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.
SEER Introduces Digital Primary Market Area (PMA) Analytics for YMCAs
The new interactive PMA is a powerful tool that will help Ys better understand their diverse market areas and the members they serve, provide leadership with invaluable data for capital planning, and present marketing personnel with branch level insight to build plans for the many communities they serve. - October 13, 2017 - Seer Analytics
October is Physical Therapy Month: A Ray of Light in Our Healthcare System
Physical therapy has come a long way from its humble beginnings around the WWI, treating our maimed soldiers. Now they have over 95,000 members in the US and requires a Doctorate Of Physical Therapy degree. In most states they are able to treat without a physicians prescription and you are now able to connect to a physical therapist virtually. - October 12, 2017 - Virtual Physical Therapists
The App That Will Crush the Opioid Crisis
Too often individual suffering from muscle and joint pain are prescribes medications to treat the symptoms, rather than addressing the cause. Using the VPT app, patients who might otherwise be unable to access a musculoskeletal clinician can schedule a virtual visit with a licensed specialist able to treat their pain. The benefits are exactly the same as an in-person visit, with the only difference being convenience and cost savings. - October 04, 2017 - Virtual Physical Therapists
Finally…an App to Relieve Your Muscle and Joint Pain
Certified Virtual Physical Therapists can treat you for a variety of muscle and joint pain right from the comfort of your own home. You no longer have to wait to see a physician or travel when you are in pain. - October 03, 2017 - Virtual Physical Therapists
Lite Run Awarded $100,000 SBIR Grant for Innovative Mobility Device
Lite Run Inc. is pleased to announce that it has won a $100,000 Small Business and Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. The award targets the development of a home version of the innovative Lite Run mobility... - October 03, 2017 - Lite Run Inc.
Zonia Elvas Velasco Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Zonia Elvas Velasco of Dallas, Texas has been honored with early admission into Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide’s VIP Membership for 2018 due to her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare. About Zonia Elvas Velasco Ms. Velasco has over 48... - September 30, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Lifetime VIP Member Denise Campbell Has Been Named 2017 Top Female Leader in America
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime VIP Member Denise Campbell, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has recently been named the 2017 Top Female Leader in America for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare/Physical Therapy. - September 23, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Helping Veterans Improve Balance and Walk Better – RxFunction Reports Positive Findings from Research Study at the Minneapolis VA
“It helped my balance!,” “Gave me more confidence, I felt stronger!,” “No dizziness at all, like something was suppressing dizziness!,” “Made me feel like a normal person!,” are statements from participating Veterans in a study of Walkasins at the Minneapolis VA. - September 14, 2017 - RxFunction.com
Hudson Aquatic Systems Enters Exclusive Agreement with Prestigious China Corporation to Distribute Underwater Treadmill Systems and Therapy Pools
Hudson Aquatic Systems officially announces their expansion overseas with an exclusive distribution partnership with the Changzhou Qianjing Rehabilitation Company, Ltd., located in Shanghai, China. As exclusive partners, Qianjing will provide sales, installation and service of Hudson’s underwater treadmill systems and therapy pools for rehabilitation, therapy, conditioning, wellness, and spas in mainland China. - August 15, 2017 - Hudson Aquatic Systems
Life-Saving Fall Prevention Course for Healthcare Professionals and Caregivers Returns to Texas
Next month, two popular life-saving fall prevention training courses will be held in Irving and Humble to teach physical therapists and assistants a unique, simple & fun program to help patients avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - June 29, 2017 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
Hudson Aquatic Systems Expanding Products Targeting Athletes
Hudson Aquatic Systems, along with CET CryoSpas, would like to announce a partnership that will allow Hudson to offer CET CryoSpas ice bath recovery products that support faster recovery, help reduce fatigue, improve performance, and minimize the risk of injuries in athletes within the United States. Hudson will be introducing the CryoSpa Mini at NATA (National Athletic Trainer’s Association) Expo in Houston, Texas, June 27-29, along with their updated AquaFit underwater treadmill system. - June 20, 2017 - Hudson Aquatic Systems
