Orthopedics & Rehabilitation News
Bone up on news about treating orthopedic ailments affecting the body’s bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and joints as well as rehabilitation information covering sports medicine, athletic training and physical and occupational therapy.
Access Physical Therapy Presents, The Being You, Changing The World Taster, with Author, Dr. Dain Heer. Sept. 15th, 7pm. San Francisco, Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf.
"Has anyone ever asked you to show up as you? As what you can truly be?" This is what Dr. Dain Heer invites participants to do in this class based on his newest book Being You, Changing the World. In the class, Dr. Heer, will be using the tools of Access Consciousness as well as his own unique way of working with bodies and energies called the Energetic Synthesis of Being. - August 31, 2011 - Access Physical Therapy
Chiropractor Joins Practice in Carmel, Indiana
Dr. Bridgette LaMarca a local chiropractor from Indianapolis, has relocated her practice to Carmel, Indiana. She is joining the association of veteran chiropractors, Dr. Nancy Elwartowski-Cooper, Dr. Sandra Cunningham and Dr. Karen Bisesi. This all female doctor chiropractic clinic has been serving the Carmel area for over 24 years. They specialize in the treatment of pregnant moms, infants and women. - August 05, 2011 - Chiropractic Wellness Center of Indiana
Triangle Orthopaedic Associates Establishes the Richard Bruch, MD Prize for Excellence in Orthotic and Prosthetic Resident Research
Triangle Orthopaedic Associates establishes the Richard Bruch, MD Prize for Excellence in Orthotic and Prosthetic Resident Research. This cash prize is awarded to the Orthotic and Prosthetic Resident who has the best presentation and the most compelling research. - August 01, 2011 - Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.
Fremont Physical Therapy Clinic Supports Olympic Hopefuls
Elite Sports Physical Therapy, a premier provider of sports and orthopedic rehabilitation for the Fremont and Dublin communities, is an official of sponsor of Sho Nakamori in his quest for London 2012. Borne from gymnastics pedigree, Sho is a two-time NCAA National Champion on a quest to join the U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team in London in 2012. - June 19, 2011 - Elite Sports Physical Therapy
Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products Introduces ProStretch Plus
Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products announced today the introduction of the new ProStretch Plus, an advancement in stretching tools that engages the entire interconnective chain of the lower leg beginning with the hamstring, calves, Achilles tendon, Plantar fascia and toes to provide a deep, safe, effective stretch. - June 14, 2011 - Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products
Two Leading Stroke Experts Host Free Screening and Information Event for Stroke Survivors
Healthcare system and technology provider partner to help stroke victims regain arm movement. In collaboration with Myomo, Inc., Northeast HomeCare and The Center for Rehabilitation at Northeast Hospitals, both members of Northeast Health System, are holding a complimentary screening and... - June 03, 2011 - Myomo, Inc.
Attendees of AZ Physical Therapy Assoc. Annual Conference Receive Training They Didn’t Get in School
Craig Ferreira, CEO of Survival Strategies, Inc., due to his extensive experience with the Physical Therapy Profession, was invited to be a guest speaker at the Arizona Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in Tempe AZ. Attendees were presented with key management tools they didn’t learn in college. - May 20, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Treat Yourself with PT-Me
PT-Me is a revolutionary physical therapy smart phone application that has just launched. It brings the physical therapist knowledge of medical conditions, treatment strategies, and understanding down to the level of the individual who lacks the time to visit his doctor of therapist for a nagging injury. A smart phone healthcare field virtually untapped in our daily-changing technological world, PT-Me is the tip of the sword. - May 15, 2011 - PT-Me, LLC
Alliance HPT Concludes Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge; 836 Lbs. Lost in 12 Weeks
Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy held its final weigh-in date for all 130 participants of its fitness competition, the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge, April 7. In twelve weeks, the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge finished with its contestants collectively losing 836 pounds. Participants... - April 29, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Severe Ligament Damage is Investigated with "LifeLine," Hosted by Joan Lunden
The significance of sports injuries are delved into, as are new procedures and methods to help cope with them. - April 12, 2011 - LifeLine
CareSouth Homecare Professionals Sells California Agencies to Kindred Healthcare
CareSouth to Focus on Expansion in Southeast, Southwest, Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic Areas. CareSouth Homecare Professionals today announced that it has sold its four California home healthcare agencies to Kindred Healthcare, Inc. The agencies are located in Southern California and the San Jose area. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. - April 04, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
CEO of Survival Strategies Provides Specialized Training to the Executives and Staff of a Large Physical Therapy Practice
