Therapeutic Resources Blog
Farewell, Heating Pad: Physical Therapists Say It Doesn’t Help
September 22, 2014
Heat therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and other "passive physical agents" almost never help, according to a list released Monday by the Choosing Wisely campaign. Instead, they siphon time and money away from what you really want from a physical therapist — an exercise program that will restore strength and mobility. Read More »
Less Than 5 Hours of Sleep Leads to False Memories
September 19, 2014
Skimping on sleep wears down your body in so many ways: it worsens cognitive function, slows reaction time, and makes learning more difficult. (The list goes on and on: after reading our new feature about the power of sleep, you might just scare yourself sleepy.) Read More »
Alzheimer’s linked with meds for anxiety and sleep
September 18, 2014
Medications widely used for anxiety and insomnia are linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's in a new study. Read More »
Study: Autism signs in babies can be erased
September 17, 2014
A new pilot study suggests that signs of autism symptoms can be erased if babies begin therapy even before they can toddle. Read More »