It’s been nearly a year since our last “Physiotherapy in the News” feature, which was once a monthly publication. Why was it sidelined? We’ve been focused on answering specific questions being asked by individuals and households from within our Burnaby BC community. Want to know why your shoulder hurts when you sleep on it? We have an answer for that. Want to understand why your back hurts specifically when you sneeze? We’ve covered that too. Feel free to browse our constantly growing collection of useful articles right here. Otherwise, if you’re among those who arrived at today’s feature (now seasonal versus monthly) due to a curiosity about what’s going on in the world of physiotherapy, keep reading!
Top Stories from Spring of 2026 Regarding Physiotherapy You Need to Know About
Physiotherapy for Treating Chronic Coughing?
Our physiotherapy news feature typically includes a report about how physio is often employed to treat all sorts of unexpected ailments. But could chronic coughing (defined as lasting over eight weeks) be one of them? Isn’t that the job for Fisherman’s Friend and a good physician? Not necessarily. A very recent study published by MedScape showed that physiotherapy intervention for a group of chronic cough sufferers resulted in significant reductions in cough severity, cough frequency, and impact of cough on daily life. How is this possible? Research suggests that physiotherapy can help treat chronic cough by addressing certain root causes, such as throat irritation and hypersensitivity, through behavior modification, breathing retraining, and laryngeal hygiene techniques.
Regular Physiotherapy Key to Senior Fall Prevention
We conclude this brief look at physiotherapy news this spring with a look at fall prevention among older adults. Falls continue to be the leading cause of injury-related death and non-fatal injuries among adults aged 65 and older, with over 1 in 4 falling annually. Data from the CDC indicates that fall-related mortality has increased significantly over recent years, with more than 3 million emergency department visits annually in the United States. Meanwhile, unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations in Canada as well, resulting in approximately 152,500 hospital admissions and over 650,000 emergency department visits per annum. These incidents account for about 87% of all injury-related hospitalizations among seniors (65+), with a high average of 2-week hospital stays, according to the National Institutes of Health. If this is so well known and documented, what’s the news? New research just conducted by the University of British Columbia – Okanagan, referenced here, indicates fall risk assessments and personalized exercise programs are proven to reduce falls in older adults. Specifically, successful exercise programs feature progressive strength and balance exercises delivered by a physiotherapist. If you are at risk of falling, or have an elderly loved one in your life that you’re concerned about, schedule an assessment near you/them right away.
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