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NIH Exoskeleton Shows Promise in Treating Crouch Gait in Children With CP

Aug 30, 2017/News

Researchers from NIH believe they've come up with an exoskeleton with the right combination of features to treat crouch gait in children with CP —the device improves knee extension but does so in a way that allows wearers to use their own muscles.

Physical Literacy Decline in Children Leads to Adverse Effects in Adults

Jun 30, 2017/News

Physical literacy is as important as literacy in language, music, and mathematics. However, today’s children are becoming less physically literate, which could shorten their lifespan as much as 5 years less than their parents’.

Multiparticipant Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities

May 2, 2022/Podcast

PTJ walks you through the complexities around multiparticipant therapy provision in SNFs.

HHS Expands Nondiscrimination Protections in ACA, Rehabilitation Act

May 6, 2024/News

Medicare B providers are now included in the provisions, some of which have been expanded to include protections based on sexual identity.

New Legislation Could Lead to Major Wins in Medicare Payment, Telehealth

Jun 12, 2020/News

A bipartisan bill in the House would allow CMS to avoid damaging cuts in 2021 and establish permanent telehealth for therapy providers.

Fall and Balance

Feb 1, 2020/Column

When patient confidentiality and broader need are in conflict.

Tune In, Fill Up

Apr 1, 2015/Column

In providing wellness services, it's all about the individual.

Guess What? Beer Won't Help

Jun 1, 2019/Column

Follow the evidence, not the most intriguing headlines.

Survey Says!

Jun 1, 2015/Column

What can a poll tell us about the value of wellness integration? Part I of 2.

Study: Home Health Physical Therapy Improves Abilities of Individuals With Dementia

Jan 28, 2020/Review

No physical therapy was linked to a 60% probability of ADL improvement; probability rose to 75% for patients receiving any physical therapy.