Bill Bagley of Ridgefield enjoys a laugh with RVNAhealth physical therapist Casey Sarmiere following treatment. Ninety-seven percent of RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center patients rate their PT’s understanding of their condition and goals as “excellent.”
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Bill Bagley of Ridgefield enjoys a laugh with RVNAhealth physical therapist Casey Sarmiere following treatment. Ninety-seven percent of RVNAhealth Rehabilitation
Chris Reading has been the CEO of U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE:USPH) since 2004, and this article will examine the executive’s compensation with respect to the overall performance of the company. This analysis will also look to assess whether the CEO is appropriately paid, considering recent earnings growth and investor returns for U.S. Physical Therapy.
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“We are excited to release our portable VR product that helps patients work on functional rehabilitation right from their bedside to anywhere in the clinic,” says Veena Somareddy, Co-founder and CEO at Neuro Rehab VR. “We can reach patients in critical need of rehabilitation with an engaging, easy to use system
By Maya Harris Ph.D. ’20
“Change is inevitable. It’s the only constant thing in life so get used to it.” Someone told me this as a child and though it confused me then, I definitely understand it now.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about much change for many, if not all of us, in one way or another. Schools and work were moved online, or canceled, gyms, parks and bars
Disruption to our circadian rhythms due to a mismatch between environmental influences, such as exposure to light or mealtimes, and our internal 24-hour clock (circadian rhythm) is a possible cause of cancer.
However, the cancer risk can be considerably reduced by physical activity. This positive effect might be particularly strong for exercise done in the morning – that is the main finding
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — When it comes to sports, physical therapy plays an important role.
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Athlete demonstrates a form of physical therapy.
Known to reduce pain, increase mobility in athletes as well as help heal and prevent injuries.
“We look to find the underlying source of the pain rather than what is just hurting,” said Mankato Clinic Physical Therapist Jacob Nienow.
Physical therapists work directly with
October is National Physical Therapy month, which means it is time to celebrate the great strides we have made in our profession. But first, a little bit of history for you to see how far we have come in the big picture of healthcare.
When I graduate from the Northern Arizona University PT program in 1984, I was awarded a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. At that time, PTs were
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Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. The activities an individual does or does not undertake can have a major impact on their joints and the level of arthritis pain they experience.
One in five people in the UAE (including kids) and over 350 million people globally
Supervising therapist Heather Bouvier at the California Children’s Services in Lompoc shows the new LiteGait equipment to Vikings Chief Richard Kline, from left, Vice Chief Max Hanberg and Secretary Mike Peterson.
The Vikings of Solvang recently donated an $8,000 LiteGait rehabilitation device to California Children’s Services Medical Therapy programs in Buellton and Lompoc, which serves young patients from birth to 21 years of age with mobility issues.
Michael Heup, a Special Olympics athlete who has become a leading advocate for people with disabilities, took a deep breath as the torch approached. Heup, who started his Special Olympics career in 2001, has previously competed in soccer, basketball, tennis, snowshoe and other events.
“It’s disappointing that we can’t have large-scale events and gatherings, but we are excited to be back doing what we love,” he said. “Sports!”
His teammate
Breast cancer survivors and patients can become stronger and healthier — mentally and physically — with physical therapy, according to healthcare experts who say the treatment can often be a crucial piece of the recovery process.
Experts agree that getting quick referrals to physical therapy can halt pain and loss of mobility, especially in breast cancer patients’ arms and upper body resulting from breast or lymph node surgery.
Maria Jaramillo,
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Tamera Mowry-Housley says that exercising amid the coronavirus pandemic has made her feel so much better — and not just physically.
“Exercise and moving my body really helped me mentally once the pandemic was upon us,” says Mowry-Housley, 42, who is teaming up with Zumba to encourage everyone to make time for a mental and physical break – a Zumba Break – ahead
If sport is good for the body, it also seems to be good for the brain. By evaluating memory performance following a sport session, neuroscientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) demonstrate that an intensive physical exercise session as short as 15 minutes improves memory, including the acquisition of new motor skills. How? Through the action of endocanabinoids, molecules known to increase
BALTIMORE, Oct. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — LeMoine Physical Therapy, a leading Physical Therapy practice, announces a new office location in Baltimore, Maryland. The new location, at 6615 Reisterstown Suite. 300N, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 is the company’s second location, and will be home to a growing team of healthcare professionals. The office will be open for patients beginning October 12th, 2020.
Dr.
Wall Street brokerages expect that U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE:USPH) will post earnings per share of $0.51 for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Three analysts have provided estimates for U.S. Physical Therapy’s earnings. The highest EPS estimate is $0.67 and the lowest is $0.40. U.S. Physical Therapy reported earnings per share of $0.71 in the same quarter last year, which suggests a negative year over year growth rate of
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD– Anna Szczuka has led the way for the Scotch Plains Fanwood girls tennis team’s 4-0 start with four consecutive dominating performances, as the Raiders beat Summit , Kent Place, New Providence, and Oak Knoll. By going undefeated — without yet dropping a set — Anna Szczuka is this week’s Joint Motion Physical Therapy Athlete of the Week.
“Anna is able to recognize her opponents strengths and weaknesses very
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute back pain with sciatica, those receiving early physical therapy (EPT) have improvements in the Oswestry Disability Index (OSW) score, starting after four weeks, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Julie M. Fritz, P.T., Ph.D., from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, and colleagues conducted a randomized trial involving
Western University of Health Sciences has announced that it will not be building a new facility for its physical therapy program in Lebanon. Instead, WesternU plans to purchase and renovate an existing building to house the program, which will begin holding classes in July 2021.
Western University of Health Sciences has moved up the launch of its Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lebanon.
Originally slated to
PITTSFIELD — Physical therapy. Here’s what you know about it: Your uncle once had it, and you see signs advertising it at medical plazas.
Beyond that, you’re really not sure what it is.
Don’t worry. Tom Cooney gets it. He’s a doctor of physical therapy, co-founder of Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness, and has spent almost 40 years helping Berkshire and Capital region residents get moving again.
If you haven’t
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics, announced that it will issue its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020 on Thursday, November 5, 2020. The results will be released before the opening of the stock market that day.
U.S. Physical Therapy’s management will host a conference call on Thursday, November 5th to discuss
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