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler Brings Effective Physical Therapy Services to Tyler, Texas
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler now offers effective physical therapy and rehabilitation services for patients in the Tyler, Texas area. - June 17, 2017 - Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
Wisconsin Healthcare Leaders Oppose Chiropractor Bill
A broad coalition of child health advocates oppose Wisconsin's proposed AB 260, which would mandate schools and colleges accept physical exams completed by chiropractors. These 19 physician organizations, other health care providers, health systems, academic centers and other parties say clearance to play should be determined by screening in the primary care office. - June 12, 2017 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Zonia Elvas Velasco Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Zonia Elvas Velasco of Dallas, Texas has been recognized as a Professional Of The Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Zonia Elvas Velasco Ms. Velasco has over 48 years experience as a... - May 31, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
NYC Therapy Seminar by Hands-On Seminars, the U.S. Leader in Continuing Education for PTs & Several Other Manual Therapy Professionals for More Than 25 Years
Announcing a unique manual therapy seminar by one of the world's most celebrated instructors. Leon Chaitow ND, DO is a graduate of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. Since 1983 he has been a visiting lecturer at numerous chiropractic, physiotherapy, osteopathic, naturopathic and massage schools in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia. - April 24, 2017 - Hands-On Seminars
Norman A. Eshleman Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Norman A. Eshleman of Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been honored as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare. About Norman A. - April 08, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Neuropsychologist David Salisbury Joins Pate Rehabilitation as Clinical Director
Pate’s groundbreaking emphasis on neuropsychology in brain injury rehabilitation expands further. - April 04, 2017 - Pate Rehabilitation
New Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic Opens in Reno
Sierra Orthopaedic Physical Therapy is proud to offer specialized physical therapy services and aims to improve overall health of Reno/Sparks Community. - April 02, 2017 - Sierra Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
HealthPrize CEO to Present at IIeX Health on Medication Nonadherence
Tom Kottler to speak about how the pharmaceutical industry can generate new revenue by addressing medication nonadherence. - March 31, 2017 - HealthPrize
Innovation Has Finally Come to Healthcare Recruitment
With their new premier healthcare job board, eLinkXchange hopes to change the recruitment industry for employers and job seekers. - March 13, 2017 - eLink Xchange
First App for Physical Therapy on Demand Launches in NYC
Theryon, the first and only app that allows people to book physical therapy appointments on demand has launched, announced the app’s founders. The convenient app allows people to book an appointment with a top-quality therapist for an in-home or in-office visit in as little as three hours. A... - February 28, 2017 - Theryon
OrthoNeuro Expands Foot & Ankle Division with the Addition of Podiatrist, Dr. Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr.
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr. will join their multi-specialty physician practice March 1st, 2017. This addition will expand OrthoNeuro’s foot and ankle division to include podiatry and wound care services. - February 10, 2017 - OrthoNeuro
Star Tribune Names Rejuv Medical a 2016 Top Workplace
Rejuv Medical has been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. The Top Workplaces special section was published in the Star Tribune on Sunday, June 26. Produced by the same team that compiles the 25-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the best-performing public companies... - February 07, 2017 - Rejuv Medical
Creekside Integrative Medical Center Announced Today That They Are Now Taking an Integrative Approach to Health Care
Dr. Gabor Farkas DC of Creekside Integrative Medical Center announced that those looking for an integrated approach to health care have a new option in Friendswood. Get that integrated approach at Creekside Integrative Medical Center - officially accepting new patients. - January 21, 2017 - Creekside Integrative Medical Center
Lifetime VIP Member, Denise Campbell, Has Now Been Honored as Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For her achievements and accomplishments in the field of Physical Therapy, Denise Campbell of Las Cruces, New Mexico has been named Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - January 14, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Exercise Through the Continuums of Care Workshop
Improving Exercise Options for Residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care Environments - January 11, 2017 - NIFS
A Night of Pure Magic with the Special Olympics
An evening that exemplified the true spirit of the holidays: full of joy, sharing, and sharing joy, December 16th proved to be Pure Magic for the athletes of Special Olympics Florida’s basketball team, as they joined The Physiatric Fitness Center, for their Holidays & Hoops: V.I.P Magic... - December 23, 2016 - The Physiatric Fitness Center
Norman A. Eshleman Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Norman A. Eshleman of Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 35 years in the field of healthcare. About Norman A. Eshleman Mr. Eshleman... - December 20, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Helping Hearts At Home Empowers Seniors to Age in Place
Helping Hearts At Home is a new companion agency, owned and operated by an RN with many years experience working with the geriatric population in all healthcare settings. They believe in aging in place and have the resources to help seniors do just that. The holiday time brings busy families together. This is also the time of year when parents who have need for some assistance at home set off red flags with certain behavior changes. - December 16, 2016 - Helping Hearts At Home
Highly Decorated and Gold Medalist Volleyball Player Lloy Ball Endorses Aquatic Therapy Products by Hudson Aquatic Systems
Hudson Aquatic Systems is excited to announce that Gold Medalist Lloy Ball will be endorsing their aquatic therapy products including therapy pools and underwater treadmills. Ball is the perfect fit for Hudson because of his impressive career, athletic training, conditioning and rehab experience. He will bring the benefits of aquatic therapy to new levels for athletes of all types. - November 18, 2016 - Hudson Aquatic Systems
Free Online Training for Personal Injury Attorneys: the Top 5 Major Financial Drivers Required to Support Soft Tissue Spinal Injury Awards
There Are 5 Major Financial Drivers Doctors Should Document to Support Their Patients and Their Personal Injury Attorneys Soft Tissue Spinal Injury Claims. - November 10, 2016 - Wright County Chiropractic
West End Physiotherapy Clinic Moves to New Location
West End Physiotherapy Clinic announces that it has moved to a new location at 1166 Alberni Street #303 in Vancouver as of September 6, 2016. The new office is only 550 metres away from its prior clinic location. Reason for the move: The tower at 1550 Alberni was purchased by Westbank Corp. with... - November 10, 2016 - West End Physiotherapy Clinic
Denise Campbell of Southwest Sport & Spine Center Honored as Professional of the Year
Denise Campbell, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Physical Therapy. - October 20, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Denise Campbell as a Lifetime VIP Member
Denise Campbell, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Physical Therapy. - September 27, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Live Streaming Platform BCAST Launches “I Can FLY” Virtual Reality Initiative to Bring Veterans with Physical Disabilities -in Experience- Live Streaming Video
Social media live streaming platform BCAST announced today its launch of the “I Can Fly” initiative designed to use virtual reality to bring real life live Broadcast experiences to veterans with physical disabilities. Mike Hodge-BCAST CEO explains: “The technology now exists for... - September 26, 2016 - BCAST live
Achieve the Ideal Sports Therapy Program for Injury Recovery Through Vancouver-Based Burrard Physiotherapy
Vancouver, BC-based physiotherapists, Burrard Physiotherapy are now inviting patients to review their comprehensive sports therapy program. The company offers access to physiotherapists with experience in advanced sports injury management and orthopedics to help address injury challenges and build... - September 03, 2016 - Burrard Physiotherapy
New Albany Surgery Center Performs the First Robotics-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Using the NAVIO Surgical System in Ohio
Dr. Mark Gittins of OrthoNeuro performed the first robotics-assisted total knee arthroplasty in the state of Ohio using the NAVIO Surgical System. The surgical milestone occurred on August 23rd at the New Albany Surgery Center and represents one of the first CT-free robotics-assisted total knee arthroplasty procedures using the NAVIO Surgical System in the world. - August 30, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter to Host a Detroit Area Fall Prevention Course for Healthcare Professionals & Caregivers
