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- Physical Therapy Doesn't Affect Male Urinary Incontinence, Study Shows
Conservative physical therapy does not improve urinary incontinence in men compared to standard care after prostate surgery, according to a recent study published in The Lancet. more - Baseball Pitch Speed and Recovery Increases with NMES
In a recent study, published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, researchers analyzed seven NCAA Division II collegiate pitchers and found that pitch speed and perceived recovery increased, while blood lactic acid (BLa) levels decreased when Compex® neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) was used between innings.more - WCPT's Art & Health Competition Brings Beauty to Physical Therapy
WCPT announced the finalists of its Art & Health competition, which began in October of last year. The competition included several categories for mediums including sculpture, photography, painting, and drawing. more - Fast Track Total Hip Replacement Study Shows Speedy Recovery After Surgery
According to a new Fast Track Total Hip Replacement protocol, patients can be discharged from the hospital within 2 days of surgery. Fast Track underwent testing in the US in response to patient requests for shorter hospital stays and the expenses of medical care. more - Fundraising Helps Wounded Soldiers Rehabilitate
Nonprofit Soldier’s Angels draws on social media for a new fundraising project, which will provide adaptive laptops and other devices to aid in soldiers' rehabilitation and recovery. more - Scientists Work to Create Functional Robotic Hand
Researchers of the Robotics lab at Carlos III University of Madrid are participating in an international project to create a robotic hand. HANDLE is a large scale "Integrated Project" that is part of the Seventh European Framework Programme FP7.more - Fifty Never Looked Fitter: Older Adults Living Healthier
Turning 50 can be a new beginning for mature adults who garner the benefits of better diets, more exercise and increased free time to focus on their health. The average 50-something is in better shape and healthier now than they were in their mid-20s, a report revealed recently. The lifestyle study was carried out among 1,500 adults aged 50 and upwards by Engage Mutual.more - Wound Treating Stem Cell Gel for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A recent Phase II clinical trial of a wound healing stem cell gel found that the product promoted healing in 73% of patients with diabetic foot ulcers, compared to 46% treated with a placebo.more
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Do I Need Physical Therapy?
Who Benefits From Physical Therapy
A list of some of the most common reasons to seek physical therapy includes:
- Neck pain and low back pain
- Arthritis in one or multiple joints
- Fractures and other orthopedic conditions
- Bowel or bladder incontinence
- Problems with balance or mobility
- Chronic fatigue and weakness
- Pre- and post-surgical conditioning and strengthening
- Cancer recovery
- Fitness and wellness education including weight loss and prevention of osteoporosis
- Respiratory problems / poor cardiovascular endurance
- Knee, ankle and foot problems
- Shoulder, arm, hand and wrist problems, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and shoulder tendonitis
- Pre- and post-partum programs
- Neuro-rehabilitation, such as post-stroke and spinal cord or head injury
- Wound care such as diabetic wounds and non-healing traumatic or post-surgical wounds
- Common sprains and muscle strains
- Work-related injuries such as repetitive motion injuries, slip and fall accidents and other trauma
- Sports related injuries