Tag: Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy and Surgery Reduce Mixed Urinary Incontinence Symptoms
However, reduction in symptoms from addition of physical therapy may not be clinically important
High-Intensity Training Improves Walking in Stroke Survivors
High-intensity training results in better gains in walking speeds, distance than low-intensity training
Standing Frame Program Can Up Motor Function in Progressive MS
Motor function increased significantly but not to degree considered a priori as clinically meaningful
Use of Rehab After Ischemic Stroke Varies in Acute Care
Some stroke patients less likely to get rehabilitation services due to patient, hospital variables
Patient Attitude Tied to Physical Therapy Outcomes
In patients with shoulder pain, self-efficacy, patient expectation linked to pain and disability outcomes
Early PT Linked to Less Opioid Use in Musculoskeletal Pain
For opioid-naive patients, early physical therapy tied to less opioid use in shoulder, neck, knee, back pain
Physical Therapy an Option for Nonobstructive Meniscal Tears
Physical therapy non-inferior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for nonobstructive meniscal tears
PT Better After Hip Surgery Than Opioids in Younger Adults
Benefits include lower hip-related downstream costs and lower opioid use after arthroscopic surgery
Physical Therapy Helps Recover Arm Function in Chronic CVA
In chronic stroke patients, 4 weeks of PT associated with improved arm function, neuroplasticity
PTs Support Interprofessional Model of Care With Pharmacists
Most survey respondents reported a positive perception of interactions with pharmacists
