PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- With baby boomers getting older, the number of Americans over 65 years old is increasing each year. Chances are, many will need some kind of specialized therapy. Thanks to an ...
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A doctor of physical therapy shares the five-minute routine she uses with older adults to build foundational strength and balance
Set yourself up for success with this manageable full-body workout ...
With the exponential growth of the aging segment of the population, physical therapy clinics are treating larger proportions of patients with arthritic conditions. Arthritis is a leading cause of ...
Intermittent hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may improve physical performance in sedentary older adults, according to a study published online July 3 in BMC Geriatrics. Amir Hadanny, M.D., Ph.D., ...
Older patients who are hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure have high rates of physical frailty, poor quality of life, delayed recovery, and frequent rehospitalizations. Interventions to ...
Adults with cerebral palsy are more likely to experience the debilitating pains of musculoskeletal disorders, but they receive significantly less physical therapy for those ailments, according to a ...
Experts predict the active aging population will make physical therapy one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States over the next decade. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates ...
Int J Clin Rheumatol. 2010;5(1):37-51. In RA a history and physical examination is conducted focusing primarily on the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, integumentary and pulmonary systems. Gait and ...
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