Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Featured News Jan. 07, 2021 Predicting functional independence and living setting three months after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation Study results show that a measure of a patient's functional performance at discharge from rehabilitation is the strongest predictor of functional independence at three months. Jan. 07, 2021 Performing a virtual musculoskeletal physical examination In two published articles and accompanying videos, Mayo Clinic physiatrists share specific physical examination techniques for virtual evaluation of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and cervical and lumbar spine. Jan. 07, 2021 Researchers explore whether senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) is a potential driver of age-related dysfunction A Mayo Clinic study suggests that senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) proteins could help identify people at risk of functional decline and those who may benefit from preventive intervention. Jan. 07, 2021 Unique, intensive curriculum helps patients retrain pelvic floor muscles Based at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, this program offers a unique and intensive curriculum to help patients retrain pelvic floor muscles using biofeedback and behavior modification. Latest Videos See All 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. Function-altering surgery post-spinal cord injury Peter C. Rhee, D.O., discusses life- and function-altering procedures for patients with spinal cord injuries. Clinical Trials See All A Study to Evaluate Physical Therapy in the Emergency DepartmentRochester, Minn.Spinal Cord Injury and Dysfunction Registry: Acute Injury Through Life Long CareRochester, Minn.A Study to Evaluate Older Adults' Experiences with a Physical Therapy Educational Service Learning ProjectRochester, Minn. Publications PRINT EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues More News 1 Addressing the needs of adaptive athletes involved in elite competitions 2 Adaptive sports medicine consultations serving adult and pediatric patients 3 Prescribing exercise for children with disabilities: Unique considerations and precautions 4 Strength training for people with disabilities 5 Expert insight: Unraveling the complexities of leg and buttock pain Medical Professionals Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation