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In preliminary data on 22,000 adults, averaging under 5,000 steps a day was linked to 80% higher rates of dementia, Parkinson’s, and stroke than over 12,000, and even around 8,000 steps was linked to lower rates. bit.ly/4zEJM3E
Power wheelchairs provide independent and functional mobility for people unable to efficiently self-propel any type of manual wheelchair. Watch now for an introduction to scooters and power wheelchairs, including drive wheel configuration, power seating, and alternative driving methods.
Duke researchers used marker-free 3D camera tracking to turn hand, forearm, and gait movements into precise measurements like degrees of rotation, offering a more objective way to track Parkinson’s progression. bit.ly/4ieMiGP
From exoskeletons that link therapist and patient to vagus nerve stimulation, here’s a look at the new tools reshaping stroke rehab and what they could mean for your gait and upper limb work. bit.ly/47xXklC
Explore advanced concepts in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit training, including exercise programming strategies for patients of all ages and fitness levels. Watch now for an evidence-based update on types of exercise, progression and regression, and patient monitoring.
A virtually delivered sub-threshold aerobic exercise program sped up concussion recovery in youth compared with stretching in the largest trial of its kind, with the benefit clearest within three months of injury. bit.ly/3Ug9e0i
Experts break down which common knee pain treatments to reconsider and the one approach nearly everyone agrees works (hint: it’s not sitting still): bit.ly/4sd5NUu
Courses fill up quickly! Register early for this live webinar on November 4, 'Building a Part B Caseload in Long Term Care.' Save your spot here: bit.ly/4jxdjHQ
Exercise reshapes far more than muscle: a new mouse atlas across 22 tissues shows responses that differ by tissue, sex, and time of day, hinting at more personalized exercise prescription ahead. bit.ly/4zIc0dJ
MIT engineers built a soft, stretchy sensor sheet that tracks its own bends and twists in real time, and it could one day wrap around a limb to measure range of motion during rehab: bit.ly/4ynvN0V
Celebrate National Respiratory Care Week by strengthening your tracheostomy care skills with this interprofessional course on safe, coordinated patient management. Available on demand, take this course and get a practical foundation in tracheostomy management. shr.link/f8gej
Short on time and space? The one-minute sit-to-stand test showed excellent test-retest reliability in a small study of people with mild Parkinson’s, making it a practical option worth a look for your clinic: bit.ly/3Uv5IPI
An analysis of 124 trials in adults 40 and older found that two to three hours a week of brisk walking, jogging, or similar moderate activity slowed age-related bone density loss, with mind-body exercise linked to lower fracture risk. bit.ly/4i3s42H
Enhance the care of dementia patients with creative strategies inspired by recent research. With this week's #5StarFriday course, discover how to use the latest findings to develop innovative, effective treatment plans tailored to your patients’ cognitive and physical needs. shr.link/8npwk
Manual therapy is still the # 1 source of PT liability claims, and the cost is climbing. bit.ly/3VNzboo
In a placebo-controlled trial of 68 people with medial knee osteoarthritis, personalized foot-angle gait retraining reduced pain and slowed a marker of cartilage degradation over a year, though the process still needs streamlining before routine clinical use. bit.ly/4BoAf2q
Implementing evidence-based interventions in long-term care comes with real challenges. In this top-rated text course, you'll learn realistic strategies for overcoming common barriers while maintaining quality care and achieving meaningful functional outcomes in skilled nursing facilities. shr.link/oqxd5
This PT's marathon tips include tapering instead of training in race week, moving for 10 to 15 minutes after the finish, and expecting soreness to peak 24 to 72 hours later. bit.ly/4B7ERcX
Do you agree? What's the one exercise you give every patient over 50? bit.ly/4ypVdv4
Get an evidence-based update on advanced resistance training, plyometrics, speed-agility-quickness, and balance training with tomorrow's live webinar, 'Advanced Concepts in Sports Performance Training.' Sign up here: bit.ly/47Y93d2
