Sports medicine

Pvolve Expands Leadership Team Following Year of Exponential Growth

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

This leadership extension closely follows other recent announcements, including record-breaking franchise success and the Healthy Aging Study, supporting the brand’s growth and efficacious method.

Key Points: 
  • This leadership extension closely follows other recent announcements, including record-breaking franchise success and the Healthy Aging Study, supporting the brand’s growth and efficacious method.
  • “At Pvolve, our success is all about the dedication of our fantastic leadership and team," said Rachel Katzman, Founder of Pvolve.
  • The Pvolve team was awarded 28 franchise licenses in 2023, increasing their total number of franchise locations to 40.
  • For more information about the Pvolve Method, clinical research, and its franchise business, please visit https://www.pvolve.com/ .

BayCare Expanding Academic Programs to Train West Central Florida's Physicians and Clinicians

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

The expansion of academic offerings will enhance medical and surgical specialties across the health care system, already the region's provider of choice.

Key Points: 
  • The expansion of academic offerings will enhance medical and surgical specialties across the health care system, already the region's provider of choice.
  • BayCare plans to bring more doctors to West Central Florida by increasing residency positions to more than 650 by 2029.
  • BayCare also has other post-graduate programs supporting pharmacy residents and providing graduate school training for respiratory therapy.
  • Its BayCare Medical Group is the largest multi-specialty practice in the region with 1,120 physicians and advanced practice providers.

U.S. FDA GRANTS THERADAPTIVE IDE APPROVAL FOR PHASE I/II CLINICAL TRIALS

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Theradaptive, the market leader in targeted regenerative therapeutics, has gained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) submission to begin enrolling patients into OASIS, their global Phase I/II Feasibility study in spine fusion.

Key Points: 
  • IDE approval from the FDA serves as a key milestone for this platform and will generate its first human clinical data, thus opening a new chapter in Theradaptive's growth into a clinical-stage company.
  • Theradaptive's path to FDA IDE approval has been aided by their unprecedented three Breakthrough Medical Device Designations which provide them with priority review and interactive communication regarding device development and clinical trial protocols.
  • John Greenbaum, SVP of Regulatory & Clinical Affairs at Theradaptive, said: "The FDA created Breakthrough Device Designations to accelerate the clinical trials and approval processes for devices that promise to improve on current treatments for life-threatening and debilitating conditions.
  • Based on the safety profile of OsteoAdapt, we will be allowed to combine Phase I and II trials.

AccentCare Names Dr. Balu Natarajan as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AccentCare ("the Company"), a nationally recognized leader and trusted guide in post-acute health care, announced the promotion of Balu Natarajan, M.D., to Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AccentCare ("the Company"), a nationally recognized leader and trusted guide in post-acute health care, announced the promotion of Balu Natarajan, M.D., to Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately.
  • "In his almost two decades with our company, Dr. Natarajan has been an invaluable asset to our team, demonstrating exceptional leadership and medical expertise," said Laura Tortorella, AccentCare's Chief Executive Officer.
  • As Chief Medical Officer, he will drive AccentCare forward toward its goal of delivering understanding, empathetic, and excellent post-acute health care services across the country.
  • Since 2005, he has served as Chief Medical Officer – Hospice, for AccentCare (legacy Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care).

New York Bone and Joint Specialists, Premier Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Centers, Announces Manhattan's First Storefront Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinic Expansion

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Bone & Joint Specialists (NYBJS), full-service Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine centers, has announced the opening of their latest storefront full service Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center featuring Manhattan's first Orthopedic Urgent Walk-In Clinic. Their specialized team will cater to patients with sports or any orthopedic injuries, joint conditions, or any ailments that require urgent orthopedic care.

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  • Their specialized team will cater to patients with sports or any orthopedic injuries, joint conditions, or any ailments that require urgent orthopedic care.
  • The new state-of-the-art Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center with an Orthopedic Urgent Walk-In Clinic is the first Orthopedic Urgent Care center of its kind in Manhattan where patients will receive immediate treatment from actual orthopedic providers.
  • New York Bone & Joint Specialists centers are focused on changing how New Yorkers have access to orthopedic care.
  • New York Bone & Joint Specialists are full-service Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine centers that provide expert care for nearly all orthopedic and sports medicine injuries or conditions.

