PHYSICAL REHABILITATION

I have a love-hate relationship with pulmonary rehabilitation. With rapidly declining lungs due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), it’s hard to exercise. Despite this, exercise is one of the most important things a patient with IPF should be doing consistently, so I try to love it. I was diagnosed with IPF in 2016 and have […]

(Clarice Tang and Karen Liu Western Sydney University) SYDNEY, Dec 8 (The Conversation) Treatment of people with long COVID, who have experienced symptoms for more than four weeks following a COVID infection, can be extremely complex due to the variety of problems associated with the condition. This is a condition in which all cannot be […]

In a shocking new video for Season 4 of 1000-Lb. Sisters, fans watch as Tammy Slaton is rushed to the hospital. Voices of her family being heard in the background reveal that Tammy has stopped breathing and that her body is shutting down. Is this the end of Tammy Slaton? Fortunately, those who follow the family […]

Long-term management of people with COVID — that is, symptoms that persist beyond four weeks after COVID infection — can be extremely complex due to the wide variety of problems associated with the condition. While there is no ‘one size fits all’ treatment, it is increasingly recognized that allied health professionals, such as physiotherapists and […]

Treating people for long COVID – that is, symptoms that last longer than four weeks after COVID infection – can be extremely complex due to the wide variety of problems associated with the condition. While there is no “one size fits all” treatment, there is increasing recognition of the importance of allied health professionals such […]

By Anne Levin Clients of Princeton Fitness & Wellness at Plainsboro were given a jolt when a letter from management dated November 28 informed them that the club will close at the end of the year to accommodate additional space requirements on the Princeton Medical Center campus. Having recently completed a strategic plan, Penn Medicine […]

At 460 N. Redwood Road, Unit D NORTH SALT LAKE, Utah, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Back at Work Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic Monday at 460 N. Redwood Road, Unit D. (PRNewsfoto/Upstream Rehabilitation) The clinic is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. To make an appointment, call 385-295-9600 or visit […]

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) is aiming to gain accreditation from the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS) in March of next year with its programme of exercise and education designed to help people with lung disease manage their symptoms, especially breathlessness. Read More Wigan […]

Adjusting to the physical demands of life with cancer or managing your wellbeing as a cancer survivor is no easy feat. You need support and guidance to help you achieve optimal health during your cancer journey. Understanding this need, Iredell Health System has recently launched an outpatient cancer rehabilitation program. The main goal of this […]

Market Research, Inc. published a new Report on Physical Therapy Market, taking into consideration new trends, opportunities, risk factors, challenges; market Drivers along with its segmentation. Our research experts have prepared this report with help of Porter Five PESTLE Analysis, SWOT Analysis as well as by conducting primary interviews and secondary research techniques.  This report […]

Global Home Healthcare Mornitoring Device Market Size By Type (Blood Pressure Monitors, Blood Glucose Monitors, Pulse Oximeters, Peak Flow Meters, Heart Rate Monitors, Fetal Monitoring Devices, Others), By Application (Rehabilitation, Infusion Therapy, Unskilled Care, Respiratory Therapy, Others) And By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa), Forecast From 2023 […]

A 30-year-old woman with cystic fibrosis (CF) and poor lung function gave birth to a healthy child while being treated with Trikafta, reportedly the first such successful CF pregnancy in Switzerland. The mother’s percent predicted forced expiratory volume in one second (ppFEV1) — meaning her expected ability to quickly empty her lungs after a deep […]

Pulmonx has won the green light in Japan to market its Zephyr Endobronchial Valve, a bronchoscope-placed device designed to help people breathe easier who have severe emphysema, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). With the OK from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), which followed a positive recommendation by the […]

Chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema can be the origin of this pathology. COPD today represents both in Italy and in the rest of the world the most frequent cause of disability and death among all respiratory diseases. Causes of COPD Cigarette smoking is the leading risk factor for COPD. The age of onset and the […]

New name and logo better express company’s three-prong approach to ventilator rehabilitation BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Special Care Unit, the industry-leading provider of ventilator liberation services, has completed an extensive rebranding effort to more closely align with the “uncommon” services it provides. The new name – TriVent Healthcare – and logo […]

Giving and receiving gifts with friends and family is fun during the holidays, but you may come home from your holiday party with more than you bargained for. With holiday gatherings and yuletide cheer comes sneezes, coughs, and fevers. So, what exactly is the flu and what can you do to treat it? Rachel B. […]

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Established in Malaysia in December 2019, Daehan is the largest rehabilitation hospital in Southeast Asia—bringing in an experienced Korean medical team and ensuring their therapists undergo the strictest and most stringent of trainings in South Korea.  The specialise in but are not limited to the management and treatment of neurological disorders and illnesses (for both […]

Steer clear of harmful situations. “The first thing is to reduce further damage if possible,” says MeiLan Han, MD, a spokesperson for the American Lung Association as well as a professor of medicine and chief of pulmonary and critical care at the University of Michigan. So quit smoking if you smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke […]

Respiratory clinic opened in Collingwood A new clinic focused on respiratory diseases has officially opened its doors in Collingwood. The South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team Respiratory Clinic at 186 Erie Street is available for those with COVID-19, flu or other respiratory symptoms. Appointments can now be made online or by calling 211. Bookings are […]