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MIT, MGH create VR system to advance physical therapy at home

Healthcare It News

MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital researchers created a motion and muscle engagement monitoring system for unsupervised physical rehabilitation, which could help with injuries and better mobility for the elderly and athletes, they say. WHY IT MATTERS.

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AI-powered telehealth improves PT care at Essen Health Care

Healthcare It News

Essen Health Care, a medical group in New York City, has a Center of Excellence for Pain with physical therapy, pain specialists, neurology and orthopedic specialists. It serves patients with acute and chronic issues in need of physical therapy. THE PROBLEM. " PROPOSAL. " Dr. Sumir Sahgal, Essen Health Care.

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Telemedicine boosts access, decreases inequities in Montana

Healthcare It News

" The pandemic also further reduced access to routine care leading to an increase in preventable complications due to chronic conditions, including emergency room visits, hospitalizations and overall healthcare costs, she added. School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science (UMPT). MARKETPLACE.

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Is Gait The Most Overlooked Patient Vital Sign?

HIT Consultant

But they are not able to provide visibility into the potential physical and psychological impacts surrounding mobility, fall risk, and need for rehabilitation. Physical therapists are healthcare professionals trained to optimize health through movement and a critical component of their evaluation is assessing gait and mobility.

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HLTH22 Day 3 News Summary

HIT Consultant

Cipher Skin Launches Pilot Program for Tech-Enabled Physical Therapy Rehab. Cipher Skin and Parker Health launches a new pilot program to help bring tech-enabled physical therapy to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Vivalink Integrates with Garmin, Other Wearables to Address RPM Interoperability.

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7 Reasons For Inner Knee Pain Without Swelling

Healthcare Associates

7 In addition to causing inner knee pain, PFPS may also cause: Pain that gets worse when squatting, running, sitting, or climbing stairs Instability in the knee Is it possible to prevent inner knee pain without swelling? Yes, it may be possible to prevent inner knee pain with or without swelling. Stay active and exercise regularly.

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CMS Revises Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 State Performance Standards System (SPSS) Guidance

Briggs Healthcare

The series of 10–15-minute videos are tailored to provider types and aim to reduce the deficiencies most commonly cited during the CMS survey process, like infection control and accident prevention. Reducing these common deficiencies increases the quality of care for people with Medicare and Medicaid.