Industry Veterans Team Up to Launch Sportcane, a Newly Imagined Walking Aid

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportcane has officially launched today as a newly imagined walking aid that provides everyday walking assistance and accelerates surgery and injury recovery.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportcane has officially launched today as a newly imagined walking aid that provides everyday walking assistance and accelerates surgery and injury recovery.
  • Sportcane was created by Dr. Charles R. Kaelin, a renowned orthopedic surgeon with over 40 years of experience specializing in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery.
  • The regular size is designed for people under 6 feet, with a 33-inch minimum to a 37-inch maximum setting.
  • The tall size is tailored for people over 6 feet, with a 36-inch minimum to a 40-inch maximum.

MTF Biologics Awards 2023 Grants for Innovation in Allograft Translational Research

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Monday, January 22, 2024

“MTF Biologics is proud of our long-standing commitment to supporting the scientific and patient communities through our allograft innovation grants,” said Joe Yaccarino, President and CEO of MTF Biologics.

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  • “MTF Biologics is proud of our long-standing commitment to supporting the scientific and patient communities through our allograft innovation grants,” said Joe Yaccarino, President and CEO of MTF Biologics.
  • “These grants advance the science of allograft tissue transportation and support MTF Biologics’ dedication to saving and healing lives.
  • We congratulate all of this year's recipients and look forward to the results of their crucial work which will positively impact lives around the world.”
    Innovation in Allograft Translational Research Grants fund translational and clinical research in the fields of allograft transplantation and allograft science.
  • Hans Burchardt Impact Awardee” for the awarded grant with the highest potential clinical impact.”
    Letters of Intent are now being accepted for the 2024 MTF Biologics Innovation in Allograft Translational Research Grants Program.

Next Health's Miami Expansion: Four New Wellness Centers on the Horizon

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Sunday, January 21, 2024

In the midst of Miami's dynamic energy, a metropolis known for spearheading the forefront of modernity, Miami stands out as the perfect canvas for embracing innovative longevity approaches.

Key Points: 
  • In the midst of Miami's dynamic energy, a metropolis known for spearheading the forefront of modernity, Miami stands out as the perfect canvas for embracing innovative longevity approaches.
  • Next Health's dedication to personalized healthcare solutions harmonizes seamlessly with the city's ethos of not only embracing but defining cutting-edge trends.
  • The unveiling of four wellness centers introduces a revolutionary concept, emphasizing proactive health measures, and contributes to the transformative era of health optimization and longevity in Miami.
  • This strategic move is a direct response to the increasing demand within the Miami community for sought diagnostic and preventative health solutions.

First-of-its-Kind Study from University of Exeter and Pvolve Researches Impact of Exercise on Women Pre and Post Menopause

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

While women make up a large portion of the $100 billion global fitness market, they have historically been underrepresented in consumer research.

Key Points: 
  • While women make up a large portion of the $100 billion global fitness market, they have historically been underrepresented in consumer research.
  • In its Healthy Aging Study, Pvolve specifically addressed the physiological changes in aging women and the need to provide them with tailored exercise programs.
  • When engaged in a workout like Pvolve’s functional approach, the University of Exeter observed that women can experience many benefits.
  • Researchers found participants3 who consistently engaged in the Pvolve Method compared to a standard exercise routine4 noticed:
    The Healthy Aging study was conducted by the University of Exeter, which recruited 72 women aged 40-60 years old.

SLAM! Students to Share Their Talents at School Choice Week Film Festival

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Next week, a film festival with live performances featuring videos of charter school students in four states will be streamed live from SLAM!

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  • Next week, a film festival with live performances featuring videos of charter school students in four states will be streamed live from SLAM!
  • Tampa, highlighting students' gifts and celebrating school spirit during National School Choice Week.
  • A $500 award for a School Choice Week party at the winning student's school.
  • Film Festival, there will be more than 2,500 celebrations of School Choice Week across Florida.