The CEO of Survival Strategies, Mr. Craig Ferreira, was requested to come to Idaho to personally train 30 of the executives and staff of Rehab Authority, a 12-location Physical Therapy practice, owned and operated by Kevin Hulsey PT, DPT and CEO of Rehab Authority and member of the Board of... - April 04, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
BodyPro50 is Launching Ice Flow Gel - a Natural Pain Reliever Gel That Combines Fast Relief with Natural Healing
BodyPro50 Ice Flow Gel combines fast relief with natural healing. It provides fast relief of your body aches and pains while assisting the body’s natural healing process. Ice Flow Gel is a safe and fast pain reliever containing 62% natural ingredients such as plant extracts and pure essential... - March 08, 2011 - BODYPRO50
MD Now Urgent Care Walk-In Medical Centers, Continues Its Clinics Growth and Further Expansion of Healthcare Services in Palm Beach County, Florida Area
MD Now Medical Centers, Inc. the largest provider of Urgent Care, Corporate, Employer and Occupational Healthcare services, including Workers Comp Injury care, in Palm Beach County, Florida, is proud to announce that they are continuing to expand medical facilities and grow healthcare services. MD... - February 27, 2011 - MD Now Urgent Care
North American Seminars Inc. Introduces a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, Diabetes Related Orthopedic and Cardiovascular Disorders
Research studies provide supportive evidence for the use of clinical exercise testing and prescribed exercise programs to decrease risk factors for complications related to diabetes. Physical therapists are treating patients for many types of orthopedics and cardiovascular issues everyday, understanding the impact of diabetes is critical to achieving the best patient outcome. - February 25, 2011 - North American Seminars
Sports Clinical Specialist Coming to Dublin, CA
Elite Sports Physical Therapy (ESPT) set to open doors to their second physical therapy facility in Dublin, CA in early March. - February 24, 2011 - Elite Sports Physical Therapy
Introducing DMF Systems Allied Health Patient Management Suite: Inter-AHP
DMF Systems have launched Inter-AHP®; a web based patient management suite for Allied Health Professionals. Inter-AHP® has been developed to match both the requirement for Allied Health Professionals and Hospital Management. - February 16, 2011 - DMF Systems
Toronto Physiotherapy Promotes Awareness, Education, and Treatment of Chronic Swelling Called Lymphedema
Toronto Physiotherapy, a leading provider of healthcare in Toronto, is providing free Lymphedema services to individuals in financial need, and offering on-line education resources to promote disease awareness. - February 11, 2011 - Toronto Physiotherapy
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, Advanced Management of Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces a two day physical therapy continuing education course that is designed to expand and advance current clinical knowledge by providing more in depth clinical information needed to problem solve through a complex variety of breast cancer diagnoses. - January 26, 2011 - North American Seminars
Alliance HPT launches Fitness and Exercise Videos
Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy is launching a series of exercise videos starting January 17, 2011. The series is composed of 12 exercise videos, with one video to be released every week for the duration of the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise (HWW) Challenge, Alliance HPT's weight loss contest. - January 18, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Alliance HPT Revamps Website; Dedicates Features for the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge
Alliance HPT, revitalizes its campaign to further promote healthy lifestyle choices among its clients by revamping its website with innovative and useful features, highlighting the addition of a dedicated space for its Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Challenge. - January 18, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
ROM-T Enterprises Permanently Changes the Cost of the ROM-T
ROM-T Enterprises is pleased to say they are permanently changing the cost of their table to better serve the bodyworks industry. ROM-T was invented so the body worker can perform range of motion without the table being in the way. With its 6 foldable wings it allows the clients the security of staying in the middle of the table. - January 18, 2011 - ROM-T Enterprises LLC
North American Seminars Inc. Introduces a a New Online Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, an Introduction to Wound Care for the Rehab Professional
North American Seminars Inc. introduces an evidence based online physical therapy continuing education course on wound management directed at the rehab professional in order to enhance their knowledge of wound care and its impact on the rehab treatment plan. - December 22, 2010 - North American Seminars
Bestselling Author, Gary Douglas, Presents Totally New Approach to Body Healing with Right Body for You
Gary Douglas will present an evening workshop and 2 day seminar with live streaming that explores communicating with bodies in a totally unique way, using tools from Access Consciousness as they apply to bodies to solve a multitude of body and health issues. These tools can be used immediately to assist people who are struggling with body issues of any kind from self-esteem, weight loss, allergies, chronic fatigue, environmental sensitivities, aging, pain and disease. - December 13, 2010 - Access Physical Therapy
