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.
Jonathan Grossman, MD Joins Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists welcomes Jonathan Grossman, MD. Upon completion of Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Grossman completed a Fellowship in Interventional and Chronic Pain Management at the Fairview Pain & Palliative Care Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. - December 13, 2012 - Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
HealthSaaS Today Announced the Release of Pain Tracker Plus for the iPhone
Pain Tracker Plus is designed to facilitate quick and easy "at the moment" entry of pain type, pain location and pain intensity. Pain Tracker Plus offers detailed mobile pain tracking to help with documentation of pain history. - November 20, 2012 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Rosellini Scientific, LLC Named Exclusive Distributor of Dynatronics Specialty Equipment in North Texas
Rosellini Scientific, LLC enters into distribution agreement with Dynatronics Corporation (NASDAQ: DYNT) in which Rosellini Scientific is named the exclusive distributor of Dynatronics equipment in northern Texas. - November 15, 2012 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
Wellness Startup Focused on Healthier Computing – With a Twist
High Point Wellness Concepts LLC introduces "vertical" crowdfunding. - November 11, 2012 - XTension
Alpha Orthopaedics’ AT3™ System Receives CE Mark Certification, Further Prepares Alpha Orthopaedics to Enter World-Wide Markets
Alpha Orthopaedics’ innovative AT3™ System featuring RelēF Technology has received CE Mark. The FDA had previously cleared the AT3 System for commercial distribution in the U.S. RelēF Technology is used for the relief of pain associated with conditions such as tendinosis and fasciosis. This CE mark completes company’s preparation for global market launch, which included a successful completion of its pivotal trial and a side-by-side evaluation showing superiority over PRP. - October 17, 2012 - Alpha Orthopaedics, Inc.
Fitness Products Designed Perfectly for Active Baby Boomers Drives Stick-e Growth
Stick-e’s fitness products are bridging the gap between fitness props and therapeutic aids for this large demographic resulting in strong company growth. - October 11, 2012 - Stick-e Products LLC
Marjorie Brook Seminars Launches Re-designed Web Site as a Haven of Sharing, Learning, and Laughter on Your Health and Your Well Being
Marjorie Brook Seminars continues to be at the forefront of therapy innovation in the highly personal health industry with the introduction of a new, vastly renovated web real estate. - October 11, 2012 - Brook Seminars
MD Now Urgent Care is Expanding and Now Opening in Deerfield Beach, Florida
MD Now Urgent Care is opening in Deerfield Beach located at the west end of the Deerfield Mall at 4036 W Hillsboro Blvd, on Hillsboro Boulevard just west of Powerline Road on Friday, September 21st 2012. - September 21, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
Good Shepherd is First in Nation to be Trained in Ekso Bionic Exoskeleton Upgrade
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network (GSRN) recently became the first rehabilitation facility in the nation to be trained in the upgraded version of Ekso, a bionic battery-powered exoskeleton that allows patients with lower limb paralysis to stand up and walk. - August 31, 2012 - Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
Accelerate Sports Performance Expanding to Create Elite Sports Developmental Program
Accelerate Training Facility Designed for Aspiring and Distinguished Athletes - August 01, 2012 - Accelerate Sports Performance
Ohio Sports Chiropractic Offers Alterg Anti-Gravity Treadmill That Provides Non-Weight Bearing Exercise to Allow Lower Body Injuries and Surgery Rehabilitations to Heal
The Chiropractic Clinic Opens One of Only Two of the Treadmills available to the Public in Northeast Ohio. - July 25, 2012 - Ohio Sports Chiropractic
Rosellini Scientific, LLC Hires New Chief Medical Officer
Rosellini Scientific, LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of Barry Kraynack as Chief Medical Officer. Barry Kraynack is a board certified anesthesiologist who has more than 30 years as a preclinical and clinical researcher in translational medicine. Barry will be responsible for the identification of new technologies for commercialization, monetization or sales and distribution in the life science space, encompassing medical devices. - July 17, 2012 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
Reflectx Announces Butterfly Bucks Payout for 2011-2012
