Physiotherapy after total hip (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is standard care for all patients. A new study, appearing in the October 1, 2014 issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS), also found that physiotherapy before joint replacement surgery, or “prehabilitation,” can diminish the need for postoperative care by nearly 30 percent, saving an average of $1,215 […]

The physical challenges associated with recovery from a stroke are well documented however the impact of a stroke on emotion is less well understood. New research from the University of Aberdeen, published in October, 2014 in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology has identified key areas in which stroke can impair emotion regulation and found […]