Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can be as good as knee surgery: study
Mar 19, 2013 19:19 EDT
Physical therapy is often as effective as knee surgery when treating patients with tears to the meniscus or arthritis, according to a clinical study published on Tuesday.
Amid rape fears, Indian party gives knives to women
Jan 24, 2013 01:40 EST
A far-right political party is distributing thousands of knives to women in a western Indian state to help them protect themselves after a fatal gang-rape last month alarmed the country.
India officials move to defuse Davis Cup row
Jan 06, 2013 13:57 EST
India's tennis chiefs on Sunday attempted to end a simmering Davis Cup row with the country's players by agreeing to most of their demands ahead of next month's tie against South Korea.
Spain king leaves hospital 10 days after hip op
Dec 02, 2012 16:25 EST
Spain's 74-year-old King Juan Carlos was on Sunday discharged from hospital after a successful hip replacement operation and several days of physiotherapy.
Koscielny forced out of France training
Oct 10, 2012 14:02 EDT
France centre-back Laurent Koscielny could be in doubt for Friday's friendly with Japan after injuring his right knee at the end of a training session on Thursday.
Injury-hit Ganso's Sao Paulo debut delayed
Sep 28, 2012 15:58 EDT
Brazilian midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso, who has just signed a $12 million deal with Sao Paulo, may not debut for his new team before 2013 because of injuries, team physiotherapist Luiz Rosan said Friday.
Doctors rule out surgery for injured Nadal
Sep 05, 2012 16:01 EDT
Doctors have ruled out surgery to treat Rafael Nadal's knee injury and he could be back on the practice court in a month, Spanish tennis federation doctor Angel Ruiz-Cotorro said Wednesday.
Neck injury sends Thongchai tumbling at Open
Jul 21, 2012 13:33 EDT
Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee struggled to a four-over par 74 on Saturday at Royal Lytham in the third round of the British Open, undone by a neck injury that required physiotherapy treatment.
Red Cross suspends Pakistan work after killing
May 10, 2012 12:05 EDT
The Red Cross on Thursday suspended most of its aid projects in Pakistan and recalled foreign staff to the capital, following the brutal murder of a British worker.
Surprise guest at top Swedish political meeting
Apr 25, 2012 13:19 EDT
When a 67-year-old retired occupational therapist received an engraved invitation to a formal dinner at Sweden's government headquarters, she was a bit surprised but got dressed-up and made her way there.
Aussie bowlers Siddle, Pattinson to return home
Apr 19, 2012 11:17 EDT
Fast bowlers Peter Siddle and James Pattinson are to return home to Australia from the West Indies owing to back soreness, Cricket Australia revealed Thursday.
Evian striker Govou out for up to six months
Mar 12, 2012 09:45 EDT
Evian striker Sidney Govou could be out of action for up to six months after undergoing surgery on Monday on a ruptured Achilles tendon, medical sources confirmed.
Football: Govou out for up to six months
Mar 12, 2012 09:03 EDT
Evian striker Sidney Govou could be out of action for up to six months after undergoing surgery on Monday on a ruptured Achilles tendon, medical sources confirmed.
Cold-water baths may soothe aches, risks unknown
Feb 20, 2012 09:15 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking a dip in a tub of cold water after exercising may prevent muscle soreness, but a new look at past research says little is known about its side effects or even how long to stay in the water.
Cold-water baths may soothe aches, risks
Feb 20, 2012 09:15 EST
Taking a dip in a tub of cold water after exercising may prevent muscle soreness, but a new look at past research says little is known about its side effects or even how long to stay in the water.
Cold-water baths may soothe aches, risks unknown
Feb 20, 2012 09:15 EST
Taking a dip in a tub of cold water after exercising may prevent muscle soreness, but a new look at past research says little is known about its side effects or even how long to stay in the water.
Bracken sues Cricket Australia over injury
Feb 09, 2012 00:00 EST
Former Test seamer Nathan Bracken is suing Cricket Australia, alleging negligence for failing to adequately deal with a knee injury that "ruined" his career, reports said on Thursday.
US evangelist Billy Graham released from hospital
Dec 06, 2011 17:42 EST
US Reverend Billy Graham was released Tuesday from a North Carolina hospital where the 93-year-old evangelical preacher was treated for pneumonia, his religious association said.
Smartphone addicts starting to feel the pain
Dec 02, 2011 06:32 EST
Users of smartphones and tablet computers are starting to get high-tech blues, as increasing numbers of the tech savvy are coming down with ailments from "text neck" to "text thumb injury".
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Nov 26, 2011 19:00 EST
The Plymouth County sheriff's ``Second Chance'' equine-based program (``A stable influence,'' Globe South, Nov. 20) benefits those in the program, thereby benefiting our society.
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 This physical therapist from the 1950s is assisting two children with polio who are holding on to a rail while they exercise their lower limbs. |
