Current models of mortality risk after heart failure (HF) rely primarily on cardiac-specific clinical variables and may underestimate risk in elderly East Asian patients. Researchers from Japan used machine learning to analyze data from a nationwide registry of elderly HF patients. Their new model includes metrics of physical function and improved risk reclassification by about … Read more
In infants and toddlers who had a stroke before birth or as a newborn (28 days or younger), a treatment that combined restricting the use of the stronger arm with intensive task-oriented physical therapy led to improved function and skill gained on the weak side compared to standard care, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented … Read more
A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced overall disability in stroke survivors compared to survivors who received sham (inactive) electromagnetic stimulation combined with physical therapy, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2026. The meeting is … Read more
According to new research from the University of Delaware, nearly 40% of American adults ages 18 to 64 with arthritis – almost 10 million people – say the medical condition is limiting their ability to work. Co-author Daniel White, associate professor of physical therapy at UD, analyzed findings from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey, which was recently published in the … Read more
When Shannon Ashley, now 43 years old, was in her tweens and teens, her legs were noticeably large. Shannon Ashley “Once I hit 12, my calves were unusually large, like tree trunks,” Ashley said. She tried to hide her outsized lower extremities, a contrast to her slender upper body, beneath wide-leg pants, and the size … Read more
In a new clinical study, researchers from the Texas Biomedical Device Center (TxBDC) at The University of Texas at Dallas demonstrated unprecedented rates of recovery for spinal cord injuries. In this study, published in the prestigious journal Nature on May 21, individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury safely received a combination of stimulation of a nerve in the neck … Read more
Women who experience urinary incontinence after giving birth may get just as much relief from telehealth as they do from physical therapy, a new UC San Francisco study has found. It is the first comparison of telehealth to in-person pelvic physical therapy, and the results open the door to new ways of treating a condition … Read more
American physical Therapy Association Unveils 2025-26 Public Policy Priorities, Prioritizing Medicare Reform and Patient Access ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 3, 2025 — The American Physical Therapy association (APTA) has announced its new public policy priorities for the 119th Congress and federal agencies, emphasizing the critical role of physical therapy in the U.S. health care system. … Read more
Sound and Balance: Unexpected Link Discovered for Individuals with Vestibular Hypofunction A recent study published in PLOS ONE sheds light on a surprising connection between sound and balance, particularly for individuals living with vestibular hypofunction. This condition affects the inner ear, responsible for detecting head movement and position, leading to symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, and … Read more
Endoscopic spine surgery is revolutionizing the treatment of herniated discs, offering patients a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. This groundbreaking technique, pioneered by surgeons like Dr. Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou at University Hospitals Cleveland, utilizes specialized instruments and a tiny camera inserted through a small incision, typically less than a centimeter. This minimally invasive … Read more