North American Seminars Inc Releases Its 2011 Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course Schedule
Looking for evidence based physical therapy continuing education courses? North American Seminars Inc has released its 2011 Live Course Dates. New Courses and approvals in Illinois, California, New York and twenty other states. The courses are offered in conjunction with the top medical facilities in the United States. - December 09, 2010 - North American Seminars
Alliance HPT Spearheads a Community-Based Weight Loss and Fitness Challenge
A new "Biggest Loser" inspired weight loss program will be initiated by Alliance HPT. "Healthy, Wealthy and Wise" is a 12-week program that will challenge interested participants to not just lose weight, but also to lose the "most weight" for a chance to win cash prizes. Winners will be announced every week. Registration is now open until December 15th, 2010. The challenge will start on January 15th, 2011 to April 9th, 2011. There will be required documents before registration approval. - November 17, 2010 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
HomeCEUConnection.com Releases Online Physical Therapy Continuing Education Seminar on Joint Replacement
New Seminar-On-Demand for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Athletic Trainers to fulfill continuing education requirements. - November 06, 2010 - HomeCEUConnection.com
Massage Magazine Insurance Plus Releases Informational Video
The Massage Magazine Insurance Plus informational video. MMIP massage therapist liability insurance is comprehensive insurance for the practicing massage therapist or massage therapy student at an industry low price that covers professional liability, general liability, and rental damage insurance. - October 20, 2010 - Massage Magazine Insurance Plus (MMIP)
Erik Dalton Myoskeletal Alignment Certification Workshop Tucson, Arizona
Register for the Massage Therapy Myoskeletal Workshop in Tucson with Erik Dalton and the Freedom from Pain Institute on October - October 13, 2010 - Freedom from Pain Institute
Revolutionary New Treatment for Back Pain in Monmouth County
Using a conservative, multi-disciplinary approach, Red Bank, New Jersey pain management office makes treating back pain more convenient and effective for patients. - October 04, 2010 - Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation Center
The Female Athlete - A New Evidence Based Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course
North American Seminars Inc releases The Female Athlete. A new physical therapy continuing education course. Do you understand the unique concerns of female athletes? How much do you really know about women’s unique physiology, exercise and health concerns? Do your rehabilitation and treatment strategies differ when working with female patients? - October 02, 2010 - North American Seminars
Nordic Walking Poles Welcome at 2010 VASA Trail Run - Home of the North American VASA Festival of Cross Country Ski Races
Participants at the 2010 VASA Trail Run will have the opportunity to run or walk the beautiful VASA ski trails. Nordic Walking Poles will be provided by www.SKIWALKING.com and the American Nordic Walking System. Participants opting to use poles can choose to Nordic Walk or Nordic Run the VASA Trail. Free Nordic Walking lessons will also be provided by Pete Edwards, the owner/founder/coach of www.SKIWALKING.com and the American Nordic Walking System. - September 30, 2010 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses in New York State
Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses presented in New York State by North American Seminars, Inc meet the re-licensure requirements of New York licensed physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. - September 25, 2010 - North American Seminars
Elraha.com: Spas, Beauty Centers and Plastic Surgery Centers Directory for Beirut/Lebanon
Recently, a new Lebanese directory specialized in gathering and listing Spas, Beauty Centers and Medical Centers around "Beirut" and all over Lebanon has been launched by Jreissati Enterprises S,A,L. - September 01, 2010 - Elraha
ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp Join Forces and Launches New Location in North Shore at North Shore Martial Arts in Melrose MA
ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp will be launching a new location in the North Shore area on Monday, September 13th at North Shore Martial Arts in Melrose Ma. The program helps busy people get into the best shape of their lives with Synergy 60 Boot Camp Workouts. - August 01, 2010 - ML Athletics
MedCepts Positions Healthcare Related Product in a State-of-the-Art Spine and Sports Rehab Clinic
During a soft beta launch, another cutting edge medical diagnostic system will be placed in a State of-the-Art Spine and Sports Rehab clinic well known for utilizing high-end technology and evidence-based techniques offered by many leading European and U.S. manufacturers. - June 14, 2010 - MedCepts
Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc. Completes Negotiation of Vendor Contract with EON Systems, Inc.
Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc. (Preferred) announced that it has signed EON Systems, Inc. as a preferred vendor for their national network of physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Under the contract terms, members of Preferred’s network receive a discounted rate on software... - June 12, 2010 - EON Systems, Inc.
