http://ecrc-pt.com/ description en-us Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:59:01 -0500 Tue, 29 May 2007 10:20:24 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=233 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:19:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=231 Virtual reality (VR) and video game applications are novel and potentially useful technologies that can be combined with conventional rehabilitation for upper arm improvement after stroke, say authors of a meta-analysis published in the April issue of Stroke. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:10:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=228 4 months of daily pelvic floor muscle strengthening can significantly improve the ability of the pelvic floor muscles to elevate the bladder neck voluntarily. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:06:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=232 New global guidance highlight the risks posed by physical inactivity, which kills more than 3 million people annually, and measures that can prevent numerous cancers and other noncommunicable diseases, plus hundreds of thousands of premature deaths. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:19:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=229 Beginning physical therapy within 24 hours of knee arthroplasty surgery can improve pain, range of joint motion and muscle strength as well as cut hospital stays, according to new research in Clinical Rehabilitation. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:35:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=227 Tue, 17 May 2011 07:11:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=226 ECRC Physical Therapy would like to acknowledge and commend the following employees for their loyalty to the company: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:53:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=49 Does your mind have a passion for gardening but your body doesn't want to even think about kneeling on the ground? Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=224 Diabetes is already linked to a number of complications, but emerging evidence suggests an increased risk of cancer can be added to that list. A new study found that women with diabetes had an 8% increased risk of developing cancer generally, while men with diabetes had a 9% higher risk when rates of prostate cancer were excluded from the calculation. The risk of dying from a cancer was also higher in people with diabetes - 11% greater for women and 17% higher in men. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:42:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=223 Consistent lifelong exercise preserves heart muscle in the elderly to levels that match or even exceed that of healthy young sedentary people, a surprising finding that underscores the value of regular exercise training, according to a new study. Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:31:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=225 Arizona's cash-strapped Medicaid program is considering charging patients $50 a year if they smoke, have diabetes or are overweight. A spokeswoman for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System said Friday that the fee is intended to rein in health care costs by pushing patients to keep themselves healthy. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:50:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=98 Water-based exercises produce better improvement in disability and quality of life of the patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) than land-based exercise, say authors of an article published in Spine. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=222 Researchers have found a link between high blood pressure and a greater drop in average walking speeds in older adults, according to results from a new National Institutes of Health-funded study. Further, the drop seems to occur even in study participants whose high blood pressure is successfully treated. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:18:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=217 New guidelines issued this week by the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommend diagnostic imaging for patients with low back pain only if they have severe progressive neurologic deficits or signs or symptoms that suggest a serious or specific underlying condition. For all other patients evidence indicates that routine imaging is not associated with clinically meaningful benefits and can lead to harm through radiation exposure and unnecessary tests and invasive procedures. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 06:57:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=218 New dietary guidelines released this week focus on balancing calories with physical activity, and encourage Americans to consume more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and seafood and to reduce their intake of sodium, saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and refined grains. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:03:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=219 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:10:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=220 New guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend screening for osteoporosis in women aged 65 years or older and in younger women whose fracture risk is equal to or greater than that of a 65-year-old white woman who has no additional risk factors. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:17:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=221 A physical therapist-led exercise program significantly improved symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in 43% of patients compared with a quarter of the participants who maintained their normal lifestyle, says a Reuters Health article based on a study published online January 4 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Sat, 15 Jan 2011 07:23:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=210 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 09:04:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=211 New Years' resolutions have an 80 percent rate of failure by Valentine's Day, but Americans can increase their success by sharing their commitment with others. The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA's) Move Forward campaign is helping individuals keep commitments by starting the conversation online and providing fitness tips for those who are heading to the gym. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:08:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=216 Researchers report that almost 2/3's of Medicare beneficiaries discharged from the hospital after having an stroke die or are readmitted within a year, a "staggering" finding says a Medscape article based on a study published online in Stroke. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:17:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=213 An analysis of 9 studies with more than 34,000 participants aged 65 and older suggests that gait speed may be an indicator of health of an older person. Published in JAMA and highlighted in USA Today, the study's authors, which include APTA member Jennifer Brach, PT, PhD, GCS, say that "gait speed, age, and sex may offer the clinician tools for assessing expected survival to contribute to tailoring goals of care in older adults." Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:56:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=215 Progressive resistance strength training appears to be an effective intervention to reduce physical disability in older adults, say authors of research published in the January 2011 issue of Disability and Rehabilitation. To maximize the effect, the authors suggest therapists use responsive outcome measures and multi-component intervention approach. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:12:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=212 Primary care-relevant interventions that include physical therapy can reduce falling among community-dwelling older adults, say authors of a systematic review published in the December 20, 2010, issue (Vol 153 No 12) of Annals of Internal Medicine. Sun, 02 Jan 2011 09:49:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=214 The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) have released new guidelines for the prevention of stroke, both ischemic and hemorrhagic. The 68-page document has almost 800 references and is recommended reading for health care professionals who care for patients at risk for stroke. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:04:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=208 Time to be thinking about New Year's Resolutions... Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:38:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=209 New Year’s resolutions—they’re easy to make but easier to break. Why is it so hard to make the healthy changes that we know can help us feel better and live longer? And why is it so hard to make them last? NIH-funded scientists are learning more about how we can make healthy changes and, even more important, how we can sustain them. Sun, 26 Dec 2010 08:45:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=7 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:30:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=205 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:26:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=206 This month's Health Affairs contains several articles on physician self referral for imaging, including one study that details how strong the rewards for self referral remain despite numerous efforts by Medicare and private insurers to limit them. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:33:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=207 The Women's Health and Mortality Chartbook Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:47:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=143 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 09:55:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=30 NutriMirror is a free Internet-based system that gives you the power to successfully control your weight and nutritional balance. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=13 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:26:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=204 People with diabetes should mix aerobics with weight training to get the best results in lowering blood sugar, a new study suggests. The combination worked best for weight loss too, compared to aerobics or weight training alone. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:06:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=203 Add another benefit of exercise to the long list... Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:17:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=199 As many as 1 in 3 US adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue, according to a new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that predicts that the number of new diabetes cases each year will increase from 8 per 1,000 people in 2008 to 15 per 1,000 in 2050. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:40:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=198 In older adults exercise cannot reverse the cardiac stiffening effect of years of sedentary behavior, but it can improve arterial function and aerobic capacity and induce left-ventricular remodeling, says a heartwire article based on the results of a study published online October 18 in Circulation. Sun, 24 Oct 2010 12:01:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=200 This week the American Heart Association (AHA) re-arranged the ABCs of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in its 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care, published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:49:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=201 A new study finds that 34% of US adults in government health surveys conducted between 1999 and 2006 had metabolic syndrome, up from 29% in similar surveys done between 1988 and 1994, says an article by Reuters Health based on a study in Diabetes Care. The syndrome is a collection of risk factors for type 2 diabetes and heart disease that includes abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, low HDL cholesterol, and high triglycerides. Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:56:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=197 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=202 During 2007-2009, an estimated 22.2% (49.9 million) of US adults reported physician-diagnosed arthritis, with prevalence increased significantly with age, says a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sun, 10 Oct 2010 01:01:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=194 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:35:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=181 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=191 Does a good massage do more than just relax your muscles? Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=193 Up to 25% of American women experience incontinence. There is a conservative approach available, although not well known to the public. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=192 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=190 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=182 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=180 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:46:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=183 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=187 Obese older adults are more likely to use walkers, canes, and other mobility devices at a younger age, and may run the risk of using them incorrectly, according to new research from Purdue University. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=186 Better adherence to recommended home exercises as well as being more physically active improves the long-term effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and/or knee, say researchers in an article published in the August issue of Arthritis Care and Research. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=185 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=188 In a major win for patients, Illinois Gov Pat Quinn on July 23 vetoed Senate Bill 2635, which would have amended the fee-splitting section of the Illinois PT Practice Act by adding language to exempt employment of physical therapists by other health care providers. If enacted, the legislation would have negatively affected efforts by the Illinois Chapter to combat referral for profit in physical therapy. The legislation also attempted to amend the fee-splitting sections of more than 20 other health-related practice acts in Illinois. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=189 Eccentric exercise restored the strength of the injured evertor muscles in study participants with their 1st ankle sprain while engaged in sports activity, say authors of an article published in the April issue (Vol 2 Issue 2) of Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. These results show the value of the exercise, especially as the weakness of these muscles after sprains is one of the main risk factors contributing to instability and the recurrence of sprains, they add. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=179 Greater levels of vitamin D have been linked to a lower risk of Parkinson's disease in a study in Finland where low sunlight leads to a chronic lack of the nutrient, researchers said Monday. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:39:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=178 New guidelines are urging survivors to exercise more, even — hard as it may sound — those who haven't yet finished their treatment. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:53:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=174 A recent report from the National Health Interview Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than 40% percent of adults ages 50 to 64 experience mobility-related problems in areas such as stooping, bending, kneeling and standing for 2 hours, among many other issues. The study also found increasing numbers of baby boomers who reported having back or neck problems, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and arthritis. The number of middle-aged Americans with certain mobility-related disabilities is on the rise. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:20:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=175 In 2007, 23,443 people died as the result of falls, accounting for 12.8% of all injury deaths that year, says a new report from the National Center on Health Statistics (NCHS). Fall death rates are continuing to increase. The age-adjusted death rate for falls increased over 2006 by 5.8%. The overwhelming majority of fall-related deaths (96.5%) were unintentional. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:26:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=173 New exercise guidelines for patients with cancer, which aim to make cancer exercise rehabilitation programs as common as those offered to people who have had heart attacks or undergone cardiac surgery, urge fitness professionals to enhance their capacity to serve the unique needs of this population. Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:14:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=172 An accelerated exercise protocol during the first week after ankle sprain improves ankle function, with the group receiving the intervention being more active during that week than the group receiving standard care, say authors of an article published May 10 in BMJ. Mon, 31 May 2010 10:05:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=176 An exercise intervention is successful in decreasing forward head and rounded shoulder postures in elite swimmers, say authors of a study published in the April issue (Vol 44 Issue 5) of the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study supports the theoretical basis for clinical rehabilitation of posture and the shoulder, the authors add. Sun, 30 May 2010 10:31:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=177 Injuries to young people related to the use of crutches, wheelchairs, and walkers are on the rise - up an estimated 8% annually between 1991 and 2008, according to an article by Reuters Health based on a study published in Pediatrics. Sat, 29 May 2010 10:43:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=171 Help your heart. Help your body. Get active. Mon, 24 May 2010 09:08:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=169 Pelvic floor muscle training is found to be very important for urinary incontinence. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:25:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=163 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:29:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=162 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:24:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=164 An Associated Press article about the possible expanding role of nurse practitioners reports that, as the country faces a shortage of primary care physicians, 28 states are considering expanding the authority of NPs to allow them to practice without the supervision of a doctor and to prescribe narcotics. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:36:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=166 In a statement issued April 8 by APTA in response to a study published this week in JAMA about the rise of complex and risky spinal fusion surgeries among Medicare patients with simple spinal stenosis, the association says, "The study shows that there is little evidence of benefits and a much higher risk of life-threatening medical complications. This confirms that it is vitally important to look at alternative methods to treat this condition, such as physical therapy, which may help patients avoid long-term use of medications and their side effects as well as the risks and costs associated with surgery." Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:57:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=165 PT Announces Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:41:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=167 Results of a trial published in the February issue of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders support the benefits of exercise and manual therapy in the clinical management of patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:13:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=168 After decades of decline, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is on the rise among white women in the US, according to a Reuters Health article based on study by researchers at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:18:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=161 At least an hour of moderate activity a day is needed for older women at a healthy weight who aren't dieting. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:36:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=159 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=160 A year-and-a-half after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals about tendon dangers posed by certain antibiotics, few physical therapists are aware of the issue. At the time of the warning, the FDA also required manufacturers of systemic fluoroquinolone antimicrobial drugs to include a boxed warning on product labeling about the association between these medications and the increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:47:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=158 Interventions such as supervised or individualized exercise therapy and self-management techniques may enhance exercise adherence, say authors of a systematic review that assessed the effects of interventions to improve exercise adherence for people with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP). However, the authors add, high-quality, randomized trials with long-term follow up that explicitly address adherence to exercises and physical activity are needed and a standard validated measure of exercise adherence should be used consistently in future studies. The review was published January 20 in The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2010, Issue 2). Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:25:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=155 Leg-length inequality is a potentially modifiable risk factor for knee osteoarthritis, say authors of a study that found that radiographic leg-length inequality was associated with prevalent, incident symptomatic, and progressive knee osteoarthritis. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:55:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=157 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:04:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=151 As we see hearts as decorations for today, please remember to care for your own heart and those of loved ones. Know that symptoms that men #38; women experience when having a heart attack [myocardial infarct] differ. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:30:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=154 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:45:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=153 ECRC PHYSICAL THERAPY IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE ECC [EASTERN CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE] WINTER SPORTS Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:50:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=149 APTA-endorsed Guidelines Emphasize Strength, Balance Training for Falls Prevention Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:30:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=150 New recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force call for clinicians to screen children ages 6 to 18 years for obesity and refer them to programs to improve their weight status. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:45:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=152 The most common reasons for medical evacuation of military personnel from war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years have been fractures, tendonitis, and other musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders, not combat injuries, according to an article by Newswise based on the results of a Johns Hopkins study published January 23 in The Lancet. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=148 Arthroscopic acromioplasty provides no clinically important effects in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome over a structured and supervised exercise program alone in terms of subjective outcome or cost-effectiveness when measured at 24 months, say authors of a study published in the October 2009 issue (Vol 91, Issue 10) of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=146 Physical therapist-led exercises show equal effectiveness compared with surgery in the long term in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome, say authors of a systematic review published in the October 2009 issue (Vol 41 Issue 11) of the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:22:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=147 Early physical therapy could be an effective intervention in the prevention of secondary lymphedema in women for at least 1 year after surgery for breast cancer involving dissection of auxiliary lymph nodes, say authors of an article published online January12 in BMJ. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:45:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=145 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:15:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=144 HAVE YOU MADE A RESOLUTION TO LOSE WEIGHT IN 2010? STICK WITH IT! Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=142 As lawmakers in Washington continue with plans to overhaul the health care system, companies are striking out on their own - employing on-site clinicians or implementing wellness program - to fight soaring health care costs, says an article by Reuters. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:22:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=141 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently launched a $37 million program to develop more effective interventions to reduce obesity in diverse populations at high risk of being overweight or obese, including Latino and African-American adults, African-American adolescents, low-income populations, pregnant women, and women in menopausal transition. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=140 Researchers who investigated trends in disability among older Americans from 1988 through 2004 say their results have "significant and sobering implications" as older Americans face increased disability and society faces increased costs to meet the health care needs of Americans with disabilities. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:40:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=139 Why sit at your desk when you could walk??? Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:04:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=138 The United Nations recently launched its theme for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Making the Millennium Development Goals Inclusive: empowerment of persons with disabilities and their communities around the world. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=5 People tend to think the holidays are a time when people put on weight, but it can happen any time of the year, whether its summer barbecues or spring graduation parties. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=137 In a 10-year study, intensive lifestyle changes aimed at modest weight loss reduced the rate of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus [T2DM] by 34% compared with a placebo in people at high risk for the disease, according researchers at the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=136 A semi-hard cervical collar and rest for 3 to 6 weeks or physical therapy accompanied by home exercises for 6 weeks reduced neck and arm pain substantially compared with a wait-and-see policy in the early phase of cervical radiculopathy, say authors of an article published October 7 in BMJ. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=135 More than 560 attendees at the 2009 AARP Vegas @50+ Expo, held October 22-24 in Las Vegas, were screened for balance and falls by physical therapists from the Nevada Chapter and the Section on Geriatrics. In total, 44 APTA volunteers manned APTA's booth for the 3-day event. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=133 At the International Summit on Direct Access and Advanced Scope of Practice, held October 22-24 in National Harbor, Maryland, physical therapists from around the world heard that direct access and patient self-referral to a physical therapist is proven to be safe and results in improved health outcomes, more timely care, higher patient satisfaction, and lower costs. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=126 Patients with low back pain have a greater chance of undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and surgery if they live in an area that has more MRI machines, say authors of a study that appears online in Health Affairs. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=125 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=123 Tune in to the national morning shows on October 21 to see your fellow colleagues and New York University physical therapy students promoting National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) in front of live television audiences at Good Morning America, The Early Show, and the TODAY show. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:10:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=127 During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, APTA is spotlighting groundbreaking research about the physical therapist's role in diagnosing, treating, and reducing both the risks and side effects of lymphedema. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=124 Physical therapists are calling for definitive vestibular screenings and assessment measures for US military service members with blast-induced traumatic brain injuries (BITBI). Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=128 More than 1/3 of patients with recent onset chronic low back pain [without leg pain] recover within 12 months, say authors of a study aimed at describing the course of chronic low back pain and identifying prognostic markers at the onset of chronicity. However, the prognosis is less favorable for patients who have taken previous sick leave for low back pain, have high disability levels or high pain intensity at onset of chronic low back pain, have lower education, perceive themselves as having a high risk of persistent pain, and were born outside Australia. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=129 APTA Submits Statement to MedPAC on Physician Owned Physical Therapy Services Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:20:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=131 A start-up company led by the former head of the Google Health team this week became the newest entrant to the online consumer health business. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:45:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=132 APTA Submits Statement on Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=130 Patients With Wrist Fractures Less Likely to be Screened for Osteoporosis Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:45:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=121 On September 9, a bipartisan resolution was drafted by Sen Herb Kohl (D-WI) that would designate September 22 as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=122 People with more education are likely to live longer, experience better health outcomes, and practice health-promoting behaviors such as exercising regularly, refraining from smoking, and obtaining timely health care check-ups and screenings, says a new issue brief from the Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Foundation that explores how educational attainment influences health. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=120 Don't wait until January 1 to make a commitment to yourself to get in shape. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=117 Article about how physical therapy can help. Hint: Forget about 'No pain, no gain'. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=118 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=119 Research published in the June issue (Vol 36 Issue 6) of the Journal of Rheumatology reports that there is evidence that land-based therapeutic exercise has at least short-term benefit in terms of reduced knee pain and physical disability for people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). The magnitude of the treatment effect was significantly associated with the number of direct supervision occasions provided and study methodology. Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=112 If she wins the seat, Coulson will be the first physical therapist to serve in the US Congress. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:31:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=114 In conjunction with the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the US Department of Labor last week re-named and re-launched DisabilityInfo.gov as Disability.gov. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:40:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=113 APTA is featured in the American Medical Association's (AMA) August 24 radio segment and news article on the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) recent report on physician "incident to" services. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=115 An increase in muscle size and strength and an improvement in levels of mobility can occur after 12 weeks of resistance exercise in older individuals 1 to 4 years after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), say authors of study published in the June issue (Vol 467 Issue 6) of Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. APTA members Paul C. LaStayo, PT, PhD, CHT, Whitney Meier, PT, DPT, OCS, Robin L. Marcus, PT, PhD, OCS, Ryan Mizner, PT, MPT, PhD, and Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC, coauthored the article. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:50:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=106 The cover story of the August 17 issue of TIME magazine made statements that suggest exercise is not an effective health tool, particularly as it pertains to weight loss. To help educate the readers of TIME, APTA joined a group of organizations to respond to the piece and tout the benefits of physical activity, underscoring the importance of exercise not only to weight loss, but also to overall health. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:20:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=116 A 6-person relay team from the physical therapy department at the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences in St Augustine, Florida, successfully swam the English Channel on August 14. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:40:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=107 In breast cancer survivors with lymphedema, slowly progressive weight lifting had no significant effect on limb swelling and resulted in a decreased flare-ups of lymphedema, reduced symptoms, and increased strength, say authors of a study published in the August 13 (Vol 361 Number 7) issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=108 Physical activity can significantly improve symptoms of fatigue and depression, increase cardiovascular endurance, and maintain quality of life in adult patients undergoing treatment for leukemia, say researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Department of Exercise and Sport Science and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:55:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=110 New research shows that training the brain may be just as effective as training muscles in preventing ACL knee injuries, and suggests a shift from performance-based to prevention-based athletic training programs, say researchers at the University of Michigan. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=104 Study finds rise in student injuries in gym class Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=109 Exercise programs starting 4 to 6 weeks postsurgery in adults after first-time lumbar disc surgery seem to lead to a faster decrease in pain and disability than no treatment, and high-intensity exercise programs seem to lead to a faster decrease in pain and disability than low-intensity programs, say authors of a systematic review published in the August 1 issue of Spine (Vol 34, Issue 17). Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=103 CDC Calls for Increased PE Classes, Enhanced Recreational Facilities to Combat Obesity Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=102 Progressive resistance strength training (PRT) is an effective intervention for improving physical functioning in older people, including improving strength and the performance of some activities, according to authors of a systematic review published July 8 in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=101 President Obama had a prime time press conference on July 22, focused on health insurance reform. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=100 As lawmakers look to the Massachusetts model for universal health care coverage, the state is preparing to eliminate coverage for about 30,000 legal immigrants insured under Commonwealth Care, a subsidized program for low-income residents as part of the state's health care law enacted in 2006, says an article in the New York Times. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:45:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=97 Steve Tepper, PT, PhD, recently represented the American Physical Therapy Association [APTA] at the National Physical Activity Plan conference in Washington, DC. The National Activity Plan is a group of organizations and individuals dedicated to developing a plan to empower all Americans to be physically active every day. APTA member Margaret (Maggie) O'Neil, PT, PhD, MPH, also attended the conference. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=99 On Monday, President Obama nominated Regina M. Benjamin, MD, to be the next Surgeon General of the United States. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:50:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=95 This study was conducted to determine whether direct access to services by a PT is cost effective, versus obtaining a referral from an MD. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=94 The following is a copy of an email sent from the White House by Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education, who are leading the efforts to prepare our Nation for the coming flu season. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=93 Health officials say more than 47,000 elderly Americans end up in emergency rooms each year from falls involving walkers and canes. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=91 The Kaiser Family Foundation's side-by-side comparison tool details summaries of comprehensive health reform legislation proposed by the three key House committees (the "tri-committee" bill) and from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:50:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=92 June 1-November 30 is hurricane season. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers tools and resources to help plan for emergency response and provide needed health care during a hurricane or other natural disasters. The tools address patient evacuation, standards of care, and the unique needs of nursing homes. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=90 A former media relations executive from CIGNA turned dramatically against health insurers at a Senate committee hearing Wednesday, June 24, calling the industry an "untrustworthy" partner for its customers and "duplicitous" in blocking meaningful health care reform. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=89 BELOW-KNEE CAST or AIRCAST BEST for FASTER RECOVERY from SEVERE ANKLE SPRAIN? Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:50:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=96 Cindy Knight, PTMSOCS takes a continuing education course utilizing the Nintendo Wii gaming system to help people rehabilitate in a safe, fun environment. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=83 Following an announcement by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning consumers of a tainted skin sanitizer, the Centers for Medicare #38; Medicaid Services (CMS) is advising health care providers and consumers not to use skin products made by Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory. Clarcon is voluntarily recalling some skin sanitizers and skin protectants marketed under several different brand names because of high levels of disease-causing bacteria found in the product during a recent inspection. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=84 WHY AREN'T YOU MORE ACTIVE? Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=85 For patients with osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb, wearing a splint had no effect on pain at 1 month but improved pain and disability at 12 months, says an article published in the May issue (Vol 150 Issue 10) of the Annals of Internal Medicine. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=88 One in Three Medicare Beneficiaries Receives Imaging for LBP Outside of Guidelines, Says HSC Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:45:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=87 Evidence exists that physical activity is beneficial for youths with developmental disabilities, says an article in the January/February issue (Vol 23 Issue 3) of the American Journal of Health Promotion. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=86 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:40:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=82 Is your ear ringing and your arm tingling? If so, put the cell phone down! Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=81 About 69 million Americans over age 40 have some form of inner ear dysfunction that causes dizziness and makes them up to 12 times more likely to have a serious fall, says a HealthDay article based on a new survey by Johns Hopkins researchers. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:41:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=80 Making Sense of CMS Acronyms and Abbreviations Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:35:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=79 Marilyn Moffat, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, is featured in "The Back Story", an article in the July/August issue of AARP's magazine, now available online. Sat, 30 May 2009 09:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=78 Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=76 "Health care reform is no longer just a moral imperative, it is a fiscal imperative. If we want to create jobs and rebuild our economy, then we must address the crushing cost of health care this year, in this Administration." - President Barack Obama White House Forum on Health Reform, 3/5/09 Sat, 23 May 2009 09:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=77 Patients say that they not only want computers to bring them customized medical information, they fully expect that in the future they will be able to rely on electronic technology for many routine medical issues, says a research team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Fri, 22 May 2009 10:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=75 APTA submitted comments today in response to the Senate Finance Committee's May 14 policy options