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Magnetic stimulation of rectal nerves could help treat fecal incontinence

An ongoing study by the Medical College of Georgia on the role of magnetic stimulation of the rectal nerves to achieve better bowel control in patients with fecal incontinence is showing early promise. The technique is called translumbosacral neuromodulation therapy, or TNT.

2 Apr 2020

IOF-FFN agreement sets framework for greater collaborative efforts worldwide

The health burden represented by osteoporosis and fragility fractures is growing rapidly at the global level, largely due to ageing demographics.

31 Mar 2020

Researchers examine efficiency of non-invasive brain stimulation for memory improvement

A group of scientists from the Research Center of Neurology and Skoltech showed that human working memory can be tweaked using non-invasive magnetic stimulation of the brain. Also, they discovered that the effect of magnetic stimulation weakens as the brain works on a cognitive task under stimulation.

25 Mar 2020

Charity seeks out non-drug approaches to treat Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s UK is launching a new funding program to support innovative studies into non-drug treatments for Parkinson’s.

17 Mar 2020

Physiotherapy could be completed at home with the help of virtual reality

Virtual reality could help physiotherapy patients complete their exercises at home successfully thanks to researchers at WMG, University of Warwick, who managed to combine VR technology with 3D motion capture.

28 Feb 2020

Two cutting-edge programs in neuroplasticity come together for a synergistic impact in brain health

Abilities Neurological Rehabilitation is excited to announce a new, collaborative treatment program to help individuals in the Fraser Valley who are living with chronic physical and cognitive symptoms following brain injury.

27 Feb 2020

Media reports focus on treatments involving opioids and cannabis for chronic pain

New Zealand media reports on chronic pain are focusing on treatments involving opioids and cannabis at the expense of best practice non-drug treatments, researchers have found.

17 Jan 2020

Patients' health values can impact success of treatment for pelvic floor problems

Researchers and health professionals in Swansea have revealed the value women put on their own health can have a direct effect on the success of medical treatment for pelvic floor problems.

21 Dec 2019

Stem cell therapy shows promise for the first time in spinal cord injury

Researchers have published the results of their work where stem cell therapy has shown promise in a case of spinal cord injury. The results of their case study were published in the latest issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings last week.

2 Dec 2019

Research lays foundation for patient-specific 3D-printed meniscus

The human knee joint is the largest and complex joint in the body compared to other joints. It has various hard and soft tissue elements to provide stability and proper functioning including the meniscus.

2 Dec 2019

Post-operation physiotherapy provision comes down to 'postcode lottery'

The amount of physiotherapy available following hip and knee replacements comes down to a 'postcode lottery' according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

27 Nov 2019

Newly discovered cell involved in rheumatoid arthritis could serve as treatment target

Researchers have made a discovery about a class of cells involved in rheumatoid arthritis that could instigate new treatments.

18 Nov 2019

Adult SMA patients treated with Nusinersen show improvement in motor function

A study published in the Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases presents the first evidence of mild improvement or stabilization of motor and respiratory function in adults with spinal muscular atrophy type 3 (SMA3) treated with Nusinersen, which was the case even in patients who have had the disease for 20 years or more.

11 Nov 2019

Scientists discover gene mutation involved in paraplegia and epilepsy

Researchers have made an important discovery that could help scientists understand the cause of paraplegia and epilepsy.

1 Nov 2019

Researchers aim to find how kinesiophobia may affect individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Finding out how kinesiophobia -unreasonable fear of movement- may affect individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain is the aim of a research group of the University of Malaga, which recent studies have been published in the scientific journal British Journal of Sports Medicine, the world's number 1 publication in the locomotor system field.

15 Oct 2019

Eliminating visual stimuli may help offset symptoms of spatial neglect in stroke patients

A recent report by Kessler researchers and clinicians described the effects of binocular occlusion in a patient with spatial neglect and severe posture impairment.

30 Aug 2019

Better funding for evidence-based treatments will improve health of chronic pain sufferers

Chronic pain affects one in five Australians, rising to one in three for those aged over 65. Its impact on individuals, families and the wider community can’t be overestimated.

22 Jul 2019

$Operative and non-operative treatment in proximal humerus fractures shows no difference$