Reflectx Staffing Services proudly announces the payout for a bonus program called Butterfly Bucks. The Plan rewards physical therapists, occupational therapists and SLP for each and every hour of hard work they put in every day staying with Reflectx Staffing Services. The main key is that... - July 08, 2012 - Reflectx Staffing Services
A New Manual of Physical Therapy Techniques for Stroke Patients
Physical Therapy for the Stroke Patient, recently published by Thieme, covers all the issues that physical therapists must deal with in this critical period: assessment of patients' abilities; care during the acute phase; early mobilization; effects of medication; risk factors; ethical questions;... - June 30, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Celebrates 20 Years of Fitness, Certification, Education with 20 Percent Discount
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month by offering a special 20 percent off discount code, June 16-20. NESTA is an international fitness association with more than 55,000 members. - June 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
NESTA Adds More Seminars and Workshops for Personal Fitness Trainers to Earn Certification
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) has again expanded its personal training workshops options to include more local and live sessions. The new personal training workshops are offered by Training Made Fun. - June 14, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Mark Breland Foundation Issues a Call for Doctors, Medical Instituions and Other Medical Personnel to Work with Fighters on the East Coast
Mark Breland is a 1984 Olympic gold medalist in the Welterweight Division , five time New York Golden Gloves champion, two time WBA Welterweight Champion accomplished actor, and philanthropist. The Mark Breland Foundation has a stake in the lives of fighters before, during and after their careers. - June 07, 2012 - The Mark Breland Foundation
CareOne Introduces Anti-Gravity Therapy
CareOne's newest nursing and rehabilitation center -- CareOne at Hanover Township, which opened in April -- has introduced a progressive, state-of-the art-therapy device known as an Anti-Gravity Treadmill. Manufactured by AlterG, the Anti-Gravity Treadmill features patented differential air... - June 01, 2012 - CareOne
Infrared Residential Saunas Offer Hot List of Health Benefits: Sunlighten Infrared Saunas Bring the Spa Experience Home
Available for use in the privacy of the home, Sunlighten infrared residential saunas can boost health and spur weight loss. Residential saunas bring the spa experience into the home. - May 29, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Carolina Speech Pathology Announces Bedside FEES Service for Washington State During Washington Health Care Association Conference
Carolina Speech Pathology announced the expansion of their bedside swallow study service to Washington beginning on June 1, 2012. The announcement was made at the annual Washington Health Care Association conference on May 23rd. Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (commonly referred to as... - May 24, 2012 - Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC
Ranked #1 - Practice Velocity EMR by KLAS Research for Urgent Care
VelociDoc®, Practice Velocity's Urgent Care EMR has been ranked #1 overall for urgent care by KLAS research, an independent company who monitors vendor performance in the healthcare industry. - May 17, 2012 - Practice Velocity
Fitness Product Offers the Elderly and Arthritis Sufferers a Better Grip Stick-e® Gloves Originally Designed for Yoga Offer Numerous Therapeutic Benefits
Stick-e® Gloves, originally created for yoga, are now being utilized as a therapeutic prop. From the people using mobility devices to people suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, MS, Parkinsons, and other autoimmune diseases are benefiting from the protective, non-slip properties of Stick-e Gloves. - May 16, 2012 - Stick-e Products LLC
Dr. Meg Ross Manages New Naperville Location for Doctors of Physical Therapy
Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT) is excited to have opened the doors to their newest location in Naperville. DPT’s Naperville North Clinic will be managed by Dr. Meg Rossi, PT, DPT, a graduate of one of the top physical therapy schools in the nation, Northwestern University. Dr. Rossi, returns to Naperville bringing her great experience back to the town she attended high school in and has lived here for many years. - May 06, 2012 - Doctors of Physical Therapy
Doctors of Physical Therapy’s Bolingbrook Clinic Now Open
Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT) has opened several new clinics in the past year, including one very conveniently located in Bolingbrook, at 726 S. Weber Road, Suite 101. - May 06, 2012 - Doctors of Physical Therapy
Lindeman Appointed Chief Operating Officer of CareOne
