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Digital health technology and physical therapy
APTA
Increasingly we are seeing media reports and company announcements about the use of digital platforms and technologies to provide physical therapy. The advancement of care delivery models that embrace technology has great potential to increase consumer access to care, promote consistent evidence-based treatment, and reduce unnecessary, costly, or riskier treatment.
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UHC introduces employer-sponsored, virtual care physical therapy
HealthPayerIntelligence
UnitedHealthcare is introducing access to virtual care physical therapy for members in employer-sponsored health plans who suffer from musculoskeletal issues, according to an emailed press release. "UnitedHealthcare's Virtual Physical Therapy program offers people the convenience of 24/7 access to PT coaching sessions at home or on the go, further enhancing our holistic approach to help address musculoskeletal issues by combining advanced technology with proactive engagement, personalized support, and consumer-centric benefit designs," said Russell Amundson, MD, national senior medical director at UnitedHealthcare.
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The benefits of physical therapy for ALS
ALS Today
My husband, Todd, gets twice-weekly physical therapy, which significantly improves his quality of life with ALS. Six years ago, Todd was having pain in his shoulders, and his elbows would not fully straighten, making it difficult for him to use his wheelchair. His doctor ordered physical and occupational therapy evaluations through a home health agency. The occupational therapist crafted custom splints to straighten Todd’s arms. She also taught me how to apply kinesiology tape to an ankle he had rolled. We discovered that this also helped reduce the edema in his feet and ankles.
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Some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis may not need pelvic fixation, per study
Physical Therapy Products
A new Michigan Medicine study finds that some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis do not require pelvic fixation when undergoing growing rod treatment, potentially avoiding several complications. Using data from around 20 health systems, researchers analyzed nearly 100 pediatric patients with cerebral palsy and scoliosis treated with growth-friendly implants, in which expandable rods are inserted into the back to help control the spinal curvature while still allowing the spine to grow.
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Cardiac rehabilitation: Physical therapy after a heart attack
Healthline
A heart attack can be a frightening experience. Still, many people who’ve had a heart attack go on to enjoy full lives.
As part of your recovery, your doctor may recommend cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack. Cardiac rehabilitation is a program designed to improve your cardiovascular health and quality of life after a heart attack or other heart problem.
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Celebrating occupational therapy month: 3 OTs share their outlooks on the profession
WebPT
An important part of healthcare is enabling people to do the things they want to and need to do in their everyday lives, and few are more important to that goal than occupational therapists. Of course, we at WebPT have always strived to recognize the value of OTs in the healthcare landscape, but it never hurts to reiterate that point for the folks who might not have heard it yet.
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