Rehabilitation News

Even though the number of patients who visited an acupuncturist about doubled from 2010 to 2019, and insurance coverage for the treatment increased, most patients continued to pay out of pocket, according to recent data.

Middle-aged and older adults with confirmed, probable or suspected COVID-19, even mild cases, experienced worsened mobility and functioning outcomes following infection, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

The world of competitive gaming, known as esports, has expanded over the years and is anticipated to continue growing, with viewership expected to increase from 435.9 million in 2020 to 577.2 million in 2024, according to market reports.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Christopher L. Peters, MD, spoke about patient engagement technologies in joint replacement surgery.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2022, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, MD, spoke on the operative approach for young patients with ligament injury, graft choice and rehabilitation for return to sport.

Patients with a fixed flexion contracture should be carefully evaluated and educated on stretching exercises and how to gain extension, according to a presenter at the Current Concepts of Joint Replacement Winter Meeting.

Adults with osteoarthritis who exercised daily reduced their pain, produced anti-inflammatory cytokines and increased their levels of endocannabinoids, according to findings published in Gut Microbes.

Results from a systematic review showed no differences in patient-reported or clinician-reported outcomes between early and delayed rehabilitation at 12 months after total shoulder replacement.

SAN DIEGO — Results showed use of blood flow restriction therapy in the early postoperative period after ACL reconstruction may improve short-term pain scores and quadriceps strength within the first 3 months after surgery.

Patients who underwent physiotherapy that incorporated games, known as exergames, after arthroscopic shoulder surgery had outcomes that were similar to patients who had standard physiotherapy, according to published results.