The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t rushing Konnor Griffin back to the field after a forearm strain. Instead, they’re taking extra care to make sure he doesn’t get hurt worse. Griffin, a rookie shortstop, won’t return from the injured list just yet. His team decided to wait after getting advice from an or
Stroke patients often need extra care to regain independence. Two common settings for this help are inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Researchers wanted to see which setting lets patients return home sooner, a sign that they are functioning well. Th
In a quiet Bronx neighborhood, a different kind of graduation took place last week. Twenty-five people walked away not just with diplomas, but with a shot at rebuilding their lives. They weren’t typical students—many had spent time behind bars. Instead of falling back into old habits, they spent fiv
A young Spanish star, Carlos Alcaraz, is showing how a setback can become a clever training trick. After hurting his right wrist, he started practicing with his left hand on the court. The move is called “cross‑education. ” It means that working one side of the body can help the other side.
Many people moving into long-term care centers already face a hidden problem: their muscles weaken faster than normal. Doctors call this sarcopenia, and it shows up in scans and tests long before people notice it. Yet most care guidelines focus on diseases like diabetes or heart issues, not on keepi
Helping people regain their ability to walk after an injury isn’t easy. Traditional rehabilitation can be slow, and some patients struggle to regain full movement. A new kind of robotic suit might change that. This lightweight exoskeleton helps patients relearn how to walk by gently guiding their le
The study looked at people who had colorectal cancer surgery. Before the operation, some patients took part in a 4‑week program that mixed exercise, good food and stress help. Researchers wanted to see if this prep changed how patients live after surgery, up to two years later. They used a
Back in 2013, Arthur Monarque traded prison bars for college credits. For a decade, he served time in California’s toughest prison, Pelican Bay State. Now, he stands on a different stage entirely—one reserved for graduates. His journey began not with hope, but with regret. Monarque admits he never v
Cancer treatments have come a long way, helping more people survive longer. But even with better medicine, patients often face tough side effects that lower their quality of life. Before treatment even starts, prehabilitation can help. This means improving a patient’s strength, diet, and mental heal
Many people facing major surgery could walk into the operating room in better shape if they got the right preparation. But who actually gets this help? Doctors call this "prehabilitation" – training before surgery to build strength and stamina. Yet new research shows that the patients who need it mo
