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  • February 2008

    • Back Pain's Insidious Cost Rises

      newser  |  Newsweek  |  Feb 14, 08 1:19 PM CST

      Back Pain's Insidious Cost Rises

      Back pain is one of the US' most persistent health problems, but despite new treatment possibilities, Newsweek reports, cures remain elusive. Americans spent $85.9 billion in 2005 on medical costs relating to back pain, up from $52.1 billion in 1997. "We seem to be doing more and more," one physician said. "But there's no evidence that people are getting more pain relief." More »

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      surgery  • exercise  • medical costs  • physical therapy  • excercise

  • December 2007

    • Physical Therapy, Wii Style

      newser  |  Reuters  |  Dec 6, 07 5:38 PM CST

      Physical Therapy, Wii Style

      Some physical therapists have been prescribing the Wii for patients recovering from strokes or injuries. Doctors and patients say it's more rewarding to play the game system than go through tedious exercises. "This is more fun. It makes it more exciting. It gets me to work harder," a 51-year-old stroke victim tells Reuters. More »

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      Nintendo Wii  • physical therapy

  • July 2007

    • Norway Royal Talks to Angels

      newser  |  BBC  |  Jul 25, 07 2:24 PM CDT

      Norway Royal Talks to Angels

      Princess Martha Louise of Norway says she can talk to angels—and teach other people how to strike up a chat as well. The 35-year-old princess claims to have psychic powers that she plans to use in her new alternative therapy center: For about $4,150 a year she'll teach you the spiritual skills she learned through her "experiences with horses." More »

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      British royals  • Norway  • horse  • royalty  • alternative treatment  • physical therapy

    • Recovery Docs Mount Equine Campaign

      newser  |  Washington Post  |  Jul 18, 07 8:11 AM CDT

      Recovery Docs Mount Equine Campaign

      Physical therapists are increasingly turning to horses to help patients with serious injuries, cerebral palsy, muscle disorders and developmental delays.  The complex act of maintaining balance on a moving horse bolsters damaged or underdeveloped muscle groups and can have psychological benefits. Horses' movements mimic a human gait, making the method more effective than some more traditional ones. More »

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      horse  • physical therapy

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