Death by Medical Errors: The New Epidemic
Most people know that according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death in the United States. The CDC ranks chronic lower respiratory disease as third. However, there is another killer that is not being correctly measured, and largely undiscussed: medical errors. Researching Medical Errors In 1999, the Institute of Medical published a report to discuss the...
Cupping Takes the Gold at Rio
Michael Phelps created quite the buzz in Rio when he showed up to the platform sporting some concerning bruises. However, we quickly learned that there is no cause for alarm, as they are a common side effect due to cupping. Cupping is an ancient Eastern physical therapy practice of strategically placing cups on the body to create suction, known in the industry as myofascial decompression. This method stimulates blood flow and...
Chronic Conditions Epidemic: The Fallout
A recent report by the CDC has painted a startling picture. With the rise in health-related issues due to chronic conditions that many suffer from, the report states that, “According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) one-quarter of the US adult population has multiple chronic conditions (MCCs), but that average doesn’t reflect regional differences, which include state MCC rates as low as 1 in 5 residents...
Emerging Science is Leaving Many Wary
A variety of new biomedical technologies could be on the horizon and the prospect of a very different future of science have many people worried, if not skeptical. Made-to-order babies, super-implants, and synthetic blood are among the biomedical advances that could become mainstream within our lifetime. A recent study done by the Pew Research Center shows just how hesitant the general public is moving forward with biotechnology. The...
Pokémon Go, An Accidental Therapy Tool?
The number one downloaded app in the U.S., Pokémon Go is the latest mobile game craze, but could this app be a tool various therapists can use for treatment? If you haven’t heard of Pokémon Go, I’m not sure where you’ve been hiding. The game is the latest smartphone app craze that uses GPS and augmented reality to catch Pokémon in real time. Within a few days of its release in the United States, it was the number one downloaded app....