CareOne – A Senior Care Company today announced the appointment of Stuart Lindeman as Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Mr. Lindeman will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of CareOne's senior living and related health care businesses. Mr. Lindeman has over twenty-five... - May 05, 2012 - CareOne
BioniCare Knee System for Osteoarthritis Now Available in Canada
After experiencing great success within the U.S. market, VQ Orthocare, the specialists behind the innovative BioniCare Knee System are now releasing their product in Canada. The Knee System combines a patented signalling device with an OActive Knee Brace for relieving pain from osteoarthritis. In... - April 21, 2012 - Bionicare Canada
Virtual Speech Center Releases a New iPad App for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Auditory Workout, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s ITunes App store. Auditory Workout was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for... - April 20, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Director Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Dr. Cruz treats patients with sports injuries and neuromusculoskeletal disorders (including low back pain, degenerative joint disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, amputation patients) and performs EMG and nerve conduction tests. - April 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
First Robotic Guided Surgery for Cervical Spine in the United States Performed at UC Irvine Orthopedic Spine Center
Novel surgical approach to cervical surgery expands UCI’s spine program. - April 11, 2012 - Irvine Spine Center
From Incontinence to Not So Spicy Sex: Core Wellness & Physical Therapy Helps Pre and Postnatal Mamas Get Healthy
Mothers endure unspeakable changes to their bodies. Changes like incontinence, split abdominal muscles, less than spicy sex, pelvic pain and plenty more. The therapists at Core Wellness & Physical Therapy poses a vast array of skills and treatments to help keep your focus on the pleasures of having children. - April 03, 2012 - Core Wellness & Physical Therapy
Utah Physical Therapy Clinic Announces ASTYM Accreditation
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, a Utah physical therapy clinic, is proud to announce their Physical Therapists recently received an ASTYM accreditation certification. ASTYM is a highly recognized rehabilitation treatment program for physical therapy that reduces scar tissue left... - March 29, 2012 - Fast Track Physical Therapy
Utah Physical Therapy Clinic Announces Free Assessments
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, a Utah physical therapy clinic, is now offering free physical therapy assessments in their Salt Lake City clinic. Most patients do not need a referral from a doctor to see a physical therapist due to the Direct Access laws in Utah, so George Shirley,... - March 19, 2012 - Fast Track Physical Therapy
CareOne Introduces Innovative Orthopedic Rehabilitation Service
Concierge Approach Designed to Reduce Worries Surrounding Orthopedic Surgery - March 17, 2012 - CareOne
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Website Offers Latest MMA Training Trends and Education
A new website on mixed martial arts certification helps coaches get started and succeed in the industry. The program is focused on MMA businesses, training and coaching. - March 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Paleo Diet for Weight Loss, Inflammation Management and More
Core Wellness & Physical Therapy now offers "The Paleo Consult" to aid clients and patients in a lifestyle modification that benefits those looking to lose weight, manage chronic pain, autoimmune diseases and more. Located in the DC Metro Area, Core Wellness offers a full spectrum of hands on manual therapy and wellness services for those seeking a holistic approach to physical medicine. - February 23, 2012 - Core Wellness & Physical Therapy
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Launches New Website
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, a Utah physical therapy clinic, is proud to announce the launch of their new website www.fasttrackphysicaltherapy.com. This new and improved website is dedicated to serving current and potential patients who are seeking more information about the... - February 19, 2012 - Fast Track Physical Therapy
Massage Therapist Arturo Sanchez Helps His Patients Overcome Chronic Pain from Injuries and Offers 30 Minute Assessment to New Patients
Arturo Sanchez incorporates an effective muscle release and soft tissue immobilization to attack the painful areas with his unique approach helping many athletes and patients to achieve a pain-free life. - February 07, 2012 - Sports Massage Extreme
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