical News Today
  A study on the effect of exercise on older adults in physical rehabilitation shows that those with the greatest impairment at baseline benefited the most.
  
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• What is plantar fasciitis?

  11-10-2019 21:00 via Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News From Medical News Today
  Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of plantar fasciitis here.
  
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• New study examines care for patients with knee osteoarthritis in the U.S.

  09-10-2019 13:07 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research provides an overview of U.S. physicians' recommendations for physical therapy, lifestyle counseling, pain medications for treating knee osteoarthritis.
  
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• Interprofessional education aims to foster learning, collaboration among healthcare students

  03-10-2019 22:19 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  A virtual world may be a feasible learning platform for bringing together students from different healthcare professions and enhancing their understanding of collaborative patient care and knowledge of other health professions, according to a pilot study led by researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine and published online in the Journal of Interprofessional Care.
  
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• New $6.3 million DARPA grant to help researchers develop "intelligent spinal interface"

  03-10-2019 21:50 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Supported with a new grant of $6.3 million from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, a team led by Brown University researchers will develop and test an "intelligent spinal interface" aimed at helping to restore limb movement and bladder control for people who have suffered spinal cord injuries.
  
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• Newly discovered molecular process could speed up recovery from nerve injuries

  03-10-2019 09:12 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Twenty million Americans suffer from peripheral nerve injuries, which can be caused by traumas such as combat wounds and motorcycle crashes as well as medical disorders including diabetes.
  
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• USF awarded $2.2 million to study neuromuscular effects of chemotherapy in breast cancer survivors

  03-10-2019 08:36 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  A University of South Florida College of Nursing researcher has been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute to study whether a home-based exercise regimen to help improve gait and balance and strengthen muscles can lessen adverse neuromuscular effects many breast cancer survivors face after chemotherapy.
  
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• 2019 MPT Program Info Session

  03-10-2019 02:12 via Department of Physical Therapy
    
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  Have you ever thought about a career in physical therapy? Come join us on November 13 to learn more about UBC’s Master of Physical Therapy program and how you go about pursuing a career in physical therapy. The information session will be followed by a Q&A. The program’s Admissions Manager, Associate Head, and an MPT student will be in attendance. Please RSVP as space is limited. 
  If you can’t make it to our Vancouver info session, you
  
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• AANA wins prestigious award for 'I AM ME Campaign'

  02-10-2019 00:02 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists was recently named a winner of Ragan's Health Care PR and Marketing Awards in the Social Media Campaign category for its I AM ME Campaign.
  
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• Access to physical therapy for low back pain may reduce opioid prescriptions

  01-10-2019 03:31 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Patients who first saw a physical therapist or chiropractor for low back pain, rather than a primary care physician, were much less likely to be prescribed opioids.
  
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• Study evaluates differences in protein intake and health indicators among racial/ethnic older adults

  27-09-2019 00:57 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  As the population of older adults in the United States continues to grow and becomes more diverse, health concerns increase in parallel.
  
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• Walking patterns may help differentiate types of dementia

  24-09-2019 18:00 via Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News From Medical News Today
  A new study suggests that people with Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's have distinct walking patterns that may match cognitive and disease changes.
  
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• Advancements in pain management are giving new options to patients

  21-09-2019 21:36 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Hardly a day goes by without the public being warned about the dangers of opioids. But still, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 130 people die every day of opioid overdose and the problem is getting worse.
  
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• What to know about leg cramps at night

  12-09-2019 21:00 via Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News From Medical News Today
  Leg cramps at night, or nocturnal leg cramps, are often linked with overuse or underuse of the muscles, but medical conditions may also be the cause. Learn about causes and treatments here.
  
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• Researchers explore how talk therapy can help cystic fibrosis patients with mental health problems

  07-09-2019 20:58 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Drexel University researchers are exploring how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a type of talk therapy, delivered via telemedicine, may alleviate the anxiety and depression common among cystic fibrosis patients.
  
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• A young woman, a wheelchair and the fight to take her place at Stanford

  04-09-2019 13:16 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Sylvia Colt-Lacayo is 18, fresh-faced and hopeful, as she beams confidence from her power wheelchair. Her long dark hair is soft and carefully tended, and her wide brown eyes are bright.
  
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• New cellular processes controlling the formation of lymphatic valves found

  28-08-2019 08:20 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Lymphedema, resulting from a damaged lymphatic system, can be a debilitating disease in which excess protein-rich fluid (lymph) collects in soft tissues and causes swelling -- most often in the arms or legs.
  
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• Survey reveals escalating interest to use marijuana or cannabinoids for managing pain

  27-08-2019 04:56 via News-Medical.Net Physical Therapy News Feed
  Millennials lead the escalating interest in marijuana and cannabinoid compounds for managing pain – with older generations not far behind – and yet most are unaware of potential risks.
  
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