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.
Texas Hospital Association Endorses Jackson Therapy Partners as Therapy Staffing Provider
The Texas Hospital Association (THA) and its marketing subsidiary, HealthSHARE, announce the addition of Jackson Therapy Partners, America’s largest therapy staffing company, as their exclusive vendor for temporary and permanent therapy staffing solutions. "Jackson Therapy brings a... - February 02, 2012 - Jackson Therapy Partners
Life Vessel of the Prairie Announces Grand Opening in Wichita, Kansas
Life Vessel of the Prairie, houses the Life Vessel®, a patented, 510K FDA cleared non-invasive technology and technique by which frequency, vibration, sound and light waves are non-invasively applied to the human body in a resonance chamber, resulting in the body being able to perform its innate natural ability to heal itself. - January 17, 2012 - Hansa Center for Optimum Health
The International Triathlon Coaching Association Launches New Facebook Page for Triathlon Coaches and Ironman Fans
The International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA) recently launched a new Facebook page for its fans and friends. Available online at https://www.facebook.com/groups/170987673613/, the new Facebook page offers the latest news in the triathlon world as well as a way for triathlon coaches and lovers to connect with each other. - January 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Stick-e's New Yoga Block Addresses Wrist Pain Resulting in the Perfect PlankTM
Stick-e® Products LLC recently started shipping one of its newest, patent pending, problem solving fitness accessories, the Wrist Saver® Block. Orthopedic surgeon approved and recommended, the Stick-e® Wrist Saver® Block is a 2-in-1 product combining the traditional foam yoga block... - January 09, 2012 - Stick-e Products LLC
NESTA Launches Enhanced Website Focused on Personal Training, Fitness Education and Wellness Programs
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) recently re-launched its website, www.nestacertified.com, to provide more options and ease of use for personal trainers, coaches and fitness pros. The organization is dedicated to be a full-service provider of fitness, nutrition and wellness solutions. - December 05, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
UW Prosthetic Sensing Array Gives “Feeling” to Artificial Limbs
The Fringing Field Sensor Array (FFSA) is a collection of high-resolution pressure sensors that can accurately measure sheer stress, pressure, and other characteristics at the limb-prosthetic interface. - November 28, 2011 - SEAL
H.I.G. Capital Sells Align Networks
H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity firm, announced the sale of its investment in Align Networks, Inc. The transaction adds to the firm’s long standing track record of successful workers’ compensation and healthcare service industry investments. - November 09, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
CareSouth Health System Acquires Family Care Inc of Virginia
CareSouth Health System Inc., the largest privately held home health services provider in Georgia, announced today that it has purchased Family Care, Incorporated of Virginia. The company is a Medicare certified provider of home health and personal care services with locations in Richmond and... - November 03, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Eleven CareSouth Homecare Professionals Agencies Named to 2011 HomeCare Elite
CareSouth Homecare Professionals today announced that 11 of its home health care divisions encompassing 33 locations and three of its managed agencies have been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. CareSouth agencies... - October 21, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
OrthoNeuro Voted Best Orthopedic Practice by Columbus C.E.O.
OrthoNeuro was voted Columbus C.E.O.'s Best in Business award for Best Orthopedic Practice 2011. This year was the first to feature a winner in the “Orthopedic Practice” category and they are proud that OrthoNeuro is paving the way as the first award recipient. Winners are determined by polling the magazine’s readers. - October 16, 2011 - OrthoNeuro
Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy Opens Its Newest Clinic in Wayne, New Jersey
With a team of fully trained, vastly experienced and certified staff, Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy’s Wayne clinic specializes in dynamic physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand therapy, wellness programs and massage services -- all to help patients, and others, maximize their full potential toward living the healthiest lifestyle possible. In addition, this coming October, Alliance HPT Wayne clinic will open its Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center featuring its state-of-the-art Pool. - September 22, 2011 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy
Video Contest Awards Cash Donations to Offset Schools’ Athletic Training Department Budget Cuts
Innovative small business supports schools, stimulates economy and has fun doing it. Prizes awarded for top 3 entries, early entries, and top referrers; Submissions may be made by students, parents or others associated with the high school or college athletic department; Videos must feature new ProStretch Plus or new Range Roller products; Entries accepted 9/20/11; Voting will take place on Facebook 10/2. - September 19, 2011 - Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products
New Advanced Pelvic Floor Video Program for Female Runners
PT Partners, the makers of the Hab It: Pelvic Floor DVD, announce the launch of a new online video program, 7 Day Advanced Core and Pelvic Floor Stabilization Program, specifically designed for active women suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence and bladder or uterine prolapse. This advanced pelvic floor conditioning program for post-partum female runners, triathletes and other athletes designed by a women’s physical therapist, triathlete and mom of 3. - September 09, 2011 - PT Partners, LLC
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.