<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Physical therapy - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Physical therapy news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Self-assembling antibody drugs successfully target multiple cancer receptors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern anticancer medications that combine tumor-fighting drugs with proteins that specifically target cancer cells are a relatively new class of drug, often given to patients for whom standard chemotherapy has not worked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/self-assembling-antibody-drugs-successfully-target-multiple-cancer-receptors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/self-assembling-antibody-drugs-successfully-target-multiple-cancer-receptors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study reveals substantial rise in Latin American dementia rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Newcastle University in the U.K. finds that the share of adults living with dementia rose substantially across several Latin American and Caribbean sites over the past two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/study-reveals-substantial-rise-in-latin-american-dementia-rates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/study-reveals-substantial-rise-in-latin-american-dementia-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global consortium releases AI toolbox to unlock new Alzheimer's treatments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Consortium for Biomedical Research and Artificial Intelligence in Neurodegeneration (C-BRAIN), a global collaboration of academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and philanthropic organizations of which Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is a founding member, today launched three open-source AI tools to accelerate research aimed at developing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/global-consortium-releases-ai-toolbox-to-unlock-new-alzheimers-treatments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/global-consortium-releases-ai-toolbox-to-unlock-new-alzheimers-treatments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers identify a distinct subtype of eosinophilic esophagitis in children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Ann &amp; Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago identified a distinct subtype of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) &ndash; a chronic allergic inflammatory disorder in which the esophagus narrows, interfering with food going down properly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/researchers-identify-a-distinct-subtype-of-eosinophilic-esophagitis-in-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/researchers-identify-a-distinct-subtype-of-eosinophilic-esophagitis-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New international certification program launched to improve stroke rehabilitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UTHealth Houston neurologist was among a group of two dozen healthcare professionals from across the globe who developed an international certification program designed to improve rehabilitation care among stroke survivors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/new-international-certification-program-launched-to-improve-stroke-rehabilitation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/new-international-certification-program-launched-to-improve-stroke-rehabilitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personalized self-management effectively prevents chronic back pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost everyone will deal with back pain at some point in their lives. Most recover quickly - but for about 20% of people, acute pain becomes a chronic condition that interferes with daily life and keeps them out of the workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/personalized-self-management-effectively-prevents-chronic-back-pain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/personalized-self-management-effectively-prevents-chronic-back-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musculoskeletal pain in children is often underestimated and misunderstood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three out of every ten Brazilian children and adolescents complain of musculoskeletal pain (affecting bones, ligaments, and muscles).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/musculoskeletal-pain-in-children-is-often-underestimated-and-misunderstood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/musculoskeletal-pain-in-children-is-often-underestimated-and-misunderstood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accelerated biological aging may drive rising early-onset cancer risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cancer is often considered a disease of aging. Older adults are at higher risk because they have had more time to accumulate cellular damage that can trigger tumor formation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/accelerated-biological-aging-may-drive-rising-early-onset-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/accelerated-biological-aging-may-drive-rising-early-onset-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robotic exoskeleton system virtually connects stroke patients and therapists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Physical therapists have long walked alongside stroke survivors during recovery. Now, they are walking with them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/robotic-exoskeleton-system-virtually-connects-stroke-patients-and-therapists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/robotic-exoskeleton-system-virtually-connects-stroke-patients-and-therapists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neurological disorders may raise traumatic brain injury risk in older adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain brain diseases, it looks like the risk may go in both directions, according to a study published on June 17, 2026, in Neurology&reg;, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/neurological-disorders-may-raise-traumatic-brain-injury-risk-in-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/neurological-disorders-may-raise-traumatic-brain-injury-risk-in-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WashU study identifies shared target for a new diarrhea vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bacteria enterotoxigenic E. coli and