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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

Back Pain

Back pain is debilitating and potentially serious. Some incidents resolve with time; others can become a source of chronic pain and disability. It is essential that you understand your condition and take early steps to treat it before the condition deteriorates.

Back pain is one of the commonest musculo-skeletal problems affecting human populations. Most adults have an episode of back pain at some time in their lives. For most of us these episodes are a nuisance and we get over them and get on with things.

However, for some people back pain is a long-term and disabling condition, interfering severely with their lives and limiting their options. Depression is a common occurrence with chronic back pain and adds to the problems.

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