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.
Clinical Guidelines for Physical Therapy in Huntington Disease
HSG Announces Publication of Clinical Guidelines for Physical Therapy in Huntington Disease - February 27, 2020 - Huntington Study Group
Swedish Medical Center, One of First Hospitals in the Nation to Offer Innovative Hip Replacement Surgical Technique
New portal assisted total hip arthroplasty approach results in smaller incisions, faster healing. - February 23, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
New York Health Welcomes Board-Certified Neurologist
New York Health is proud to announce that board-certified neurologist, Suman Reejsinghani, M.D. will be joining its team of dedicated physicians. Dr. Reejsinghani will be practicing at 108-37 71st Ave, Suite 2, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Dr. Reejsinghani wanted to be a part of NY Health’s... - February 12, 2020 - New York Health
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Cutting Edge Robotic Exoskeleton Technology to Mobilize Patients Earlier
Swedish Medical Center introduces robotic exoskeleton indicated for stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. - February 12, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Lite Run Appoints Wei-En Tan, Ph.D as CEO
Lite Run, Inc., creator of FDA-listed spacesuit technology designed to “unweight” patients and deliver efficient rehabilitation for patients of stroke and spinal cord injuries to enable them to walk again, today announced that Wei-En Tan, Ph.D., has joined as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. - February 04, 2020 - Lite Run Inc.
Spine Care Technologies Inc. to Attend Arab Health2020 in Dubai, UAE
Announcement about Spine Care Technologies' participation in the Arab Health2020 Exhibition in Dubai. - January 27, 2020 - Spine Care Technologies
CryoNext of Orlando Teams Up with Alabama Crimson Tide in Preparation for the VRBO Citrus Bowl Game of the Century
Alabama Crimson Tide football organization focuses on “Leveling Up” their players with CryoNext’s innovative wellness modalities as they head into Orlando, Florida to face off against Jim Harbaugh’s, Michigan Wolverines team. - December 31, 2019 - CryoNext LLC
DoctorUna.com Offers Accessible Healthcare in One Click
The DoctorUna platform allows patients to access doctors & dentists, book appointments online, send inquiries and access Reviews and Ratings. A fully bilingual (Arabic/English) website for patients in the region. Users can search for doctors by specialty, location, insurance coverage, medical condition, doctor gender, or language(s) spoken by the Doctor. - December 12, 2019 - DoctorUna
BrainCo's Prosthetic Hand Helps Amputee Play the Piano for Millions of Viewers
For Lin Anlu, playing the piano has been a lifelong dream. Having lost her right arm at a young age, it seemed likely to remain a dream. But last year, Anlu became the first amputee to play a piano duet using BrainCo’s advanced prosthetic technology. Anlu stunned a live audience and millions... - November 20, 2019 - BrainCo
BrainCo Announces FDA Approval Process for a More Affordable Smart Prosthetic Hand
The BrainCo prosthetic hand is an advanced and affordable smart prosthetic hand. It gives amputees the ability to intuitively control their prosthetic hand with unlimited gestures and grip patterns, making the prosthetic an innate extension of the user. - November 16, 2019 - BrainCo
South Carolina Orthopaedic Surgeon with Palmetto Bone and Joint to Travel to South Africa to Perform Surgery for a First in South Africa
Dr. James Loging, MD with Palmetto Bone and Joint, to perform first Sacroiliac Joint Fusion surgery in South Africa. - November 12, 2019 - Palmetto Bone and Joint
Academy Medical Announces That Their Vendor Partner, RenovoDerm Has Been Added to Their DoD DAPA Contract
Academy Medical announces that their vendor partner, RenovoDerm has been added to their DoD DAPA contract. Through Academy Medical’s contract, RenovoDerm will market their Phoenix Wound Matrix and Rotium Bioresorbable Wick products to DoD medical facilities. - November 06, 2019 - Academy Medical
OrthoNeuro Spine Surgeon Performs the First Robotics-Assisted Minimally Invasive 2-Level Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery in Central Ohio at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital
Dr. Ying Chen, OrthoNeuro Neurosurgeon, completed the first robotics-assisted minimally invasive 2-level interbody fusion surgery in Central Ohio. This surgical milestone occurred on October 28, 2019 using the Globus Excelsius GPS Robotic Navigation System. - November 06, 2019 - OrthoNeuro
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Shave Off Event for Prostate Cancer Research
Swedish Medical Center, located in Englewood, Colorado, joins Bishops Cuts/Color Highlands Ranch to raise money for prostate cancer research through the TUCC Foundation. - October 17, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center First in Colorado to Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery to Remove Blood Clot from Brain
New Procedure Quickly Removes Blood from Brain after Intracerebral Hemorrhage. - October 11, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
CardioFlex Accepts Worker’s Compensation
CardioFlex Therapy is happy to announce that they now accept Worker’s Compensation insurance through different states across the country and in network with all major Florida Workers’ Comp insurance companies. - October 02, 2019 - CardioFlex Therapy
Cardioflex Therapy Joins Ambetter and Sunshine Health
Physical Therapy office in Davie joins Ambetter and Sunshine Health Insurances to better serve their community. - October 02, 2019 - CardioFlex Therapy
Academy Medical is Pleased to Announce Their Partnership with Medtronic Spine
Academy Medical is pleased to announce their partnership with Medtronic Spine. Medtronic Spine's extensive portfolio of spinal products will now be available on Academy Medical's SAC Top 18 contract, providing VA clinicians the tools necessary to provide optimum care for veterans. Headquartered in... - September 10, 2019 - Academy Medical
First Time in Alaska: Life-Saving Fall Prevention Course for Healthcare Professionals, Injury Prevention Advocates and Caregivers
In Fairbanks, AK on October 6 an innovative & effective course will be held to teach Occupational and Physical Therapists, other healthcare and injury prevention professionals, fitness instructors and caregivers a unique, simple and fun program to help older adults avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - September 07, 2019 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
Global Regenerative Group & Kanfit3D Enter Into Distribution Partnership
Pleased to announce a new distribution partnership between Global Regenerative Group, a company which has developed extensive experience in the most advanced medical device industries, and Kanfit3D. - September 05, 2019 - Global Regenerative Group
Construction Equipment Operator's Bum Knee "Just Perfect" After Stem Cell Therapy Provided by Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center
Orthopedic surgeon insisted that knee replacement surgery was the only way to fix construction equipment operator's bad knee. Stem cell treatment using a patient's own stem cells improved the bad knee and four years later, the knee has given the patient no problems. - August 22, 2019 - Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center
New At-Home Therapy for Arthritic Hand Pain Delivers Consistent Relief in Only Minutes Per Day
Triumph LTD announces the release of a new at-home hand therapy device that finally delivers consistent, drug-free pain relief to those suffering from the discomfort of hand arthritis. The Triumph LTD red light therapy device is side-effect-free and drug-free and delivers effective pain relief when used just 15 minutes per day. Red light therapy, heat and vibration work together to rejuvenate cell growth, bring comfort, promote circulation and lubricate joints. - August 21, 2019 - Triumph LTD
Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center Presents Seminar on Alternative to Invasive Surgery or Pain Medication
Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center, https://kansasrmc.com, is providing an interactive seminar on alternatives to invasive surgery or pain medication. Learn how a client can use their own own stem cells to treat a variety of medical conditions. - August 17, 2019 - Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center
Reach IPS Partners with CareHalo Corp to Deliver Outstanding Live Clinical Care Partnering with Remote Patient Monitoring
Reach IPS Partners with CareHalo, Corporation to Offer Remote Patient Monitoring, Advanced Healthcare Clinical Monitoring, and Patient Interaction Services - August 15, 2019 - Reach IPS
CryoNext Integrative Healthcare of Lake Nona Florida Becomes Official Partner to the WTT Orlando Storm Tennis Team
As the World Team Tennis season comes to an end, the Orlando Storm tennis team turn to CryoNext Integrative Healthcare for recovery, especially Cryotherapy in Lake Nona, home of the USTA World Headquarters. - August 05, 2019 - CryoNext LLC
Global Regenerative Group Becomes Global Partner for Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Prosupplier GmbH Representing Their CureOs® Synthetic BONE GRAFT
Global Regenerative Group, developer and global distributor of new and innovative products in the field of Regenerative Medicine, today announces its partnership with Prosupplier GmbH, a pharmaceutical wholesaler with an experienced and specialist team, whose products include CureOs® Synthetic BONE GRAFT. - August 02, 2019 - Global Regenerative Group
Swedish Medical Center Surgeons Perform First Successful Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Using Robotic Guidance Platform
New technology offers enhanced surgical precision for patients using advanced 3D planning, guidance, and visualization. - July 31, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
APTQI Commends Representative Olson for Promoting Regulatory Reforms
Rep. Olson’s Letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma Urged the Agency to Remove Regulatory Barriers by Requiring Either a Physician Referral or a Signed Care Plan - But Not Both. - July 30, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Relax The Back® Expands Into Ergonomic Solutions for Handwriting with PenAgain from Baumgartens
To broaden the availability of PenAgain to those who can benefit from using it, Baumgartens and Relax The Back® announce a partnership to offer the writing solution at participating franchises in the United States and Canada. - July 18, 2019 - Baumgartens
Physical Therapy Groups Release Roadmap to Create Benchmarks for High-Quality, Value-Based Care
New report designed to help improve patients’ quality of care and establish baseline metrics for determining the value of physical therapy. - July 17, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Industry Leaders Highlight Educational Resources as Bid Window Opens for DME Competitive Bidding Program Round 2021
In recognition of the opening of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program bid window today, a group of leading industry trade organizations is showcasing new educational resources to help potential bidders navigate recent changes made... - July 16, 2019 - CQRC
C2Dx Acquires STIC Intra-Compartmental Pressure Monitoring System from Stryker Corporation
Critical Care Diagnostics, Inc. is a privately-held medical device company dedicated to providing world class products and service to healthcare professionals, while driving costs out of the healthcare continuum. - June 28, 2019 - C2Dx, Inc.
