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.

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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish

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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish

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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish

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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish

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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish

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

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Announces Frist Humanitarian Award Winners

Swedish Colleagues Recognized for Exceptional and Innovative Performance - March 22, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish

Dr. Darryl Auston Joins OrthoONE at North Suburban Medical Center

OrthoONE at North Suburban Medical Center, a practice located in Thornton that provides comprehensive orthopedic services, welcomes new provider Dr. Darryl Auston. Dr. Auston is a board certified orthopedic surgeon that specializes in orthopedic trauma cases, including acute fracture care with a particular interest in pelvis, acetabulum (the socket of the ball-and-socket hip joint) and complex joint injuries. - March 19, 2019 - HCA HealthONE

Two Orthopedic Surgeons Joining OrthoNeuro in April

OrthoNeuro will add two experienced Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeons to team of 28 distinguished physicians. - March 15, 2019 - OrthoNeuro

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Free Hip Seminar

It’s not hip to live in pain. Are you living with hip pain? Join expert orthopedic surgeon John Schwappach, MD, FACS, to learn about how to alleviate your pain and get you back to the activities you once enjoyed without pain. Dr. Schwappach will discuss causes of hip pain as well as diagnosis... - March 14, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Free Neck Seminar

Join Swedish Neurosurgeon, Eric Arias, M.D., to learn about common causes of neck pain as well as the non-surgical and surgical treatment options available. - March 14, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish

PHS Medical by Pivotal Health Solutions Announces the Official Release of Their Physical Therapy and Rehab Product Line

PHS Medical is releasing new wood and aluminum treatment tables in addition to their existing physical therapy and rehab product line. Other new products will be coming out soon. - March 12, 2019 - PHS Medical by Pivotal Health Solutions

The Late Dr. John McCulloch of HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Profiled in the Journal of Neurosurgery Spine

The late Dr. John McCulloch, first Director of Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL) Advanced Center for Spinal Microsurgery, was featured in a paper published in The Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, the official journal of the American Association of Neurologic Surgeons (AANS). The article was... - March 11, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center

Spine Care Technologies Inc. and Intelligent Product Solutions (IPS) Announce Strategic Alliance

Spine Care Technologies Inc. announces a strategic alliance with an award-winning global product design and development company headquartered in New York. - March 05, 2019 - Spine Care Technologies

Tangible Solutions Completes Expansion of Orthopedic 3D Printing Facility

In response to increased demand for the Contract Manufacturing of 3D Printed Titanium Implants, Tangible Solutions is announcing the completion of a 6,000 sq. ft. expansion of their Additive Manufacturing (AM) facility. This expansion will support the Ohio-based company’s own growth plans to... - February 21, 2019 - Tangible Solutions, Inc.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Catherine Logan Performs Centennial Medical Plaza’s First Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Centennial Medical Plaza (CMP) announced that Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, performs Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections in both the clinic and OR. Dr. Logan is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine,... - February 19, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Burn Survivor Reunion