Therapeutic Resources Blog
Pig bladders help wounded humans regrow damaged muscle, scientists say
May 9, 2014
They had each lost slabs of muscle to bomb blasts or other physical traumas, then struggled to regain even partial function of their mangled legs. Some even considered amputation. After exhausting all conventional treatments, the five men volunteered for an experimental and seemingly outlandish surgical procedure aimed at spurring new muscle growth: They had swaths of chemically treated pig's bladder sewn to their healthy muscle. Read More »
Apathy could signal brain shrinkage in old age
May 8, 2014
A new study suggests that as people age, they should be aware of symptoms of apathy, which may indicate a decrease in brain volume and possible brain disease. Read More »
Are we ready for a prenatal screening test for autism?
May 6, 2014
A blood test for diagnosing autism is becoming a realistic possibility, but the ethical implications are profound. Read More »
Law clears way for regulation of dry needling in physical therapy in Arizona
May 5, 2014
A new law clears the way for dry needling, the use of thin needles to stimulate tight muscles, to be regulated as part of accepted physical therapy practice in Arizona. Read More »