Triangle Physical Therapy Practice Opens Apex Location
New Location for Back in Action Physical Therapy Features 2,400 ft2 Space, Cutting Edge Amenities. - June 28, 2019 - Back in Action Physical Therapy
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Promotes Fireworks Safety
Safety tips to help you stay out of the ER this season. - June 26, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Contract Manufacturing of 3D Printed Titanium Orthopedics Highlighted at OMTEC
Technical experts and leadership from Tangible Solutions, Inc., a Contract Manufacturer of 3D Printed Titanium Orthopedic Implants spoke on multiple technical panels at The 15th Annual Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC). Chris Collins - Chief Operations... - June 20, 2019 - Tangible Solutions, Inc.
Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Announces 2019 Student Athlete Scholarship Winner
Hannah Peterson, a graduate of Pinkerton Academy Class of 2019, is the winner of Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics 2019 "Access to Education" Student Athlete Scholarship. Ms. Peterson was chosen from thirteen applicants and will receive a $3,000 scholarship. “We were... - June 17, 2019 - Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
Cates Consulting Group Works with Trauma Victims Like Those Affected by Durham Gas Explosion
Cates Consulting Group's thoughts and prayers are with the victims that were involved in the catastrophic gas explosion in Durham, North Carolina. In April 2019, two people were killed and 25 injured. Of the people injured, six were in critical condition and one was transported to a burn center. - June 11, 2019 - Cates Consulting Group
Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics to Provide Complimentary Electrocardiogram (EKG) Testing for Portsmouth and Winnacunnet High School Athletes
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the #1 Cause of Death of Student Athletes. - May 26, 2019 - Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Swedish Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. - May 21, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
APTQI Commends Introduction of Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 2802) in House of Representatives
Bipartisan bill addresses the physical therapist professional shortage by enabling physical therapists to participate in the National Health Service Corps student loan repayment program. - May 18, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
CMS' Announcement of Capacity Policy and New Bidding Window Date Earns Applause from Industry Leaders, Allows More Time to Educate Bidders
Defining the capacity policy brings long-overdue clarity to how bidders’ capacity affects the Single Payment Amounts (SPAs). The 60-day bidding window will open on July 16, giving potential bidders and suppliers of durable medical equipment (DME) more time to understand the major changes coming to Round 2021 of the competitive bidding program. - May 16, 2019 - CQRC
APTQI Unveils Updated Website, New Branding
New APTQI website serves as a vital platform for physical therapy professionals, providers, and policymakers to learn about issues that impact the physical therapy community. - May 01, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Wraser Pharmaceuticals Announces Publication of White Paper Addressing Opioid Safety
Sharp rises in opioid abuse and overdose rates in the United States over the past two decades have prompted much-needed review of prescription rates and ease of access to controlled substances. Combatting these alarming trends requires assessing which opioids are more addictive and habit-forming than others. - April 26, 2019 - WraSer Pharmaceuticals
Website Launched to Prepare DMEs for Medicare’s New Competitive Bidding Process
Website shows durable medical equipment suppliers how new CMS rules affect bidding for lead and non-lead items and how single payment amounts would compare to current Medicare rates. - April 17, 2019 - CQRC
Eliminate Debilitating Blisters with Gym Skin by STRIKER
Striker Concepts has created an innovative gym glove that offers full coverage protection against heat, friction and moisture, thus eliminating blisters and callouses. - April 17, 2019 - STRIKER Concepts
Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mark White to Join OrthoNeuro in May 2019
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Mark White, Neurosurgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the spine, will join their multi-specialty physician group practice May 1st, 2019. - April 16, 2019 - OrthoNeuro
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics Offer Free Transportation
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics now offers free transportation to and from their clinics to better serve patients that have been in a personal injury accident. - April 05, 2019 - PIHELP
Rose Medical Center Among Nation's Top 100 Hospitals for 12th Year
Rose Medical Center has been selected one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health™ for the 12th time, spotlighting the top-performing hospitals in the U.S. based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data. - April 05, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
APTQI Applauds Introduction of S. 970 in the U.S. Senate to Address Physical Therapist Professional Shortage
Bipartisan bill would enable physical therapists to participate in the National Health Service Corps student loan repayment program. - April 03, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics Enter the World of Bilingual Healthcare
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics’ staff, chiropractors and medical doctors enter the world of bilingual healthcare by offering personal injury rehabilitation therapy and chiropractic care in English and Spanish. - March 27, 2019 - PIHELP