Category Archives: Rehabilitation

Traumatic Brain Injuries are Likely More Common than Previously Thought

February 14th, 2012 - 2:28 pm

Journalists:  See bottom of this post for video and audio resources. Though researchers are becoming increasingly aware of the long-term effects of head injury, few studies have looked at the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in all age groups, … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation | Comments (3)

Combo Treatment Helps Heal Overused, Aching Joints

January 17th, 2012 - 4:20 pm

Many athletes know the frustration of being sidelined by tendon disorders, like Achilles tendinitis and tennis elbow. In recent years, doctors have begun treating overused tendons with regenerative therapies that jump-start the body’s own healing process. One technique, a tenotomy, … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine | Comments (2)

How to Tear Up the Slopes Without Tearing Up Your knees

January 12th, 2012 - 12:36 pm

Journalists:  See bottom of this post for access to audio and video assets Whether you’re a black-diamond skier or a novice on the bunny slope your day can be spoiled by an injury that happens on the last run of the day.  … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Fitness Expert Available to Discuss Safe, Effective Strength Training

January 9th, 2012 - 9:34 am

Rochester, Minn. – With New Year’s resolutions still fresh in mind, many people are taking bold steps to get fit and build strength. But some strength training exercises, which tend to get passed along at the gym like folklore, may … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Orthopedics, Preventive Medicine, Rehabilitation, Social Media, Sports Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health | Comments (1)

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting

November 23rd, 2011 - 2:34 pm

Nov. 17-20 was the annual meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR). Mayo Clinic physiatrists and other Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) professionals, as well as Mayo’s social media team, attended the event to share and collaborate with … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Psychiatry/Psychology, Rehabilitation, Research, Social Media, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Breast Cancer Prevention Tip from Mayo Clinic PM&R

October 11th, 2011 - 8:43 am

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Carmen Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., of Mayo Clinic’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, recommends 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise per day to help prevent many diseases, including breast cancer. She says … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Summit Produces ‘A Call to Action’ on Concussions in Hockey

July 26th, 2011 - 8:33 am

Mayo Clinic has released recommendations from its Ice Hockey Summit on Concussion: A Call to Action. The summit attracted top scientists, trainers, coaches, officials and equipment manufacturers from across the United States, Canada and Europe to discuss concussion-related issues, including … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Named to U.S. News Best Hospitals List for 22nd Year

July 19th, 2011 - 6:03 pm

U.S. News & World Report has named Mayo to its annual list of “Best Hospitals” for the 22nd year. Hospitals included in the Honor Roll, such as Mayo, are part of a small group recognized for “breadth of excellence,” according … Continue reading →

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Medical Experts for Media – Anesthesiology

August 16th, 2010 - 3:51 pm

Michael Joyner, M.D. __________________________________________________________________ Michael Joyner, M.D., a specialist in exercise science, specifically with track and field, world records, doping and the older athlete Author of more than 150 scientific articles Media Experience: Interview experience with national print and broadcast … Continue reading →

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Is Early Reconstruction Necessary for All ACL Tears?

July 16th, 2010 - 12:03 pm

In the July 22, 2010, issue of New England Journal of Medicine, Bruce Levy, M.D., Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, provides an editorial on ACL injuries and repair.  Dr. Levy’s editorial reviews the study in the same issue by Frobell and … Continue reading →

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