Most Skip PT Homework, Slowing Recovery
Most people are skipping some or all their physical therapy homework, potentially stalling or even setting back their…
High-dose motor therapy improves outcomes after perinatal stroke
In infants and toddlers who had a stroke before birth or as a newborn (28 days or younger),…
Childhood ADHD Tied to Higher Risk of Physical Health Problems by Midlife
Credit: SIphotography/Getty Images People who show attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits in childhood are more likely to experience physical…
Best Fall Prevention Exercises for Senior Cyclists
4 min read Recently, a client who is in her 70’s texted me from the other side of…
This Physical Therapy Stretching Strap Can Relieve Pain
Podiatrists previously put us on to a clever and affordable foot stretching tool that effectively reduces pain associated…
Using robotic testing to spot overlooked sensory deficits in stroke survivors
A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up,…
Mediterranean-style diets improve pelvic floor function and sexual health, review finds
A major review shows that what we eat may significantly influence pelvic floor outcomes, offering new hope for…
Food insecurity and loneliness linked to higher risk of chronic pain after surgery
People who experience food insecurity or loneliness are much more likely to develop chronic pain after surgery, according…
Best Fall Prevention Exercises for Senior Cyclists
4 min read Recently, a client who is in her 70’s texted me from the other side of…
Prehabilitation program for older adults shows potential to improve postoperative outcomes
A pilot study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that a prehabilitation program that…