The world of technology, sport and science ever increases our understanding and desire to harmonize the bio with the mechanical. The 2010’s were a big decade for implementing biomechanical technology to increase human performance. It is now impossible to be considered an elite athlete without help from technology. But it is not just the “elites” […]
CORA Endorses NATA’s Recommendations to Reduce the Risk of Injury for Adolescent and Young Athletes
The NATA (National Athletic Trainer’s Association) recently released an official statement with recommendations to reduce the risk of injury due to youth sport specialization or year round single sport participation. NATA supports the following recommendations as they relate to the health and well-being of adolescent and young athletes. CORA Physical Therapy endorses these recommendations: Delay […]
CORA Unveils Recovery Zone at the 2019 Myrtle Beach Marathon
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 […]
