Physiotherapy news

Here are some recent physiotherapy news articles and updates:

Research and Studies

  1. New Study Reveals Benefits of Physiotherapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A recent study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy found that physiotherapy can reduce pain and improve function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy)
  2. Physiotherapy Effective for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain: A systematic review published in the Journal of Pain Research found that physiotherapy is an effective treatment for chronic low back pain, with benefits lasting up to 12 months after treatment. (Source: Journal of Pain Research)
  3. Exercise and Physiotherapy Improve Outcomes for Patients with Stroke: A study published in the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases found that a combination of exercise and physiotherapy can improve functional outcomes and reduce disability in patients with stroke. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)

Industry News

  1. New Physiotherapy Guidelines for Concussion Management: The American Academy of Neurology has released new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of concussions, which recommend physiotherapy as a key component of treatment. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
  2. Physiotherapy Association Launches New Online Platform: The Canadian Physiotherapy Association has launched a new online platform to connect physiotherapists, patients, and healthcare providers. (Source: Canadian Physiotherapy Association)
  3. New Technology Aims to Improve Physiotherapy Outcomes: A new wearable device that tracks patient movement and provides real-time feedback has been developed to improve physiotherapy outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)

Clinical Practice

  1. Physiotherapy Plays Key Role in Managing Chronic Pain: A recent article in the Journal of Pain Research highlights the importance of physiotherapy in managing chronic pain, including the use of exercise, manual therapy, and education. (Source: Journal of Pain Research)
  2. Physiotherapy Can Help Reduce Risk of Falls in Older Adults: A study published in the Journal of Aging Research found that physiotherapy can reduce the risk of falls in older adults by improving balance, strength, and flexibility. (Source: Journal of Aging Research)
  3. Physiotherapy Can Help Manage Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease: A recent article in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease highlights the benefits of physiotherapy in managing symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including exercise, balance training, and gait retraining. (Source: Journal of Parkinson's Disease)

I hope you find these updates interesting and informative!