Physical therapy may not help whiplash pain

By Allison Bond NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Whiplash injuries can be enduring and painful, but new research finds that counseling on how to manage the disorder – along with a list of optional exercises – reduces pain as effectively as an intensive physical therapy program. The results contradict a "strong biological and theoretical rationale" for the benefits of physical therapy seen in past …

Physical activity associated with lower rates of hospital readmission in patients with COPD

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who participated in any level of moderate to vigorous physical activity had a lower risk of hospital readmission within 30 days compared to those who were inactive, according to a study. "The results of this study are groundbreaking because measures of physical activity were derived from routine clinical care, instead of lengthy physical …

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