New Insights into Physical Therapy

Dear Colleagues,

Advances in the field of technology and physical therapy have facilitated and augmented the recovery process in the spectrum of pathologies treated in physical therapy rehabilitation. Injuries, chronic illnesses, and different kinds of disabilities often affect peoples’ functionality and quality of life. These effects and the long recovery pathway that most would have are being described as a significant burden not only for the patient but also for society and health systems.

New insights into physical therapy rehabilitation include all new techniques and technologies that provide new possibilities and transform the rehabilitation process. New techniques such as blood flow restriction, motor imagery, clinical pilates, and emerging technologies such as virtual reality provide new opportunities to enhance function, mobility, and quality of life. These advances beyond the strict aspect of pathology could also lead the field of prevention and healthy aging, minimizing disability, and preserving healthy and mobile living. New technologies have especially managed to overcome environmental barriers and make physical rehabilitation more accessible. 

We welcome the latest research developments and findings in the above areas in this Special Issue. Thus, we invite you to contribute original research articles and reviews of the literature, aiming to include high-quality papers on new techniques and technologies in the field of physical rehabilitation. 

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Applied Sciences.

Dr. Patsaki Irini
Dr. George A. Koumantakis
Guest Editors

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