Shigella together cause hundreds of millions of infections each year and are among the leading causes of diarrheal death, especially in children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/washu-study-identifies-shared-target-for-a-new-diarrhea-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/washu-study-identifies-shared-target-for-a-new-diarrhea-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New game-based therapy retrains muscles after a stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[A customized throw-back video game may offer a surprisingly futuristic path to stroke recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/new-game-based-therapy-retrains-muscles-after-a-stroke/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/new-game-based-therapy-retrains-muscles-after-a-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electrical neck implants immediately restore arm mobility in stroke survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers report the final outcomes of a pioneering pilot clinical trial using electrical stimulation of the spinal cord to improve arm and hand mobility in people with chronic stroke today in Nature Medicine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/electrical-neck-implants-immediately-restore-arm-mobility-in-stroke-survivors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/electrical-neck-implants-immediately-restore-arm-mobility-in-stroke-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genetically-modified hookworms successfully deliver medicine to animal hosts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hookworms, intestinal parasites that infect hundreds of millions of people in under-resourced tropical regions around the globe, have evolved to survive inside the human gut for years, secreting molecules that enable co-existence with their hosts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/genetically-modified-hookworms-successfully-deliver-medicine-to-animal-hosts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/genetically-modified-hookworms-successfully-deliver-medicine-to-animal-hosts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 2026 Top Doctoral Student and Rising Star Award recipients!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been a great week in the department this week due to our trainees&rsquo; outstanding success in the VCHRI (Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute) &ldquo;Rising Star&rdquo; and Doctoral student Awards! 2 of the 6 rising star awards were won by trainees from our department. These awards recognize research excellence, service as role models, and other contributions to the VCH Research community.The list of winners is below, and more information on their achievements and their resea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/congratulations-to-the-2026-top-doctoral-student-and-rising-star-award-recipients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/congratulations-to-the-2026-top-doctoral-student-and-rising-star-award-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Sinai opens integrated clinical center for womens health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mount Sinai Health System is opening the Carolyn Rowan Center for Women's Health and Wellness, a transformative new model for women's health that brings together multidisciplinary clinical expertise, structured care pathways, and leading-edge research innovation to deliver more personalized, comprehensive care for women across the entire lifespan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/mount-sinai-opens-integrated-clinical-center-for-womens-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/mount-sinai-opens-integrated-clinical-center-for-womens-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Targeted nerve stimulation boosts movement-related brain activity in humans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vagus nerve connects the brain to major organs throughout the body and plays important roles in many bodily functions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/targeted-nerve-stimulation-boosts-movement-related-brain-activity-in-humans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/targeted-nerve-stimulation-boosts-movement-related-brain-activity-in-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Skinner – 2026 MPT-North Graduate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) graduate, Katie Skinner!Katie is one of the hundreds of UBC Faculty of Medicine graduates who are being celebrated this week for their outstanding achievements.&nbsp;<br />
The post Katie Skinner &ndash; 2026 MPT-North Graduate appeared first on Department of Physical Therapy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/katie-skinner-2026-mpt-north-graduate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/katie-skinner-2026-mpt-north-graduate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protected: Dr Ashley Dalrymple named Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Neuromodulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below.<br />
Password:The post Protected: Dr Ashley Dalrymple named Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Neuromodulation appeared first on Department of Physical Therapy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/protected-dr-ashley-dalrymple-named-canada-research-chair-in-spinal-cord-neuromodulation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/protected-dr-ashley-dalrymple-named-canada-research-chair-in-spinal-cord-neuromodulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr Ashley Dalrymple named Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Neuromodulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Ashley Dalrymple has been appointed a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Spinal Cord Neuromodulation, a national recognition of her leadership in advancing innovative approaches to restoring function after neural injury.The&nbsp;Canada Research Chairs Program&nbsp;enables Canadian universities to attract and retain world-class researchers who advance new knowledge and discoveries, strengthen Canada&rsquo;s international competitiveness and help train the next generation of highly skilled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/dr-ashley-dalrymple-named-canada-research-chair-in-spinal-cord-neuromodulation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/physical_therapy/dr-ashley-dalrymple-named-canada-research-chair-in-spinal-cord-neuromodulation/</guid></item></channel></rss>