Pool therapy beats physical therapy for chronic low back pain

News briefs Aquatic (pool) therapy and physical therapy are two treatments that can reduce pain. But which is better for chronic low back pain? A small randomized trial…

Utah Governor Signs Bill To Study Use Of Psychedelics For Mental Health Therapy

The governor of Utah on Tuesday signed a bill to create a task force to study and make recommendations on the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs and possible regulations for…

Optimal Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder Identified?

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Requiring cost estimates for therapy could discourage patients, therapist say : Shots

A new law requires most mental health providers to give patients detailed upfront cost estimates, including a diagnosis. Therapist are concerned it could discourage patients from committing to a course…

Aquatic exercise superior to physical therapy in relieving chronic lower back pain

January 25, 2022 2 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Disclosures: The study was funded by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Fok Ying-Tong…

Aquatic exercise better than physical therapy for chronic low back pain, study finds

An aquatic exercise program may provide better relief from chronic low back pain than physical therapy, according to a new study. File photo by Africa Studio/Shutterstock Jan. 7 (UPI) —…