Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Featured News Oct. 04, 2024 A multidisciplinary approach to pelvic health: Prenatal, acute and postpartum care Nikki J. Ron, P.T., D.P.T., WCS-ABPTS, explains the individualized care provided in the prenatal, acute postpartum and outpatient settings and related research. Feb. 06, 2025 Analyzing the performance of platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis In this Q and A, Stephen J. Wisniewski, M.D., discusses the status of research focused on the use of platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections to treat knee osteoarthritis. Feb. 06, 2025 Biomarkers of cellular senescence and mobility disability in older adults The researchers observed significant associations between identified biomarkers and the onset of disability and demonstrated that higher levels of physical activity had a positive impact. Feb. 06, 2025 Examining the effectiveness of gene therapy treatment for osteoarthritis In a review article retracing the history of this approach, researchers describe recent milestones and next steps in the development of this promising therapeutic approach. Latest Videos See All 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. Clinical Trials See All A Study to Evaluate Physical Therapy in the Emergency DepartmentRochester, Minn.A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Physical Therapy on Patients Treated with Surgery (Periacetabular Osteotomy or PAO) for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)Rochester, Minn.A Study to Evaluate Meniscal Extrusion with and without Medial Knee Unloader Bracing Using UltrasoundMinneapolis, Minn. Publications E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues Subscribe to updates Triannual eNewsletter focused on trends in physical medicine and rehabilitation procedures and related research at Mayo Clinic Subscribe Read Recent Issues More News 1 Assessing the long-term risk of mood and anxiety disorders after pediatric TBI 2 Case report: Allogeneic culture-expanded bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of painful lumbar facet arthropathy 3 Simple tips to help gamers stay healthy 4 Advancing care for childbirth-related pelvic floor disorders 5 Evaluating the efficacy of physical therapy to treat symptomatic thoracic radiculopathy Medical Professionals Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation