Ethiopia has a rich, variable and distinguished history and landscape. Located in the Horn of Africa, it shares borders with Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan. Ethiopia has claim to the oldest humanoid fossils, named “Lucy,” which were discovered in 1974 and are estimated to be 3.2 million years of age.1 The country’s… [Read More]
Millions of adults suffer from painful knee osteoarthritis (OA). Although physical activity can help improve pain and reduce functional limitations, many people with OA are physically inactive. For people living with knee OA, it can be difficult to get started with or continue on a physical activity program, because pain and other symptoms can make… [Read More]
How to develop strategies for optimal patient care within confines of contemporary payment systems... [Read More]
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OA can affect hand anatomy and kinematics, but splinting, exercise techniques, and physical agent modalities can help... [Read More]
A physical therapist explains the benefits of functional dry needling, specific soft-tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and joint mobilization and manipulation techniques... [Read More]
Autoantibody testing, electromyogram, muscle tissue biopsy, and a clinical exam may help confirm a myopathy diagnosis... [Read More]
Consider a physical therapist for your patients if they have difficulty adapting to a new disability, impaired range of motion or strength, a significant balance or gait disturbance, a history of falls, or mobility issues... [Read More]
Back pain is a common occurrence, so much so that most adults will have at least one episode of back pain at some point in their lives. Fortunately, most of these episodes last only a few days and resolve if patients maintain normal activity levels, avoid the detrimental effects of too much bed rest, use over-the-counter pain relievers with caution, and seek the attention of a health professional if the pain or other symptoms persist or worsen over time.... [Read More]
At the young age of 25, Julie Keysor, PhD, PT, associate professor in the department of physical therapy and athletic training at Sargent College of Boston University, was diagnosed with bilateral knee arthritis and had already undergone three knee surgeries. Because of this, and through her work as a physical therapist, Dr. Keysor has a unique perspective on physical functioning, activity, and community involvement among people with knee osteoarthritis.... [Read More]