Can A Massage Technique Help Treat Acid Reflux?
According to a preliminary trial, massaging the connective tissue surrounding the diaphragm could significantly reduce acid reflux for people with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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Hot Water Soak May Help Ease Poor Leg Circulation
Could soaking in hot water followed by light exercise work as well on peripheral artery disease (PAD) as a longer bout of exercise does
Physical Therapy On Postoperative Day Zero Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Physical Therapy On Postoperative Day Zero Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Controlled Trial Of 394 Patients
Direct Access To Physical Therapy May Provide Advantages In Health Care
In August 2018, Gov. Bruce Rauner, R-Ill., signed into law a bill that would allow patients in Illinois to seek out the services of a physical therapist without a referral from a physician or orthopedic surgeon.
Stem Cell Therapy, A New Alternative For Arthritis And Osteoarthritis Patients
Osteoarthritis is a disease that can cause serious discomfort in the joints, which affects 15% of the World population and costs more than 4,900 million each year.
What To Know About Mcl Tears
MCL injuries often happen during contact sports. Direct contact to the outside of the knee during a collision can push the knee sideways. This puts a lot of pressure on the MCL, which can tear. Contracting the muscle while running and turning can also...
Virtual Reality Could Improve Your Balance, Study Finds
Virtual Reality technology could become an efficient tool for older people with balance problems or for rehabilitation following injuries or illness that affect balance and movement. In a new study, researchers have studied how the human balance system...
What Are Pain Management and Regenerative Medical Treatments?
If you live with chronic pain and don’t want to get addicted to painkillers, you may be wondering what pain management and regenerative medicine treatments are.Chronic pain can significantly hamper your lifestyle making it almost impossible to remain...
Tiny Rake To Repair Crumbly Old Knees By Collecting Stem Cells From The Joint
A rake-like device that sweeps up cells could give new life to arthritic knees. It collects stem cells — which can form new tissue — from the joint lining, then brushes them into blood clots to help the knee heal itself.
Athletes Should Build Neck Strength To Reduce Concussion Risk, Researchers Recommend
Researchers have proposed a way to mitigate risk for football and soccer players and others at risk of concussion: Protect your head with neck-strengthening exercises in the pre-season.
