http://www.rehabpub.com/news/en-usFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00 ESTFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-12_01.aspSystolic blood pressure was reduced by 8.71 millimeters of Mercury (mm Hg ) and diastolic blood pressure reduced by 7.18 mm Hg. Other research has found that a change in systolic blood pressure of 5 mm Hg leads to a 14% decrease in stroke risk while a 5 mm Hg reduction in diastolic blood pressure leads to a 42% reduction in stroke risk.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-12_01.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-12_02.aspCover the Uninsured Week raises awareness about uninsured Americans.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-12_02.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-10_01.aspAccording to the Brain Injury Association of Georgia, six times more people experience traumatic brain injury than multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, HIV/AIDS, and breast cancer combined.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-10_01.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-10_02.aspHigh-intensity, repetitive rehabilitation exercises, whether assisted by a robot or human, can improve movement in a stroke patient's paralyzed arm, even years after the disabling event, according to a report from the American Stroke Association.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-10_02.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-09_01.aspFunds will help establish an endowment fund for research in womens health physical therapy.Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-09_01.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-09_02.aspThe study revealed that for each type of disability, including sensory, physical, mental, and emotional conditions, both foreign-born citizens with disabilities and noncitizens with disabilities were more likely than their US-born counterparts to be employed.Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-09_02.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-08_01.aspA new law reinstates the exceptions process that allows for services above the $1,860 financial cap based on diagnosis, clinician evaluation, and judgment until March 31.Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-08_01.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-08_02.aspFindings suggest that restoring normal joint mechanics may not be necessary in order to achieve a satisfactory clinical outcome.Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-03-08_02.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-26_01.aspEvent will be held in Irvine, Calif, in late August. Conference and hotel reservations available in mid March.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-26_01.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-26_02.aspCalifornia Physical Therapy Association contends reductions are unreasonable and inequitable in these tough economic times.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-26_02.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-24_01.aspJudging criteria include number of quality programs in place, employee quality training, inspection tools, and scrap and rework as a percentage of sales.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-24_01.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-23_01.aspthe Ida Kayne Transitional Care Unit is designed to help seniors successfully transition back to daily life after an illness, accident, or hospital stay by providing physical, occupational, and speech therapies.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-23_01.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-23_02.aspFacility placed in the top 20% in the Northeast and scored well on several key measures, including a reduction in hospital use and emergent care, as well as improvement in important functional independence measures such as bathing and the ability to manage medications. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-23_02.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-22_01.aspThe newly certified clinical specialists also includes the first cadre of PTs certified in Women's Health.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-22_01.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-22_02.aspResearchers found that patients who walked at least two bouts of 1,500 steps each on three days of the week reported significantly less arthritis pain, and significantly improved physical function.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-22_02.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-18_02.aspThe finding holds promise for rehabilitating patients after stroke or other neurological damageFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-18_02.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-19_01.aspFree classes offered during first week of operation.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-19_01.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-19_02.aspThe demand for PTs is expected to spike upward by 30% between 2008 and 2018.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-19_02.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-18_01.aspMany people reportedly develop negative impressions about individuals with Parkinson's disease based solely on how they communicate. These perceptions limit opportunities for social interaction and full participation in society for those with the disease, reducing their quality of life, say researchers.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-18_01.asphttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-18_03.aspLong-term prosthetic and rehabilitation center to be created on-site at the Hopital Albert Schweitzer in Deschapelles, Haiti.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rehabpub.com/news/2010-02-18_03.asp