Short Breaks Help the Brain Learn New Skills

Short Breaks Help the Brain Learn New Skills

Practice is important for learning something new. Repeating an action over and over increases the likelihood of mastering it. But recent research shows that taking short breaks may be just as critical. A 2019 study found that short, frequent breaks were key  to improving performance on a new task. These short rest periods strengthen memories of the new skill just practiced.

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THE MOTUS FOOT BY MOTUS NOVA

THE MOTUS FOOT BY MOTUS NOVA

Motus Nova is a leader in neurorehabilitation technology with a mission to deliver high-quality interventions in every home. Foot drop and other lower extremity deficits contribute significantly to impaired functionality and safety of survivors of neurologic injuries such as stroke. The Motus Foot is an FDA Class I robotic therapeutic…

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OPTP FitGlide by Bob and Brad

OPTP FitGlide by Bob and Brad

The FitGlide by Bob and Brad is an easy-to-use tool for exercise and rehabilitation of the lower extremities. Created by physical therapists Bob Schrupp, PT, MA, and Brad Heineck, PT, CSCS, the FitGlide was designed for patients recovering from knee replacement or surgeries (ACL, PCL), hip replacement or…

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Bike Fitting as a Diagnostic Tool

Bike Fitting as a Diagnostic Tool

Like a good medical exam, a medical bike fit starts before the patient ever gets on the bike. Talking with cycling patients before any assessments can facilitate the diagnostic process. Bike fitting is a service that has been offered in bike shops and studios for decades. Bike fitting is also a medical service offered by physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and other qualified health care providers.

By Andrea Myers, PT, DPT

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NEOFECT SMART BALANCE

NEOFECT SMART BALANCE

The Neofect Smart Balance is a lower-limb rehabilitation device that uses games to encourage regular practice for patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other musculoskeletal disorders. The gamification makes rehabilitation more interactive and fun for patients, and the digital solution provides measurable results for therapists. The solution emphasizes core strength for restabilization and balance…

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