Rehabilitation News

An upcoming study will aim to identify how joint replacement affects a patient’s golf game with use of a golf simulator paired with markerless motion analysis.

Published results showed use of an accelerometer to track physical activity after ACL reconstruction may be associated with improved recovery outcomes compared with   traditional patient-reported tracking.

A study of NCAA Division I football players revealed persistent atrophy in the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles 2 years after ACL reconstruction despite full return to play.

Among patients seen at an orthopedic clinic, 81.3% were open to receiving THC-based products and 90.1% were open to receiving CBD-based products for the management of musculoskeletal pain, according to published results.

Percutaneous orthobiologic treatment may be an effective alternative to home exercise therapy for treatment of rotator cuff tears, according to results published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis showed exercise with blood flow restriction may improve lower extremity strength-related outcomes, such as overall strength, muscle size, endurance and sport-specific outcomes.

DALLAS — In this video, Sumon Nandi, MD, MBA, discussed results of a novel total joint arthroplasty discharge protocol that does not require formal physical therapy clearance for same-day discharge.

According to results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, immediate weight-bearing after arthroscopic ankle ligament repair may yield faster return to walking compared with cast immobilization.

PHILADELPHIA — Outcomes from a total joint replacement enhanced recovery after surgery program indicated that a novel data mart dashboard may improve outcomes for an institution and its ability to provide feedback to stakeholders.