Anatomy of an Athlete: Elite sport, surgery and medical art
The Hunterian Museum of The Royal College of Surgeons has teamed up with the Medical Artists’ Association of Great Britain to create an art exhibit that brings together sports and medicine. New artworks were commissioned especially for the show that aims to profile the role that medicine, and particularly surgery, plays for the modern athlete. [...]
Recent Advances in the Rehabilitation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
This excellent clinical commentary provides a thorough scientific basis for anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation based on graft selection, patient population, and concomitant injuries. Rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament surgery continues to change, with the current emphasis being on immediate weight bearing and range of motion, and progressive muscular strengthening, proprioception, dynamic stability, and neuromuscular control [...]
Biodegradable Joint Implant For Arthritis
Researchers at Tampere University of Technology (TUT), Finland, have developed what they believe to be the first biodegradable joint implant. The implant, called RegJoint, is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The RegJoint is fabricated from biodegradable polylactide copolymer and is placed inside the capsule that surrounds the joint. It is designed [...]
The neurophysiological effects of a single session of spinal joint mobilization: does the effect last?
Studies detailing the neurophysiological effects of spinal manual therapy have fueled a paradigm shift away from a strict biomechanical model. However, a recent systematic review of the temporal nature of a single session of spinal thrust manipulation found that the neurophysiological effects were only temporary. The objective of this review was to examine the temporal [...]
Introduction to Musculoskeletal Radiology Course – 14/15 May – Coventry/UK
An interactive 2 day course aimed at senior physiotherapists and new ESPs with limited or no radiology background and wanting to learn about requesting and basics of interpreting musculoskeletal imaging. To include: – Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Knee – Requesting and looking at Xrays – Requesting and looking at MRIs – Case study based teaching, orientation, [...]
Three ways for PTs to take it to the next level
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Sports Physical Therapy Residency Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship Evidence In Motion provides a best practice environment for prospective residents and fellows to receive the highest caliber of training and to become distinguished leaders in evidence-based orthopaedic, sports and manual physical therapy practice. EIM Residents and Fellows learn the latest evidence-based approaches [...]
Evidence In Motion Announces a Business Track for Manipalooza 2012
Evidence In Motion (EIM) is excited to announce that they will be adding a business track to the Manipalooza 2012 curriculum. The business track will consist of a full day of lecture and discussion about private physical therapy practice management and will be held in San Antonio, Texas on May 19, 2012. Manipalooza 2012 is [...]
Pocket Physio, an app to assist recovery from hip and knee surgery.
UK Specialist Hospitals has launched a physiotherapy app to assist patients recover following hip or knee surgery. The app provides patients access to written info about therapyand residence workout plans with videos demonstrating how workouts should really be carried out. It also consists of tips on searching soon after hip and knee joints, walking using a frame or crutches, managing discomfort, and advised strategies for dressing, bathing and receiving in and out of vehicles. The independent healthcare provider is part of [...]
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