PM&R Update is a publication for physicians. It highlights trends in physical medicine and rehabilitation procedures and related research at Mayo Clinic.
To contact the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic for a referral or physician consultation, please call 800-533-1564.
2016 Issues
Vol. 6, No. 3, 2016 (PDF)
- Mayo Researchers Prepare to Launch Clinical Trial Using Gene Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
- Mayo Researchers Evaluate Telerehabilitation Tools
Vol. 6, No. 2, 2016 (PDF)
- Analyzing the Role of Diet and Exercise in Myelin Production
Vol. 6, No. 1, 2016 (PDF)
- Sports Medicine Center Welcomes New Director of Research and Biomechanics
- Blocking the Receptor Protein PAR2 May Reduce Inflammation and Improve Recovery After Spinal Cord Trauma
2015 Issues
Vol. 5, No. 4, 2015 (PDF)
- New Musculoskeletal Regeneration Program Represents Therapeutic Pipeline From Biomedical Discovery to Clinical Implementation
- Researchers Study Use of Lower Limb Exoskeletons in Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries
- Mayo Researchers Receive Department of Defense Grant to Study Personal Seat Pressure Monitoring System
Vol. 5, No. 3, 2015 (PDF)
- Exploring the Connection Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer's Disease: A Population-Based Medical Record Review Analysis
- Improving Musculoskeletal Health in Patients With Osteoporosis
Vol. 5, No. 2, 2015 (PDF)
- Evaluating the Efficacy of Intervertebral Disk Regeneration With Stem Cells in Animals
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue in Adolescents: Working Toward Recovery
Vol. 5, No. 1, 2015 (PDF)
- Intraspinal Stimulation Shows Promise for Restoring Function After Spinal Cord Injury
- Treating Cancer-Related Pain: Exploring the Efficacy of Physical Medicine Modalities
- Examining the Role of Tricyclic Antidepressants in Osteoporotic Fractures
2014 Issues
Vol. 4, No. 4, 2014 (PDF)
- Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Centers Help Advance Research and Patient Care
- Fibromyalgia Research Looks to Improve Treatment Strategies and Patient Outcomes
Vol. 4, No. 3, 2014 (PDF)
- Q & A With Christopher H. Evans, Ph.D., Director, Mayo Clinic Rehabilitation Medicine Research Center (RMRC)
- Stem Cells Studied as Minimally Invasive Treatment for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Vol. 4, No. 2, 2014 (PDF)
- International Group Studying Novel Robotic Hand
- Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center Partners With Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx in New Downtown Minneapolis Facility
- Information and Communication Technology Helps Improve Patient Access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Care
Vol. 4, No. 1, 2014 (PDF)
- Mayo Researchers Study Muscle Stiffness and Possible Therapeutic Interventions in Children With Cerebral Palsy
- Slowing or Reversing Muscle Loss: The Complex Biology of Myostatin Inhibition