N.S. Promotions and Events and CORA have teamed up to launch the Official Recovery Zone at the 10th Annual Myrtle Beach Marathon. The Recovery Zone will be open for all participants and will be fully staffed by CORA sports medicine experts through the completion of the 13.1 Mile Half Marathon event on Sunday, October 20. […]
Case Report: Dance Intervention Improves Overall Health for Adolescent With Cerebral Palsy
Informal Dance Intervention Improves BMI and Functional Gait in an Adolescent With Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report by Meghan Owens, PT, DPT; Debbie Silkwood-Sherer, PT, DHSc, HPCS CORA Physical Therapy (Dr Owens), Roanoke, Virginia; Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy (Dr Silkwood-Sherer), Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, Michigan. Purpose: This case study examined the effects of […]
Telehealth – Managing Pain Through The Power Of Technology
What sort of impact does Telehealth have on patient-centered care? Is Telemedicine here to stay? These questions are oft-debated in our industry. Most leaders believe that developing and hosting meaningful telemedicine services will be critical to the future success of healthcare. HealthTech Magazine does a fantastic job explaining the potential benefits of telehealth in a […]
Meet Your 2019 Orthopaedic Certified Specialists (OCS)
We are proud to announce that nine CORA therapists have earned the professional designation of Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). Each year the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recognizes a select few physical therapists who pass a rigorous examination related to their area of expertise to become board certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialists (OCS). The OCS Board […]
Congress: Expand Access to Physical Therapy for Underserved Communities
As we have watched the opioid epidemic spread across the United States, we’ve arguably seen small-town Americans hit the hardest. Drug overdose fatalities are at an all-time high and have increased with alarming frequency in rural areas. In many communities, there are not enough health care professionals to provide care, which should include pain management alternatives for those who […]
Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Recent evidence supports the use of high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust manipulation to the thoracic spine in patients with neck pain. However, there is limited evidence of its effectiveness in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Dr. Ian A. Young, PT, DSc, OCS, SCS, CORA Physical Therapy conducted research to compare the immediate and short-term effects of thoracic manipulation […]