physical therapy
Persistent Racial Disparities in PT/OT Use for the Treatment of Low Back Pain
Even though there has been an increase in the use of physical therapy and occupational therapy to treat low back ...
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
For Back Pain, Chiropractors and Physical Therapists Avoid Costly Imaging and Dangerous Opioids
Health systems and individuals could cut costs by steering treatment of back pain to physical therapists or ...
OCTOBER 10, 2023
"Pain-Guided" Approach to Physical Therapy an Integral Part of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
When many patients undergo abdominal wall reconstruction, usually they do not work with a physical therapist ...
MARCH 30, 2022
Opioid Prescribing Up, Nonpharmacologic Therapies Used Less During Pandemic
A retrospective, cross-sectional study found a significant increase in opioid prescribing for pain at the expense ...
MARCH 25, 2022
Video Exercise Program Curbs Postpartum Back Pain
Researchhas demonstrated the effectiveness of an online, video-based core exercise program in reducing postpartum ...
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Study Finds Nonpharmacologic Treatment Commonly Used After Surgery in Military Population
A new study has found a high rate of postoperative nonpharmacologic treatment, from acupuncture to occupational ...
AUGUST 17, 2021
Targeting Medial Branch Nerves With Temporary Percutaneous PNS Benefits Axial LBP Patients
People with chronic axial low back pain who have failed other treatment options may benefit from percutaneous ...
JULY 28, 2021
Osteopathic Manipulation Shows Slight Benefit for Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Nonspecific low back pain can be a challenge to treat. A new study found there may be a small benefit for these ...
JUNE 14, 2021
WHO Releases Pediatric Chronic Pain Guidelines, Advocates for Biopsychosocial Approach
New guidelines released by the World Health Organization highlight the need for a biopsychosocial approach to pain ...
JUNE 7, 2021
For OA Knee Pain, High-Intensity Strength Training No Better Than Low Intensity, Control Group
A prospective study has concluded that for patients with knee osteoarthritis, high-intensity strength training does ...
MAY 26, 2021
Motor Skills Training Improves Functioning In Chronic Low Back Pain
A randomized trial showed that motor skill training outperformed strength and flexibility exercise in improving ...
MARCH 23, 2021
Surgeons Can Do More to ‘Prehab,’ Rehab Patients
Surgeons have been gradually adopting methods to optimize patients before surgery and better help them recover, but ...
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
