Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Noticias Destacadas Feb. 08, 2024 Understanding the role and goals of the cancer rehabilitation team Cancer rehabilitation is a rapidly evolving discipline focused on helping patients maintain and restore function and lead meaningful, fulfilling lives before, during and after cancer treatment. Feb. 08, 2024 The effects of bed rest on cardiac and muscle-pump baroreflexes Fourteen days of bed rest, with or without daily exercise, increases levels of biomarkers for neurodegeneration, many of which correlate with cardiovascular and muscular function decline. Feb. 08, 2024 Got glutes? Part 2 — A practical approach to evaluation Mayo Clinic physiatrist Jane Konidis, M.D., summarizes what to include in an office-based evaluation of core and gluteal musculature strength and lumbo-pelvic stability. Oct. 10, 2023 Understanding the molecular mechanisms that affect motor unit and muscle health during aging In this Q&A, Nathan J. Hellyer, Ph.D., P.T., describes some of the molecular mechanisms that accompany aging and how these processes may affect motor unit and muscle health. Thread ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release This incisionless release — known as thread ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release (TCTR) — uses an abrasive thread looped percutaneously to dissect the transverse carpal ligament (TCL) and is performed using local anesthesia. Sports medicine Cara C. Prideaux, M.D., discusses sports medicine as a specialty, and when and how to get athletes back into their preferred physical activity after an injury. Advocacy as a core competency Michelle S. Gittler, M.D., outlines the ways in which doctors can, and should, get involved in large-scale advocacy for their patients. Publications E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues 1 Health and zombie cells in aging 2 Treatment of Achilles tendinopathy 3 Got glutes? Part 1 — The role of the gluteus maximus and healthy activation patterns in core stabilization 4 Management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy 5 Understanding plantar fasciopathy: Risk factors, diagnosis and management Profesionales médicos Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation