In The News: Department of Physical Therapy

KSNV-TV: News 3

People with Down syndrome experience physical difficulties that can make it more challenging to live an active lifestyle. Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas CArdiovascular Research and Exercise Lab (CARE Lab) are attempting to assess how a lower heart rate, a feature of Down syndrome, can impact people’s ability to move and exercise.

Newswise

Over the past few decades, research and greater awareness has helped adults with Down syndrome — and a well-trained support system — to be more physically active in their daily lives

Medical Xpress

Over the past few decades, research and greater awareness has helped adults with Down syndrome — and a well-trained support system — to be more physically active in their daily lives.

Las Vegas Sun

U.S. News & World Report recognized 23 UNLV programs, including 13 from the William S. Boyd School of Law, in its annual list of top graduate and professional schools.

KNPR News

UNLV just held a class in the school of hard knocks.

Nevada State News

Researchers have known for some time that a person’s zip code can have as much of an impact on their health as their own genetics.

Healthline

Performing certain exercises can help you manage spasticity after a stroke.

Healthline

Performing certain exercises can help you manage spasticity after a stroke.

Fox 5 Atlanta

If you're a slumper, straighten up! Doctors say they're seeing a jump in patients coming in with neck and shoulder pain from spending too much time bent over their tablets and e-readers.

Healthline

After it’s been a day, our beds and sofas can look pretty inviting — so much so that we often sprawl stomach down on them to chill.

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractors now have access to myriad advanced testing options.

Slate

The posture, not the time spent in front of the screen, is the first factor of these musculoskeletal disorders of a new kind.