A new link between migraines, opioid overuse may be key to treating pain
About 10% of the world population suffers from migraine headaches, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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10 exercises for a pinched nerve in the neck
A pinched nerve is a nerve that has become irritated or compressed. The nerve is not necessarily pinched, but people use this term to refer to a range of symptoms. A pinched nerve can occur at various sites in the body, including the neck. When it affects the neck, doctors call it cervical radiculopathy.
Robots Assisting with Physical Therapy
Robots are not new to the medical environment. They are used in a variety of ways, such as telepresence, surgical assistance, rehabilitation, medical transportation, sanitation and disinfection, and dispensing prescriptions. They relieve medical personnel from routine tasks, and make medical procedures safer and less expensive for patients, including accurate surgery and the transport of hazardous substances.
Digital physical therapy company Reflexion Health launches HelloPT
Last week Reflexion Health launched its new digital physical therapy platform HelloPT. Users of the new tool can access licensed physical therapists via telehealth and recovery plans. The tool will be sold to health plans and self-insured employers for their members.
Virtual Physical Therapy Could Help Fill Gaps in Treating All Too Real Pain
Joint disorders and low back pain consistently rate among the most common reasons U.S. adults visit their doctors. Physical therapy is an effective treatment for these conditions, but many patients are not able to access the care they need.