Leaders in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Open Comprehensive Center for Surgical and Non-Surgical Solutions to Back Problems
After helping thousands of patients get their lives back through minimally invasive spinal surgery, the South Florida Spine Institute announces the opening of a new, comprehensive center for surgical and non-surgical spine care. For more than 20 years, patients from South Florida and across the... - June 11, 2010 - South Florida Spine Institute
North American Seminars, Inc. Redefines Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses Online with New Delivery Platform
North American Seminars Inc. introduces a new continuing education course software platform for delivery of physical therapy continuing education courses. This platform is called Healthclick LMS and can deliver continuing education courses online across the globe. New online courses will be introduced each month. - May 29, 2010 - North American Seminars
TPTA to Help Texans Save Up to 120% on Healthcare Costs
Texans seeking physical therapy services must have a referral from another healthcare provider, increasing the cost of healthcare by as much as 123%. Texas ranks 43rd in the country for primary care physician access. Healthcare reform may push even more physicians to "conceirge" plans, only increasing the lack of access to physicians, further delaying patient care and increasing healthcare costs. Texans need the right to choose physical therapy treatment directly from a physical therapist. - May 25, 2010 - Texas Physical Therapy Association
Erik Dalton Certification Workshop Coming to West Palm Beach
Erik Dalton Myoskeletal Alignment® Certification workshop for Neck, Lumbar and Leg Pain. Board certified workshop presentations are approved for continuing education (24 CE hours) by the AMTA, ABMP, NCBTMB, Florida Board of Health, Texas Board of Health and most other state and national licensing agencies. PT and Chiropractic approval in some states. - May 02, 2010 - Freedom from Pain Institute
First Erik Dalton Spinal Engine Workshop in California
The first Dalton CE Workshop to be offered in on the West Coast. - April 18, 2010 - Freedom from Pain Institute
Brook Seminars' Active Isolated Stretching and Scar Tissue Workshops Benefit U.K. Healing Professionals
Medical, Fitness and Massage Professionals Learn Integrative Fascia Therapy Programs - March 24, 2010 - Brook Seminars
Ultra Marathoner Joins North American Seminars, Inc. Instructor Team with Introduction of a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, Running Injuries
North American Seminars Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course. Running Injuries - Examination, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions will be instructed by Jeff Taylor-Haas, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCSM. - March 13, 2010 - North American Seminars
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Names New Editor and New CEO
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Inc. announces two new executive appointments. Mr. Kent Anderson was appointed CEO/Publisher on January 4, 2010 and Vernon T. Tolo, M.D. will take office as Editor-in-Chief on April 1, 2010. Mr. Anderson and Dr. Tolo replace James D. Heckman, M.D. who is... - March 09, 2010 - The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Whole Body Advanced Vibration Exercise Now Utilized by Family Physical Therapy Services
Family Physical Therapy Services now offers the WAVE (Whole-body Advanced Vibration Exercise) as part of their rehabilitation treatment. Medical, fitness, and sports professionals discovered that the vibration exercise platform was too small to accommodate a wider range of exercise and therapeutic... - March 05, 2010 - ComFit Solutions, LLC
Whole Body Vibration Advanced Exercise, (WAVE), Now Used by Local Therapy Leader, ProCare3
ProCare3 now offers the WAVE (Whole-body Advanced Vibration Exercise) as part of their therapy services. Five years ago, Whole-body Advanced Vibration Exercise (WAVE) founders – consisting of specialists in the medical, fitness, and sports fields – purchased one of the first vibration... - March 05, 2010 - ComFit Solutions, LLC
February is American Heart Month and Nordic Walking Poles Can Help Improve Cardiovascular Fitness
Doctors and Physical Therapists here in the USA have recently discovered that Nordic Ski Walking Poles radically improve balance, stability and gait – a huge aid during cardiac rehabilitation and for those with MS, Parkinson’s and Neuropathy (No Longer Just for Athletes and Expert Skiers). Wounded Warriors are also benefiting from the use of Nordic Walking Poles donated from www.skiwalking.com and the American Nordic Walking System. - February 11, 2010 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Dr. Holly Moriarty Named "Top Expert" in Sports Medicine
Dr. Holly Moriarty, DC - Owner of Haymarket Physical Therapy & Chiropractic - Named Sports Medicine “Top Expert” by Washingtonian Magazine. - February 05, 2010 - Haymarket Physical Therapy & Chiropractic
New Stick-e® Wrist Saver Helps Yoga Enthusiasts Overcome Pain
Stick-e® Brands, the industry innovator in yoga accessories, has just introduced the first patent pending Yoga Stick-e® Wrist Saver to address wrist pain associated with upper body weight bearing exercises such as pushups and Downward Dog in Yoga. - January 28, 2010 - Stick-e Products LLC