PHYSICAL REHABILITATION

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A recent study published in Scientific Reports examines the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) on sleep efficiency (SE) in common obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Study: Pulmonary rehabilitation improves sleep efficiency measured by actigraphy in poorly sleeping COPD patients. Image Credit: Tridsanu Thopet / Shutterstock.com How does COPD affect sleep? Patients with COPD often experience chronic insomnia, with […]

In a recently released analysis titled “Physiotherapy Equipment Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028,” Exactitude Consultancy, a reputable market research firm, provided data. The report offers a thorough overview of the market, including data on market size, trends, and growth projections for the global Physiotherapy Equipment market. The study highlights […]

Returning NRLW foundation partners including Frizelle Sunshine Automotive, McDonald’s and Qscan, are ready to support the Titans NRLW team ahead of their first round, on Saturday 22 July. The Titans NRLW foundation positional partners have been recognised in the Titans new purpose-built NRLW Hub, and this season, many of these partners are continuing to show […]

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In bronchiectasis, the lung’s bronchi become damaged and widened. Credit: mi_viri / Shutterstock.com. Inogen has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of France-based company Physio-Assist in a deal valued at nearly $45m, to bolster its respiratory product portfolio. Physio-Assist created and produces a technology-facilitated airway clearance device, Simeox. This device is presently used outside the US […]

The following is a summary of “Clusters of individuals recovering from an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and response to in-hospital pulmonary rehabilitation,” published in the May–June 2023 issue of Pulmonology by Vitacca, et al. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is limited for individuals recovering from a COPD exacerbation (ECOPD), highlighting the need for admission priority […]

Wellinks, the company behind a digital platform and connected devices for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, has appointed Stacie Bratcher as CEO, filling the position left vacant by Alex Waldron in March.  The Connecticut-based company offers a platform to track COPD treatments, symptoms and vitals, coaching and pulmonary rehab, and connected devices like nebulizers and pulse […]

The cleaning staff have received specialist training to enhance their skills to clean and decontaminate equipment traditionally cleaned by nursing staff.  The training not only makes the most of their potential, but helps free up nurses to spend more time on patient care. It’s also resulted in a quicker turnaround of beds for patients, and […]

The Simeox system acquired by Inogen. [Image from Physio-Assist] Inogen (Nasdaq: INGN) announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Physio-Assist. Physio-Assist, a France-based, privately-held company develops and manufactures its Simeox technology. Simeox, which currently has availability outside the U.S., is a technology-enabled airway clearance device. It treats bronchiectasis, where the lung’s […]

Klink, M. & Quan, S. F. Prevalence of reported sleep disturbances in a general adult population and their relationship to obstructive airways diseases. Chest 91(4), 540–546 (1987). Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Budhiraja, R. et al. Insomnia in patients with COPD. Sleep 35(3), 369–375 (2012). Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Kapella, M. C. et […]

Allied Health Professions Location:  Highfield Campus Salary:   £43,155 to £69,961 Per annum Full Time Permanent Closing Date:  Tuesday 08 August 2023 Interview Date:   To be confirmed Reference:  2373123CF 1.0FTE Lecturer/Associate Professor / Senior/Principal Teaching Fellow in Physiotherapy (Respiratory Lead) – permanent We are looking for an experienced respiratory physiotherapist with Higher Education experience, registered […]

PRESS RELEASE Published July 12, 2023 Global Physical Therapy Market report contains myriad of factors that have an influence on the market and include industry insight and critical success factors (CSFs), market segmentation and value chain analysis, industry dynamics, drivers, restraints, key opportunities, technology and application outlook, country-level and regional analysis, competitive landscape, company market […]

Physicians working in primary care respiratory medicine face growing demands on their time, not least in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Keeping up with the latest, rapidly growing body of research to make evidence-based decisions in the best interests of their patients is just part of the challenge. This is especially prescient for those […]

The hospitals highlighted in Becker’s “Hospitals with great heart programs” list are renowned for their exemplary heart care, patient outcomes and leading technologies. Most also perform research that leads to innovative breakthroughs in the field of cardiology. Many of these organizations have been ranked among the top hospitals for heart care by U.S. News & […]

PRESS RELEASE Published July 12, 2023 Seattle, WA – Hanson Chiropractic & Massage, a leading chiropractic clinic in Seattle, is revolutionizing injury rehabilitation with their comprehensive and personalized approach. Driven by a commitment to helping patients recover from auto accidents, work-related injuries, sports-related traumas, and other conditions, Hanson Chiropractic offers a wide range of specialized […]

A project in collaboration with the Welsh National Opera (WNO) has been encouraging patients with long Covid to sing to aid their recovery. The group sessions are led by a vocal specialist at the WNO who uses techniques used by professional opera singers to help with long Covid symptoms. These techniques can help with breath […]

Sarah Candy,1,2 Julie Reeve,2 Rosie Dobson,3,4 Robyn Whittaker,3,4 Jeffrey Garrett,1 Jim Warren,5 Amanda Calder,3 Taria Tane,3 Trina Robertson,4 Usman Rashid,2 Denise Taylor2 1Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau Health, Auckland, New Zealand; 2Health & Rehabilitation Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand; 3National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; 4Te […]

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Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in improving the physical well-being and quality of life for individuals recovering from injuries or living with chronic conditions. The demand for physiotherapy services has been on the rise, leading to a parallel surge in the Physiotherapy Equipment Market. This rapidly growing industry is witnessing remarkable advancements, driven by technological […]