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CARDIFF, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroPerspective, the independent, monthly review of the neurotherapeutics area, has released its May issue, which assesses the field of therapeutics for stroke. "We have been waiting for good news in stroke for a long time, and it remains elusive for pharmacotherapy, where there were two more pivotal trial failures during 2011, from D-Pharm and Sygnis. But devices have taken the clinical high ground, particularly in clot retrieval,...
New research published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Like their healthy peers, children with disabilities may spend too much time in front of a video screen. For children with cerebral palsy (CP), this leads to an even greater risk of being overweight or developing health issues such as diabetes or musculoskeletal disorders. A group of scientists has found that video games such as Nintendo's Wii offer an enjoyable opportunity to promote light to moderate physical...
JACKSON, Miss., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American HealthTech, the Ultimate Connectivity Partner in post-acute care, announces automated interoperability with any therapy software package on the market today. "We're open for business with any therapy company," announced Teresa Chase, President and CEO, American HealthTech. Once connected, minutes and codes flow seamlessly from therapy to clinical and AR; and demographics, ADT, diagnosis, payor, ARD, physician information, and...
AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (NYSE: HGR) today announced the completion of enrollment in its pivotal INSTRIDE investigational device exemption (IDE) clinical trial studying the effectiveness of its WalkAide System in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors. With 496 patients enrolled at 30 institutions in the United States, the INSTRIDE trial is the largest, randomized, controlled study of a walking device ever conducted in stroke...
NEW YORK, April 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Disease Foundation® (PDF®) is pleased to offer physical therapists a free online course, "Parkinson's Disease: A Practical Approach to Evaluation and Treatment for the Physical Therapist," which is being taped in front a live audience today in New York, NY. The course is designed by expert physical therapists in the field of Parkinson's to help other physical therapists provide better care for the nearly one...
Aureus Medical Group releases suggestions for those with travel occupational therapy jobs and others working in mobile medical careers regarding living life to the fullest during and in between contract assignments. National Occupational Therapy Month is celebrated during the month of April. It recognizes those in occupational therapy jobs for their value and dedication to the profession. Omaha, NE (PRWEB) April 17, 2012 In recognition of National Occupational Therapy Month, observed...
ProRehab will be providing athletic physicals for high school athletes in the Evansville, Indiana area on May 5, 2012 at Tri-State Orthopedics between 8 A.M. and 12 P.M. Evansville, IN (PRWEB) April 13, 2012 ProRehab will be providing athletic physicals for high school athletes in the Evansville, Indiana area on May 5, 2012 at Tri-State Orthopedics between 8 A.M. and 12 P.M. The physicals will cost $15 and students will receive a free tee-shirt for participating. All proceeds will go to...
NEW YORK, April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "Last Will and Embezzlement," a documentary on elder abuse created by Starjack Entertainment and sponsored by Fox Rehabilitation, will hold its Manhattan premiere on Friday, April 13 at 7:30 pm at The Quad Cinema, 34 West 13th Street in New York. The screening kicks off with red-carpet guests and interviews at 5:30 pm, including narrator Artie Pasquale from "The Sopranos." Screenings will continue daily at 1 pm and 7:30 pm through April 19th....
In recognition of National Occupational Therapy Month, HomeCEUConnection.com will host the live, interactive, continuing education seminar: Electronic Aids for Daily Living: The Young Child at Home & in the Classroom in cooperation with Michelle Lange, OTR, ABDA, ATP/SMS. Plano, TX (PRWEB) April 10, 2012 In recognition of National Occupational Therapy Month, HomeCEUConnection.com will host the live, interactive, continuing education seminar: Electronic Aids for Daily Living: The Young...
For the second consecutive year, the Home Instead Senior Care® network was listed No. 1 overall in franchisee satisfaction among all categories, as announced by Franchise Business Review in mid-February. In a report released March 15, Franchise Business Review explains that senior care – a lower investment franchise – remains among the most popular trends and concepts in 2012. The needs of a growing population of older adults testify to the popularity of an industry that is...