document titled "Expanding Health Care Coverage: Proposals to Provide Affordable Coverage to All Americans." Fri, 22 May 2009 09:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=73 Exercise is Medicine™ is an initiative launched by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA) in November 2007, calling on patients to talk to their doctor about including physical activity in their treatment and encouraging Americans to incorporate physical activity and exercise into their daily routine. Tue, 19 May 2009 08:56:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=72 Poor health among workers, including back and neck pain, is far costlier to US employers than they realize, affecting their profitability and undercutting the nation's overall productivity, according to a Newswise article based on a study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Fri, 08 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=71 Exercise programs that lend strength, flexibility, and balance might be one of the best ways to prevent falls among people age 65 and older, according to an article by Newswise based on a Cochrane review of more than 100 studies. Tue, 05 May 2009 08:45:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=70 BE A PART OF A HEALTHIER AMERICA! Mon, 04 May 2009 08:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=69 NEW SKATE PARK OPEN IN KILLINGLY. Fri, 01 May 2009 08:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=68 Remember, the swine flu is still a flu, not the Bubonic plague. Fri, 01 May 2009 07:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=67 Kerry Methot, LMT and Cindy Knight, PTMSOCS both spent the day in downtown Boston on Patriot's Day, April 20, 2009 volunteering at the Boston Marathon. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=66 In April 2009 The Washington Post featured 2 articles on fitness and wellness that included interviews with APTA members. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=65 A home-based program for seniors that includes occupational and physical therapy, as well as some minor home modifications, can help people live longer, says a HealthDay News article based on a study recently published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=64 In patients with hip fracture, actigraphy provides an objective measure of physical activity that can predict future functional outcomes, says an article in the April 2009 issue (Vol 90, Issue 4) of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. APTA members Chris Harrison, PT, NCS, and Jennifer S Brach, PT, PhD, GCS, were coauthors. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=63 In comments this week to the Federal Coordinating Council on Comparative Effectiveness Research, APTA outlined its rationale for the importance of including rehabilitation interventions in the scope of research. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=61 Ruth Ambrozaitis tells her story of her experience with ECRC Physical Therapy: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=62 Physical therapy ranks among the top treatment choices of their readers with back pain, according to a new Consumer Reports survey of more than 14,000 Americans who experience the condition. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=60 Does percent fat, protein, #38; carbohydrates matter? Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=59 Little is known about the effectiveness of therapeutic massage, one of the most popular complementary medical treatments for neck pain. Research was conducted to evaluate whether therapeutic massage is more beneficial than a self-care book for patients with chronic neck pain. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=58 Positive Systemic Effects Using Therapeutic Massage as a Conjunctive Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis, by Robin Anderson, 2007 Student Case Report Contest Bronze Award Winner at AMTA National Convention, Cincinnati, OH Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=55 People with back pain use many types of medical interventions, but often not those with the strongest evidence of effectiveness, such as therapeutic exercise, according to a Newswise article based on a study in the April 1 issue of Spine. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=56 Patients with multiple health problems are largely overlooked both in medical research and in the nation's clinics and hospitals, with the default position to "treat complicated patients as collections of malfunctioning body parts rather than as whole human beings," says an article published Tuesday in the New York Times. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=54 Patients with chronic neck pain who receive physical therapy that includes general neck advice and/or an exercise program have similar reductions in pain when neck stabilization exercises are added to their PT program, says an article published in the February 1 issue (Vol 36, Issue 2) of Journal of Rheumatology. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=52 Direct Access possible for those on Medicare? Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=53 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=51 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=50 Modifiable lifestyle behaviors including not smoking, physically not inactive [being active], moderate consumption of alcohol (1-14 units/week), and eating at least 5 portions of fruit #38; vegetables a day are associated with a substantially lower risk of subsequent stroke. YOU HAVE CONTROL OF ALL OF THESE! Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=46 Ever wonder how that bill was calculated if you had to pay to see a doctor outside your insurance network? Might be a scam, says a senator investigating the issue. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=47 RESEARCHERS DEMONSTRATE THAT EXTERNAL ATTENTIONAL FOCUS IMPROVES POSTURAL STABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH PARKINSON DISEASE Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:05:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=48 PT is Ideal Treatment (Over Surgery) for Back Pain Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=43 Knight attends course. Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:40:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=57 All types of exercise (aerobic, resistance, and their combination) are safe and effective strategies patients after a recent myocardial infarction [heart attack], according to the results of research reported in the March 16 Online First issue of Circulation. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:20:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=45 Damage to the meniscus in the knee joint may lead to osteoarthritis in middle-age and elderly patients. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=44 With health care reform on the horizon - and media coverage of health policy and consumer health trends continuing to increase - physical therapists have an excellent opportunity to spread the word about the cost-effectiveness of our treatment. This is especially true as the economy continues to falter. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:30:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=41 In Connecticut, a person can see a physical therapist without a referral from an MD [except for Medicare and Worker's Compensation]. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=42 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:35:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=40 While many of us think of sleep as a largely forgotten stretch of time when nothing happens, sleep is, neurologically speaking at least, a busy time indeed. Although sleep's importance is inarguable, scientists do not know exactly why it is so important to our survival. What happens when we sleep? Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:15:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=39 Recommendations Call for 250 Minutes of Physical Activity a Week for Significant Weight Loss, 150 Minutes a Week to Maintain Weight Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=38 Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these fall-prevention measures. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=37 From the American Medical Association. Learn more about your body and / or your injury. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=35 Sky-rocketing health care costs for families, businesses, and government are unsustainable. Reform is imperative to help America’s families struggling with rising costs and those who are losing their insurance. At the same time, real health care reform is crucial to keeping American businesses competitive in the world economy and for the country’s long-term economic viability. President Obama believes we can no longer afford to put health care reform on hold. As he said in his address to congress last month. “Health care reform cannot wait, it must not wait, and it will not wait another year.” Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=33 The world watched Wednesday as Tiger Woods made his much anticipated comeback to professional golf after undergoing ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstructive surgery. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), rehabilitation with a physical therapist played a large role in Woods' return to the golf stage. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=32 Physical Therapy reported as 'cornerstone' of non-surgical treatment, as reported in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=34 Employer spending on health benefits is beginning to approach the amount spent on retirement benefits, according the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=24 Swiss researchers who swapped out some of the parts of a magnetic resonance imaging scanner said on 18 Feb 2009 they not only made it more efficient, but also less claustrophobic. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=23 Compared with no intervention, a 6-week program of aquatic physical therapy resulted in significantly less pain and improved physical function, strength, and quality of life. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:30:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=31 A new study questioning the usefulness of arthroscopic surgery for osteoarthritis of the knee should encourage patients to consider physical therapy as an effective non-surgical option, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=25 Stimulus Bill Includes Many Provisions for PTs Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=26 An article in Monday's New York Times, titled "Physical Therapy and the Camaraderie of Healing," captures the essence of the special relationship a physical therapist develops with his or her patient. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=19 Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:30:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=18 Risk factors are conditions or habits that make a person more likely to develop a disease. They can also increase the chances that an existing disease will get worse. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=28 Using medical imaging on people who have low back pain that has no apparent underlying cause doesn't improve clinical outcomes, says an article by US News #38; World Report based on a recent study in the Lancet. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:30:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=20 For patients who undergo spine surgery, an integrated program of preoperative lifestyle intervention and early rehabilitation is more cost-effective than a standard care program alone, says an article published in October 2008 on BMC Health Services Research. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:35:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=21 You’ve heard about physical therapists, but what can they bring to your life? Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=15 Exercise for rotator cuff impingement can help reduce pain and improve function but it may not improve motion and strength. Manual therapy [having the PT perform techniques, such as joint mobilizations or soft tissue release techniques] helps as well. ECRC CAN HELP WITH EXERCISE PROGRAMS and MANUAL THERAPY. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:30:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=16 Sedentary, obese older adults appear to improve their functional abilities and reduce insulin resistance through a combination of resistance and aerobic exercises, says a Newswise article based on a study in the January 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=17 Results of a new study have found that impaired balance increases the risk of hip fracture. Reported by Anne Harding, Reuters Health. AN ECRC PHYSICAL THERAPIST CAN HELP YOU WITH BALANCE EXERCISES Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:26:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=27 A graded exercise intervention, emphasizing stabilizing exercises, for patients with recurrent LBP still at work seems more effective in improving disability and health parameters than daily walks do. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=29 Estimates of Funding for Various Research, Condition, and Disease Categories Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=4 When it comes to making changes to lose weight, sometimes the smallest steps are the most important. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=14 Feeling dizzy is not something you have to live with. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:05:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=6 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=10 Most physicians and patients are aware that Physical Therapy can help a patient resume their life after an injury or surgery. But few know that physical therapy can have a major impact on a woman’s quality of life and health. A PT can teach you exercises, if appropriate, so you don't have to get up every night to go to the bathroom. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:16:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=8 During these sultry summer days, the intensity and amount of exercise outdoors does need to be reduced. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:45:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=1 20 tips to help prioritize preventative health measures. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:59:00 -0400 http://ecrc-pt.com/?sec=news&id=3 Often doing repetitive daily activities can cause pain, so one of the latest trends in exercise is improving core strength for lifting and stretching. 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