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Seven students from the University of Western States (UWS) volunteer to treat athletes at the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Israel as part of their training in the UWS exercise and sports science masters and doctor of chiropractic programs. PORTLAND, Ore (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 Seven students from the University of Western States (UWS), a leader in the education of health care professionals, have volunteered to treat athletes at the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Israel. The students, who are enrolled...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) today announced it has completed its previously announced purchase of Walton Rehabilitation Hospital, a 58-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital formerly owned by Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, Inc., and doing business as Walton Rehabilitation Hospital in Augusta, Ga. "The purchase of Walton Rehabilitation Hospital by HealthSouth - our first in the State of Georgia - is another milestone in our...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) today announced it will report results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2013, after the market closes on April 25, 2013. The Company will host an investor conference call at 9 a.m. ET on Friday, April 26, 2013, to discuss its results. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (877) 587-6761 and giving the pass code 29682250. International callers should dial (706) 679-1635 and give the...
ROSEMONT, Ill., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Basketball season is in full effect and orthopaedic surgeons want athletes and other basketball enthusiasts across the country to follow the proper safety guidelines to avoid a visit to the emergency room. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly 1.5 million basketball injuries, in children and adults were reported in 2011. Ankles sprains, knee injuries and foot fractures are some of the most...
The Bellevue, Wash.-based physical therapy clinic provides a new program to prevent the common ACL injury in at-risk athletes. BELLEVUE, Wash., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), located in the middle of the knee, often represents an athlete's worst nightmare. A torn ACL is one of the most common sports-related injuries, in sports like soccer, where players often engage in quick changes of direction. Sports Reaction Center (SRC), a...
Research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in Chicago, IL shows that biceps tenodesis surgery is safe and effective for individuals who suffer a SLAP (superior labral anterior posterior) tear of the shoulder. Patients examined had previously undergone unsuccessful arthroscopic repair for their injuries. "Our research focused on a sample of 42 active-duty men and women who were unable to return to duty after primary arthroscopic SLAP...
Outcomes after surgery have always been difficult to determine. Now a new case study on more than 500 hip procedures highlights that complication rates may be even higher than previous reports, say researchers presenting at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in Chicago, IL. "The overall complication rate after hip arthroscopy was 7.2 percent, which is higher than what has been previously reported in the literature at 1.5 percent," said lead author...
Orthopaedic surgeons have debated the effectiveness of the single versus double-bundle method of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair for years. However new data shows both techniques lead to similarly effective outcomes for patients, according to researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in Chicago, IL. "We examined 98 patients who underwent reconstructions to repair ruptured ACLs using either one of these methods...
The Functional Training Specialist program from the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) focuses on proper movement to enhance clients’ performance, posture and overall wellness. The 100 percent online training is now available at http://www.nestacertified.com/functional-training-fitness-program/. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) March 24, 2013 Functional training can make the difference between first place and second, between being able to pick up your child or...
Seminar Presented by the Greenwich Hospital Women’s Health Initiative to highlight women’s sports injuries. Greenwich, CT (PRWEB) March 23, 2013 On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 12-1:30 PM, Katie Vadasdi, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist from ONS (Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists) on Valley Drive will be the featured speaker at a Greenwich Hospital Women’s Health Initiative lunchtime event on gender differences in sports injuries. The talk will take place...
