A proposal to cut 9% from Medicare payments for physical and occupational therapy under the federal government’s Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Rule for 2021 could potentially have a “devastating impact” on providers if it goes into effect as presented, advocates warned Tuesday.
Strength training with free weights is not only appropriate for older adults, it can help prevent the onset of age-related frailty, a new study finds.
Effortful posture cues, such as “stand up straight,” and “engage your core,” may unintentionally hinder balance practice for older adults.
The comprehensive exercise and lifestyle support found in cardiac rehab programs may be especially therapeutic when additional exercise is added.
Motor symptoms and functional abilities improved when seniors engaged in weekly ping pong sessions designed by experienced players.
Inactive hospital stays result in poor outcomes for many elderly adults. Greater attention to the problem is warranted, say physician-researchers.
Medicare recipients with low back pain are often given opioids and advanced imaging tests rather than guideline-recommended therapies, a study finds.
Kegel therapy may be counterproductive for men who wish to recover urinary continence post-surgery, say investigators.
A new rehabilitation system is designed to promote motor, cognitive and functional ability in people who have suffered a stroke.
Physical rehabilitation that builds explosive muscle strength may help prevent falls in seniors who experience prolonged inactivity.
