Trust Cements Use of New Surgical Assessment Nursing Role
Trust cements use of new surgical assessment nursing role
… using the trust's new Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment tool. A treatment plan is then put in place for the patient there and then with the patient, family and carers at the heart. Physiotherapy team leader Sarah Elliott said: “This is a different … Read more on Nursing Times
Global Geriatric Care Services Market to Be Driven by Change in Family …
Home care in geriatric care services market is further classified into health care and non-medical home care. Health care consists of medical care, hospic care, telehealth, physiotherapy services and palliative care, whereas non-medical home care … Read more on Business Wire (press release)
Vitals Ranks America's Best Running Cities
Vitals Ranks America's Best Running Cities
According to the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, nearly 70 percent of runners will suffer a running related injury. The latest Vitals Index ranks America's Best Running Cities based on quality ratings and access to sports … Read more on Business Wire (press release)
Frontera to receive GSA's 2015 Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award
At the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Frontera is the inaugural chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, where he also serves as a professor and medical director of rehabilitation services. His research interest is … Read more on EurekAlert (press release)
UD Program Connects Students, Entrepreneurs
UD program connects students, entrepreneurs
A mere idea in early 2014, mTrigger is expected to launch by the end of the year and it's product will be available for sale online and through physical therapy clinics in January. The mTrigger device allows physical therapy patients to … He is … Read more on The News Journal
New Medical Codes for Diagnoses Increase Accuracy — and Chances for Errors
In addition, ICD-10 doesn't just affect doctors and hospitals — physical therapists, mental-health providers and any other organization that deals with medical information will have to use the new codes. What's more, the changeover will not impact all … Read more on NJ Spotlight
Handgrip Device Helps Stroke Patients Access Hand/Arm Rehab
Handgrip Device Helps Stroke Patients Access Hand/Arm Rehab
… stroke patients for self-rehabilitation of arm function, a new study has shown. The device, developed by scientists at Imperial College London in the United Kingdom, allows patients with severe hand and arm impairment to practice exercises and … Read more on Medscape
Interactive rehabilitation device restores vet's use of hand after stroke
The second, randomized control trial of 12 individuals more than six months after stroke onset, found that those who used the device significantly improved more than when they did conventional exercises. Ninety percent of participants improved some … Read more on Fox News
Yoga for Cancer Workshop Series
Yoga for Cancer Workshop Series
Cancer survivors and patients who have experienced stress – before, during or after the diagnosis – that are interested in learning how yoga can assist with healing on a physical and psychological level. … With over 500 hours in training in a number … Read more on My Eastern Shore
New approach to chronic, debilitating pain gives patients hope for a decent …
As part of his treatment philosophy, Cardarelli strives to keep care as close to home for his patients. Cardarelli and his team arranged for a local home health service to visit Tincher on a daily basis and provide physical therapy services. Cardarelli … Read more on KyForward.com
Brain Damage During Stroke May Help Smokers Quit Smoking
Brain damage during stroke may help smokers quit smoking
They examined whether stroke patients started smoking again after their stroke, as well as how strong their craving for a cigarette was during their stay in the hospital. An MRI and CT scans helped determine if the stroke occurred in the insular cortex … Read more on Bel Marra Health
These stroke victims are playing video games to cure their paralysis
He argues that patients need intense, aggressive and repetitive therapy right after a stroke, when the brain's ability to repair itself is primed and ready for action. Most stroke therapies today, including virtual … Properly applied, these small … Read more on Fusion
Whitby Harbour, Centennial Building to Get Upgrades
Whitby harbour, Centennial Building to get upgrades
Funds will be allocated through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure program, which will provide $ 150 million over two years for the rehabilitation, renovation and expansion of existing public infrastructure assets such as community and cultural … Read more on durhamregion.com
The scandal of amputee soldiers' treatment on the NHS is revealed
The report praised the opening of 'Murrison Centres' – the NHS medical centres dotted around the country that have been adapted to treat the military and are named after defence minister and Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison – he said they aren't equipped … Read more on Western Daily Press