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Permanent Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Cervical Neck Pain: A Case Report
Cervical neck pain is a prevalent and often debilitating condition that negatively impacts quality of life and functional ability.
Source: Cureus
How the 6 Minute Walk Test Works in Physical Therapy
The six-minute walk test assess endurance and fitness by measuring how far you can walk in six minutes. Improving your score on the 6MWT can be achieved through endurance exercises like biking, stair climbing, and treadmill walking.
Source: Verywell Health
Excess mortality associated with chronic pain can be avoided through spinal cord stimulation
Treating chronic neuropathic pain with spinal cord stimulation may help prevent excess mortality associated with chronic pain, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows.
Source: News Medical Life Sciences
How Often to Stretch for Better Mobility, Less Pain, and Healthier Aging
Unless you regularly practice yoga or make it a point to include lunges or butterflies as part of your usual routine, you might not be stretching much on a day-to-day basis. For many people, stretching is reserved for specific moments, like before a workout or when muscles feel especially tight. But is it wise to stretch so infrequently, especially as aging naturally reduces mobility and flexibility? And which stretches are actually worth doing?
Physical Rehabilitation: An Overview
Although physical rehabilitation is similar to physical therapy, and the two terms are often used interchangeably, there are also some significant differences. Physical rehabilitation is a more inclusive term of various professions, while physical therapy falls under the scope of physical rehabilitation.