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2007 Eccentric Training for Treatment of Achilles Tendinosis

Location: http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/eccentric_achilles

Physical Therapy Corner: Eccentric Training for Treatment of Achilles Tendinosis
Achilles tendinitis develops due to inflammation, strain, or repetitive trauma to the Achilles tendon. This occurs usually due to a repetitive activity. Symptoms are also associated with recreational activities like running, tennis and basketball. If this is left untreated, it can develop...
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2009 Health-related quality of life after vertebral or hip fracture

Location: http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2474-10-135.pdf

All 25 women (mean age 75.0, SD 4.7) with hip fracture as inclusion fracture had no significant changes in HRQOL between two and seven years and did not differ from the reference group regarding HRQOL after seven years. The vertebral group had significantly lower values for bodily pain, vitality, role-emotional...
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Effectiveness of physiotherapy exercise following hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis

Location: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/98/abstract

Effectiveness of physiotherapy exercise following hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: a systematic review of clinical trials.
Results 8 trials were identified. Trial quality was mixed. Generally poor trial quality, quantity and diversity prevented explanatory meta-analyses. The results were synthesised and meta-analytic summaries were used where possible to provide a formal summary of results....
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EnableNet

Location: http://www.enable.net.au/

EnableNet is being developed as a one stop site for information on disability and a meeting place for people interested in disability issues. (South Australia)
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Rehabilitation Orthoteers

Location: http://www.orthoteers.org/(S(zeupt0ffgbzcyo3l5c0mu055))/mainpage.aspx?section=23

Major teaching resource on rehabilitation subjects. Requires registration.
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Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board

Location: http://www.wcbsask.com/

Workers' compensation is a no-fault system that protects employers and workers against the result of work injuries. The system has brought stability to the Saskatchewan workplace for over 70 years, providing coverage at a competitive cost and protecting workers and employers against the risks and uncertainties of litigation.
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Spinal Injuries Association

Location: http://www.spinal.co.uk/

United Kingdom national organisation of spinal cord injured people. The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) was set up in 1974 in order to support people with SCI. The founders themselves had SCI and, to this day, SIA is run by a board of trustees who live with spinal cord injury.
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The PT Project

Location: http://theptproject.com

The Physical Therapy (PT) Project is a unique initiative dedicated to the development and advancement of physical therapy professionals within the United States, as well as throughout the world.
 
The PT Project was developed to strengthen and improve the entire physical therapy industry by creating a resource where quality information, case...
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Workers Compensation Board - Alberta

Location: http://www.wcb.ab.ca/home/

The Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) - Alberta is a not-for-profit organization legislated to administer the workers' compensation system for the province. Through the payment of premiums, 127,000 employers fund this no-fault system to provide compensation for workplace injuries and occupational diseases to over 1.65 million workers.
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Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba

Location: http://www.wcb.mb.ca/

The workers compensation system is an injury and disability insurance system for workers and employers, paid for by employers. The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba was founded in 1916 with the passing of The Workers Compensation Act and officially opened in 1917. The program is the result of a Canadian...
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Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

Location: http://www.wcb.ns.ca/new/index.php?menu=main

Funded entirely by the employers of Nova Scotia, the WCB provides workplace injury insurance for more than 18,000 employers, representing about 300,000 workers across the province. We strive to prevent injury and illness, but when it occurs, we support injured workers, their families and their employers to achieve an early...
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Workers Compensation USA

Location: http://www.workerscompensation.com/

The National website providing workers compensation news and information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers. Use the research center, locate an insurance provider, get info on your state's program, and find professional help relating to workplace injuries and disabilities in the U.S.
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WorkSafe BC

Location: http://www.worksafebc.com/

British Columbia WCB site ©2007 WorkSafeBC (the Workers' Compensation Board of BC)
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