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter in Southfield is hosting a Fall Prevention Course for Healthcare Professionals & Caregivers or anyone interested in helping the MS Community avoid falls. The 6 Steps to Better Balance Program™ offers enjoyable activities like “Chorus Line” and “Dancing with a Pillow,” rather than “have-to” exercises which makes participation fun for all adults. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - August 18, 2016 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
Vaidam Health Helps a Paralyzed Young Nigerian Woman to Get on Her Feet Again
In July 2016, Vaidam Health, a medical travel assistant company in India, helped a young paralyzed woman from Nigeria regain her life. She was operated for Spine Tumor in India and recovered miraculously very fast. Its the story about her experience and similar such patients who are assisted by Vaidam Health. - August 05, 2016 - Vaidam Health Pvt Ltd
Welcome Home Caregivers, LLC to the Northern Virginia Area
Putting a new spin on home health care serving the community as a Home Care Resource Company. Offering unique services geared towards keeping your loved ones where they want to be... Home. - August 04, 2016 - Home Caregivers
OrthoNeuro Offers Orthopedic Urgent Care Services for Immediate Access – Now Open in Pickerington
OrthoNeuro opened its new state-of-the-art orthopedic urgent care center in Pickerington on June 15th, 2016. Board-certified, sports medicine fellowship trained physician, Sandy Lane, MD, FACSM to be the primary physician treating at the new OrthoNeuro NOW orthopedic urgent care. - June 15, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
PerformanceScrubs.com Announces a New Line of High Tech Customized Recovery Wear
PerformanceScrubs.com, a Performance HealthCare Products company, today announced a new line of customized Recovery Wear to assist in the rehabilitation and recovery of patients. Performance makes these garments using high technical fabric that benefits the patient and the caregiver. Performance... - June 08, 2016 - Performance Healthcare Products
Posture Crown Receives High Score from Independent Posture Corrector Reviewer
A unique and practical posture corrector gets high score by independent reviewer. Ease of use, effectiveness, and low cost make the product appealing to nearly two thirds of Americans who, according American Physical Therapy Association, experience back pain. - June 07, 2016 - Posture Crown
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Honored by Anthem Blue Cross for Superior Expertise, Improved Patient Safety and Better Outcomes
Award-Winning Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Orthopedic Programs - May 18, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Pakistan Wins Discus Throw Silver at Asian Masters
Dr Ali Bajwa won Silver in the Discus throw competition and secured the only medal for team Pakistan at the 19th Asian Masters Athletics Championships in Singapore that concluded on 8th of May. Shelton Dcosta and Surendra Kumar of India got the Gold and Bronze medals respectively. Athletes from 20... - May 10, 2016 - Ali Bajwa
Attention Occupational & Physical Therapists: 6 Steps to Better Balance™ is Coming to Ithaca, New York
On May 20, the Ithaca Housing Authority will host a workshop to teach Occupational and Physical Therapists, and other professionals a unique, simple and fun program to help older adults avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - May 08, 2016 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
Joint Active Systems, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Empi Advance ROM
Joint Active Systems, Inc. (JAS®) announces that it has acquired the Empi® Advance® ROM line of dynamic braces from Empi, Inc., a subsidiary of DJO Global, Inc. Joint Active Systems intends to reintroduce the Empi Advance ROM line of dynamic braces and have them available by July,... - May 05, 2016 - JAS
Orthopedic Surgeons, Rodney Comisar, MD and Gary Millard, DO to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2016
OrthoNeuro announced today that they will add two new orthopedic surgeons to their team of 25 distinguished doctors. Dr. Rodney Comisar and Dr. Gary Millard will join the multi-specialty physician group in August 1st, 2016. - May 02, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
New Jersey Associates in Medicine Not Standing Still
NJAIM quality, comprehensive medical care continues to grow and expand. Come to the next Open House and see for yourself on Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. That evening NJAIM will also be welcoming Mr. Bart Oates, President of the NJ Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association and 3-time Super Bowl Champion who will join the festivities to help kick off the the Grand Opening of the NJAIM and MedPro Wellness fitness facility. - April 26, 2016 - New Jersey Associates in Medicine, PA
OrthoNeuro Opens New Physical Therapy Center in Pickerington
OrthoNeuro has expanded its medical services in Pickerington to include a new state of the art physical therapy center. - April 06, 2016 - OrthoNeuro