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- UT San Antonio Physical Therapy Program Vaults 45 Spots in National Rankings Amid 50th Anniversary
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Medical News
The University of Texas at San Antonio has achieved a major milestone as its Doctor of Physical Therapy program climbed to 87th in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report....
- Multimodal Pain Management Framework Prioritizes Conservative Care and Regenerative Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
Published: Apr 12, 2026
Section: Research
Dr. Kayvan Haddadan outlines a structured, evidence-based treatment ladder for knee osteoarthritis that emphasizes non-invasive strategies like physical therapy and weight loss as...
- Comprehensive BMJ Meta-Analysis Questions Clinical Efficacy of Kinesio Taping for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and Mobility
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Health
A massive data synthesis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine suggests that Kinesio taping provides only uncertain, short-term relief for muscle and joint conditions. Researche...
- Comprehensive Clinical Review Casts Significant Doubt on the Long-Term Efficacy of Kinesio Taping for Musculoskeletal Pain and Mobility
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Medical News
A pooled data analysis of 128 systematic reviews has found that the clinical benefits of Kinesio Taping (KT-tape) are "very uncertain," offering at best only marginal, short-term r...
- Large-Scale Analysis of 10,000 Patients Ranks Knee Braces and Hydrotherapy Over Medications for Arthritis Relief
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Research
A comprehensive meta-analysis published in PLOS One has found that non-drug interventions—specifically knee braces, hydrotherapy, and structured exercise—are the most effective tre...
- First Real-World Trial Confirms TENS Significantly Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue Over Six-Month Period
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Health
A study led by University of Iowa Health Care researchers found that adding transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to outpatient physical therapy provides a safe and ef...
- University of Iowa Study Validates TENS Therapy as Effective Long-Term Solution for Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Health
A real-world clinical trial led by University of Iowa Health Care researchers has found that integrating TENS therapy into physical therapy significantly reduces movement-evoked pa...
- High-Intensity Early Stroke Rehabilitation Fails to Outperform Standard Care in Landmark New Zealand Clinical Trial
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Research
A Phase IIa clinical trial led by the University of Auckland found that providing 90 minutes of additional daily therapy within two weeks of a stroke does not improve upper limb re...
- World-First Australian Clinical Trial Reduces Post-Stroke Falls by 33% Through Tailored Home-Based Intervention Program
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Medical News
Researchers from Macquarie University and the University of Sydney have developed the "Falls After Stroke Trial" (FAST), a non-drug intervention that significantly cuts injury risk...
- Long-Term Fencing Study Identifies Cumulative Years of Experience as Primary Driver of Overuse Injury Risk
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Sports
A new population-based survey of competitive fencers in the United States has found that the number of years spent in the sport is the strongest predictor of injury burden. The res...
- Lindsey Vonn Returns Home to Begin "Painful Journey" of Recovery Following Olympic Crash
Published: Mar 7, 2026
Section: Celebrity News
Three weeks after a devastating accident at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, legendary skier Lindsey Vonn has finally returned to the United States. On March 1, 2026, the...
- Global study highlights exercise as the most effective and underutilized treatment for chronic joint pain
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Section: Medical News
Despite affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide, osteoarthritis is frequently mistreated with premature surgeries rather than proven physical activity. New research indicates...