Tag: Therapy

 The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is partnering with Unite Genomics, a leading healthcare data analytics company, to integrate electronic health record (EHR) data into the ALS Research Collaborative (ARC) via Unite Genomics’ state-of-the-art healthcare data access and analytics platform. This collaboration has the potential to advance ALS research both at ALS TDI and throughout the ALS space by leveraging the power of participants’ complete medical histories. ARC is an ambitious global initiative developed to better understand the underlying biology of ALS and to accelerate the discovery of treatments. ARC collects natural history and biological data from people with ... Read more

BURLINGTON, Mass. – Feb. 16, 2023 – PRLog — Chances are, we all know someone affected by heart disease or stroke; about 2,300 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, an average of 1 death every 38 seconds. In many communities across the U.S., death rates are actually increasing among adults ages 35 to 64. Not only are more younger adults dying of heart disease, but their rates of risk factors are also increasing. Nearly half of Americans have at least one risk factor for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, obesity, physical inactivity or an unhealthy diet. You ... Read more

WAKEFIELD, Mass. – Jan. 3, 2023 – PRLog — In the past, to get physical therapy, people were required to see a physician and obtain a prescription or referral in advance. That is no longer the case; we have Direct Access! Over the past few years, all 50 states have adopted direct access in some way, and in accordance with Massachusetts law, it allows people to see a licensed physical therapist without a doctor’s prescription or referral. It means you can just call, come in and get treated! Direct Access to physical therapy helps remove barriers to getting care. It ... Read more

WAKEFIELD, Mass. – Oct. 4, 2022 – PRLog — This October marks the 30th anniversary of National PT Month and recognizing the transformative role PTs and PTAs can play in people’s lives. The month’s theme is “Choose to Move.” According to the Department of Health and Human Services Facts & Statistics on physical activity, more than 80% of Americans do not get enough physical activity despite the proven benefits, such as a reduced risk of some cancers and chronic diseases, as well as improved bone health, cognitive function, weight control and quality of life. As a result, half of adults, ... Read more

BURLINGTON, Mass. – Aug. 23, 2022 – PRLog — HD Physical Therapy observed National Wellness Month this August. The month focuses on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. So, how can physical therapy help? Everyone is stressed. Some stress is good, but chronic levels of stress can lead to detrimental effects on our bodies involving the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and cardiovascular systems. Physical therapy can help with way more than just movement; therapists can offer techniques to assist in decreasing chronic stress levels and add balance back into the body. Here are 5 ways physical therapy can help ... Read more