Focus: Nutrient and metabolic determinants of skeletal muscle regeneration and atrophy. Dr. Thalacker-Mercer’s research – including a recent R01 award – is focused on understanding of the biologic ...

Usage and factors associated with adjuvant bisphosphonate therapy among postmenopausal women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2020 ASCO Annual ...

Saint Louis University's program in physical therapy offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree. There are three paths of entry into the SLU program. Early-assurance, freshman-entry: The ...

A major review finds exercise can reduce depression symptoms, often matching therapy or medication, while remaining low-cost ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An exercise and education program decreased pain, improved function and increased muscle strength for patients ...

Physical therapy, or physiotherapy, can help prevent and manage osteoporosis by strengthening bones and muscles, improving balance, and helping patients rehabilitate after injuries. Osteoporosis can ...

A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence ...