Goals boost recovery for older adults in physical therapy

A new type of goal-oriented therapy helps older patients recover more fully than standard occupational or physical therapy.

Jim Dryden-WUSTL • futurity
Aug. 2, 2019 ~4 min

To heal big bone wounds, we could one day inject ‘spackle’

Researchers aim to treat complex bone wounds with what they lightheartedly call an injectable "spackle" full of stem cells.

Jim Lynch-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 2, 2019 ~1 min


Are repeat low-level stresses to blame for ACL tears?

While conventional wisdom says ACL tears are the result of a single wrong move, smaller stresses may be the real cause.

Jim Lynch-Michigan • futurity
July 31, 2019 ~5 min

1 measurement can predict knee injury risk

A specific measurement could indicate who's at the highest risk of knee injury, specifically the kneecap slipping out of its joint.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
July 19, 2019 ~5 min

Nanotech ‘EpiPen’ may prevent paralysis after spinal cord injury

A new way to inject nanoparticles using a kind of EpiPen could offer treatment for spinal cord injuries and various other inflammatory diseases.

Nicole Casal Moore-Michigan • futurity
July 12, 2019 ~4 min

Nerve transfer restores some hand motion after spine injury

Nerve transfer surgery shows promise in restoring some hand movement for people with tetraplegia after a spinal cord injury.

U. Melbourne • futurity
July 9, 2019 ~6 min

To repair torn meniscus in the knee, turn to pigs?

Scientists have tried developing scaffolds from plastics and textiles to repair a torn meniscus in the knee. Now, an organic model shows promise in the lab.

Samiha Khanna-Duke • futurity
June 20, 2019 ~3 min

Rise of e-scooters is busting up a lot of faces

Time for helmet laws? Researchers report an estimated 32,000 injuries from the use of e-scooters nationwide in 10 years.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
June 12, 2019 ~3 min


Absorbable ‘bandage’ combines crab shell stuff and nanotech

Combining nanotechnology and a material from crustacean shells results in an absorbable wound dressing that speeds healing.

Texas A&M University • futurity
May 29, 2019 ~6 min

These trendy, intense workouts increase injury risk

High-intensity interval training carries a greater risk for injury, research finds.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
April 9, 2019 ~4 min

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