Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Featured News June 09, 2023 Understanding plantar fasciopathy: Risk factors, diagnosis and management Mayo Clinic physiatrist Marianne T. Luetmer, M.D., discusses risk factors and available treatments related to this condition. June 09, 2023 Management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy Joline E. Brandenburg, M.D., a Mayo Clinic pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, answers questions about the management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. June 09, 2023 Examining the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among individuals with traumatic brain injury Using longitudinal follow-up of 1,418 individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI), researchers analyzed whether TBI is associated with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. June 09, 2023 Use of percutaneous pressured hydrotenotomy to treat patients with chronic tendinopathy symptoms This ultrasound-guided approach employs a high-pressure saline stream to selectively debride and aspirate diseased tissue, while preserving healthy surrounding tissue. 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 Performance Outcomes Following Interventional Treatment of Axial Low Back PainJacksonville, Fla.A Study to Evaluate Older Adults' Experiences with a Physical Therapy Educational Service Learning ProjectRochester, Minn. Publications E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues More News 1 Application of 3D-printing technology to the construction of orthoses 2 Evaluating the safety and efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of low back pain 3 Examining the role of cellular senescence in skeletal muscle aging 4 Management of patients with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) 5 The Rise of Esports: Caring for Gamers Medical Professionals Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation