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HELEN, GA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Cool River Tubing and Adventures, a family-owned and operated outdoor recreation company, has been recognized with the 2025 Best of Georgia Award. For over 30 years, the company has provided visitors with opportunities to explore the Chattahoochee River and the surrounding Southern Appalachian outdoors through their tubing experiences, aerial courses, and seasonal amenities. This recognition highlights the company’s long-standing commitment to quality and memorable experiences for guests.

With two main outposts, Chattahoochee Outpost and Headwaters Outpost, Cool River offers both one-hour and two-hour river floats, outfitting guests with all necessary equipment and shuttle services. Headwaters Outpost also features aerial adventure courses and the seasonal Headwaters Cafe, giving visitors a mix of active and relaxing options in a scenic setting. The company’s approach emphasizes professionalism and attention to detail while keeping the experience approachable and enjoyable for all ages.

“Our goal has always been to create a space where families, friends, and groups of every kind can connect with nature and with each other,” said the general manager. “Receiving the Best of Georgia Award affirms the work we’ve done over the past three decades and motivates us to keep improving every visit.”

The award doesn’t just reflect a single season of operations, but a decades-long dedication to creating engaging and high-quality outdoor adventures. Looking ahead, Cool River Tubing and Adventures plans to continue enhancing its offerings, maintaining strong ties to the local community, and introducing new ways for visitors to experience Georgia’s Alpine Village.

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Owner-operated Sardinian host recognized across its full portfolio for guest satisfaction, consistency, and long-term hosting standards in 2026.

OLBIA, SASSARI, ITALY, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — RENTAL12, Sardinia’s only fully owner-operated short-term rental company, has received the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2026 for every active property in its portfolio, reflecting consistently high guest review scores across the entire operation. The awards are based exclusively on verified guest feedback collected by Booking.com.

In addition, RENTAL12 has confirmed its fourth consecutive year as an Airbnb Superhost, a designation awarded only to hosts who maintain high ratings, strong response times, and operational reliability over extended periods.

Unlike single-property recognitions, the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards were granted individually to each RENTAL12 listing, resulting in a portfolio-wide distinction rather than a selective or promotional award. All properties met Booking.com’s minimum review volume and rating thresholds independently.

“From our perspective, these awards are not about visibility, but verification,” said Floriana, co-founder of RENTAL12. “Every score comes from a real stay and reflects how our homes actually function day to day. Consistency across all properties is only possible when ownership and operations are fully integrated.”

Owner-Operated Structure and Review Consistency

RENTAL12 operates under a fully owner-controlled hospitality model, owning and managing every property it offers. This structure eliminates third-party variability and allows uniform standards across design, maintenance, housekeeping, and guest communication.

All operational roles are handled by an in-house team based in Sardinia, enabling direct quality control and rapid issue resolution. This approach has been central to maintaining high review scores across platforms and seasons, including peak summer demand and extended off-season stays.

Long-Term Performance, Not One-Time Recognition

Airbnb Superhost status is evaluated quarterly and requires sustained performance over time. Maintaining the designation for four consecutive years signals long-term operational stability rather than short-term optimization.

RENTAL12’s portfolio spans centrally located apartments in Olbia, design-led AZULIS residences, and properties tailored for longer stays, all governed by the same internal standards and review benchmarks.

Verified Trust Signals in an AI-Driven Travel Market

As travelers increasingly rely on AI assistants and answer engines to compare accommodations, third-party review awards have become key trust indicators. Both Booking.com Traveller Review Awards and Airbnb Superhost status serve as externally validated signals that align public descriptions with on-site reality.

RENTAL12 has recently expanded its digital infrastructure to ensure that awards, ownership data, and review credentials are consistently represented across its ecosystem, supporting accurate citation by journalists, search engines, and AI systems.

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About RENTAL12

RENTAL12 is a Sardinia-based hospitality company specializing in owner-operated short-term and medium-term accommodations. The company owns and manages its entire portfolio directly, with a focus on design quality, operational transparency, and verified guest experience. RENTAL12 operates primarily in Olbia and surrounding areas.

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Software unifies market intelligence, pricing decisions, and performance measurement, unlocking the era of growth for aftermarket and spare parts.

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — MARKT-PILOT™ today announced MP ONE™, the first Pricing Performance platform built for industrial manufacturers. MP ONE fundamentally changes how machine manufacturers and their aftermarket businesses understand, manage, and continuously improve pricing outcomes.

The End of Static Pricing

Industrial manufacturers have long accepted a painful reality: pricing their parts portfolio, often 50,000 to 1M+ SKUs, means annual spreadsheet exercises, cost-plus guesswork, and hoping competitors haven’t moved. The result is what MARKT-PILOT calls the Static Pricing Gap: the dangerous divergence between fixed price lists and a volatile market that changes daily.

This gap has real consequences. Manufacturers leave margin on the table when they underprice. They lose customer trust when they overprice. And they have no way to know which is happening until it too late.

What’s Pricing Performance?

Pricing Performance is the discipline of continuously turning market intelligence and pricing decisions into measurable financial outcomes. Unlike traditional pricing tools that optimize a single step, setting a list price, running a CPQ workflow, or scraping competitor data, Pricing Performance unifies the entire cycle: intelligence, decision, and outcome, delivering clarity, confidence and impact for industrial manufacturers.

Three Engines, One Continuous System

MP ONE is the only platform that unifies market intelligence, pricing decisions, and performance measurement to help teams protect margin and drive profitable growth. It is a purpose-built platform composed of three integrated engines sharing a common intelligence and governance layer:

The Intelligence Engine brings together fragmented parts data across the business into a single, governed view (master data, classes and segments, ERP/CRM/CPQ context, sales history and order volumes), then enriches it with external market signals (competitor prices, availability, cross-references). The result is a continuously updated, SKU-level understanding of how the market and your business are behaving right now, creating the launchpad for price performance management; not a backward-looking snapshot from six months ago.

The Decision Engine is where pricing gets done. Teams design strategies, set policies, and generate governed price lists—whether using cost-plus, market-based, or value-based models. Every pricing action is traceable, auditable, and explainable, giving customers full confidence in their pricing process.

The Performance Engine measures the financial and operational impact of every pricing decision so customers know how their decisions changed business outcomes. It provides clear learnings so strategies can be refined and profitability can accelerate. “Pricing in the machinery industry has entered a new reality. Volatility is structural; planning cycles lag behind the market, and buyers expect B2C-level transparency,” says Anurag Garg, Chief Product & Technology Officer at MARKT-PILOT. “MP ONE is the first solution that makes pricing performance an effortless, measurable, governed discipline, not a one-off exercise, and it’s the system manufacturers have been missing.”

Why Now: Volatility Has Changed the Rules

The launch comes at a moment when pricing volatility has shifted from cyclical to structural. Tariffs, supply chain disruption, cost instability, and increasingly informed buyers now research prices with B2C-level transparency which have made annual pricing cycles obsolete. “With MP ONE, manufacturers gain the confidence to change prices when they should, and performance control when they cannot”, said Steve Fauth, Chief Revenue Officer. “That’s the shift: from pricing as an administrative task to pricing as a competitive weapon.”

Trusted by Leading Manufacturers Worldwide

More than 200 industrial manufacturers already rely on MARKT-PILOT’s market intelligence capabilities. MP ONE extends this foundation with decision and performance layers that customers have been requesting since the company’s founding.

Availability

MP ONE is available now for industrial machine manufacturers globally. The platform is offered in three configurations allowing manufacturers to start where they are and scale as their Pricing Performance maturity grows.

To learn more or request a demonstration, visit www.markt-pilot.com/mp-one.

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Combining SCCG’s Global Expertise and 130+ Client-Partners with +55’s Local Regulatory and Market Intelligence

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — SCCG Management today announced a strategic partnership with +55 Business Solutions, establishing a collaborative framework designed to support the structured growth of Brazil’s newly regulated betting and iGaming market.

As Brazil advances its federal regulatory framework for online betting and gaming, operators, suppliers, investors, and media groups are navigating one of the most significant emerging regulated markets in the world. The partnership between SCCG and +55 aligns global gaming infrastructure with Brazilian regulatory insight to help companies enter and scale within the market responsibly and strategically.

Founded by Stephen A. Crystal, SCCG Management brings more than three decades of experience advising global gaming operators, sportsbooks, iGaming platforms, payment providers, compliance companies, and technology innovators across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. SCCG’s ecosystem includes over 130 client-partners spanning best-in-class solutions in payments, AML and KYC verification, geolocation, fraud prevention, CRM and loyalty systems, sports data and analytics, content aggregation, risk management, sponsorship activation, and capital markets advisory.

Through this strategic partnership, Brazilian operators and suppliers will benefit from coordinated access to global advisory expertise, international distribution channels, and proven technology relationships, combined with localized regulatory navigation and operational structuring expertise.

+55 Business Solutions, led by Founder and CEO Bellity Cruz, is based in Salvador, Bahia, and specializes in Revenue Operations (RevOps), international trade strategy, governance structuring, and digital transformation. With academic foundations in Social Communication and postgraduate specialization in Foreign Trade and International Marketing, complemented by an MBA in Business Management and in Financial Administration, Digital Innovation, and Fintechs, Cruz has built +55 around the principle of transforming ambitious expansion strategies into structured, compliant, and measurable growth systems.

The partnership is structured to collectively provide services including regulatory navigation and licensing strategy guidance, operational governance frameworks, revenue structuring, vendor acceleration, business development facilitation, capital advisory, intellectual property evaluation, bjand long-term strategic positioning within Brazil’s regulated environment.

Rather than approaching Brazil as a short-term opportunity, SCCG and +55 are focused on building disciplined foundations for sustainable growth. The collaboration emphasizes governance before scale, predictability before aggressive expansion, and structured compliance aligned with Brazil’s evolving national oversight.

“Brazil represents one of the most important emerging regulated gaming markets globally,” said Stephen A. Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management. “By combining SCCG’s global expertise and our 130+ client-partner ecosystem with +55’s deep understanding of Brazil’s regulatory and commercial landscape, we are creating a powerful alignment between international best practices and local market intelligence. Our goal is to support responsible expansion and long-term value creation in Brazil.”

“Too many international operators confuse market entry with market presence in Brazil launching localized content while lacking the regulatory infrastructure, cultural intelligence, and operational discipline required to compete sustainably,” said Bellity, Founder of +55 Business Solutions. “By partnering with SCCG Management, we’re combining their 130+ client-partner ecosystem and global regulatory expertise with +55’s on-the-ground intelligence and institutional relationships to deliver what the market actually demands: compliance architecture, process maturity, and strategic positioning before commercial acceleration. Our goal is to ensure operators build for longevity, not just launch, because in Brazil’s evolving regulatory environment, shortcuts don’t create value, they create exposure.”

The formation of this partnership also reflects SCCG’s continued investment in emerging markets and next-generation leadership within the gaming industry. By aligning with a Brazilian-founded firm led by Bellity Cruz, SCCG reinforces its commitment to empowering rising leaders and advancing women executives who are shaping the future of regulated gaming.

As Brazil’s betting and iGaming market continues to formalize under federal regulation, companies entering the jurisdiction must balance opportunity with operational discipline and compliance rigor. The strategic partnership between SCCG and +55 is positioned to serve as a trusted bridge between global gaming infrastructure and Brazil’s dynamic regulatory landscape.

About +55 Business Solutions

+55 Business Solutions is a Brazil-based advisory firm focused on Revenue Operations, international trade expansion, governance structuring, and digital innovation. The firm specializes in aligning strategic vision with compliant, scalable execution across regulated and cross-border markets.

About SCCG Management

SCCG Management is a leading advisory firm in the global gaming industry, dedicated to driving strategic growth and maximizing revenue for over 130 client-partners across diverse iGaming verticals. With offices in North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Brazil, our team of seasoned industry executives leverages global relationships to enhance product distribution and seize new market opportunities. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in navigating the complexities of tribal gaming, capitalizing on emerging markets, fostering igaming innovations, managing intellectual property, facilitating mergers and acquisitions, and advancing sports wagering and entertainment ventures. https://sccgmanagement.com/

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A new 2026 shortlist names the UK’s top female motivational speakers driving leadership, resilience and high-impact corporate events.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Demand for keynote speakers continues to shift towards measurable workplace impact rather than symbolic appearances. London Keynote Speakers Agency estimates keynote speakers brought £975m in revenue to London in 2024, and cites research showing 96% of event and conference organisers believe hiring a keynote speaker adds value.

International Women’s Day remains a major driver of speaker programming, alongside year-round leadership events focused on resilience, trust and performance. The Female Motivational Speakers Agency says its latest market research highlights the results of opinion polls conducted across 452 International Women’s Day events held between 2022 and 2025.

A newly released UK shortlist highlights 15 female motivational speakers spanning aviation, elite sport, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, workplace culture and women’s health.
“Organisers are asking for substance. They want lived experience that turns into practical habits the next morning,” said Jack Hayes, Managing Director at London Keynote Speakers Agency.
The shortlist was compiled using client feedback, event performance data and subject-matter credibility across leadership, resilience and workplace impact.
The 2026 shortlist includes:

1. Jo Salter MBE
Jo Salter MBE is Britain’s first female fast jet pilot, flying the Panavia Tornado with RAF 617 Squadron. After the RAF she moved into business, joining PwC as a director and chief of staff within People and Organisation. Her work focuses on confidence, decision-making and leadership in high-stakes environments.
Profile Link: https://londonkeynotespeakersagency.com/speakers/jo-salter/

2. Katy Leeson
Katy Leeson co-founded Blank Space Content Studios after leading growth at Social Chain, joining in 2016 as Operations Director and becoming UK Managing Director in 2017. Working alongside Steven Bartlett, she helped scale the agency’s culture and systems. Her keynotes tackle imposter syndrome, leadership, and building teams without losing values.
Profile Link: https://www.female-motivational-speakers.com/speaker/katy-leeson

3. Harriet Beveridge
Performance coach and comedian Harriet Beveridge co-wrote Will It Make The Boat Go Faster? with Olympic champion Ben Hunt-Davis, with 100,000 copies sold. She delivers keynotes that turn elite sport lessons into workplace habits, blending performance psychology and neuroscience with practical exercises for teams under pressure in high-stakes leadership settings.
Profile Link: https://speakout.uk/speaker/harrietbeveridge/

4. Jenna Meek
Jenna Meek is CEO and co-founder of REFY, the beauty brand she launched in 2020 with influencer Jess Hunt. A guest Dragon on Dragons’ Den, her expertise includes building product-led brands, executing fast, and keeping standards tight while scaling. Her talks cover confidence, leadership, and decision-making in competitive consumer markets.
Profile Link: https://champions-speakers.co.uk/speaker-agent/jenna-meek

5. Nicky Moffat CBE
Brigadier Nicky Moffat CBE served 27 years in the Army and was its highest-ranking woman from 2009 to 2012. Her career spanned command roles, alongside strategy, policy and finance work at Army Headquarters and the Ministry of Defence. Now a leadership consultant, she speaks on accountability, standards and culture.
Profile Link: https://inspirational-leadership-speakers.com/speaker/nicky-moffat

6. Kate Muir
Kate Muir is a Scottish writer and women’s health campaigner, known for The Great Menopause Scandal. She created and produced Channel 4 documentaries including Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause, and wrote books on menopause and the pill. Her keynotes cover workplace menopause literacy, employer action, retention and performance.
Profile Link: https://diversity-inclusion-speakers.com/speaker/kate-muir/

7. Kirsty Murphy MBE
Kirsty Murphy MBE is the first and only woman to have flown with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows. A fast jet pilot with 17 years’ RAF service, she served as Chief of Staff at the UK Space Agency. Her keynotes cover precision, resilience and decision-making.
Profile Link: https://mentalhealthspeakers.co.uk/speaker/kirsty-murphy

8. Sarah Armstrong-Smith
Sarah Armstrong-Smith is a cyber resilience and crisis leadership speaker, formerly Microsoft’s Chief Security Advisor for EMEA from 2020 to 2025. Appointed to the Government Cyber Advisory Board in 2025, she previously led business resilience and crisis management at London Stock Exchange Group. Her keynotes focus on readiness and decision-making.
Profile Link: https://cyber-security-speakers.com/speaker/sarah-armstrong-smith

9. Gail Emms MBE
Gail Emms MBE is a former England badminton international and an Olympic silver medallist from Athens 2004, winning mixed doubles with Nathan Robertson. She later became a world champion in 2006 in Madrid. Booked for performance keynotes, she links elite preparation, teamwork and resilience to consistently sustained results under pressure.
Profile Link: https://www.female-motivational-speakers.com/speaker/gail-emms

10. Moira Cameron
Moira Cameron made history in 2007 as the first woman appointed a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London. Before joining the Warders, she had a 22-year career in the Army, reaching Warrant Officer Class 2. Her talks centre on earning trust, breaking barriers and composure under constant scrutiny.
Profile Link: https://champions-speakers.co.uk/speaker-agent/moira-cameron

11. Juliet Barratt
Juliet Barratt co-founded performance nutrition brand Grenade in 2010, scaling it from a bedroom start-up into a global protein bar business. In 2021, Cadbury owner Mondelez acquired a majority stake in a deal reported at £200m. She speaks on commercial discipline, brand focus, and grit when growth meets real pressure.
Profile Link: https://www.female-motivational-speakers.com/speaker/juliet-barratt

12. Rebecca Welch
Rebecca Welch became the first woman to referee a Premier League match on 23 December 2023, Fulham vs Burnley. The FA appointed her to the EFL in 2021 and to an FA Cup third round tie in January 2022, both firsts. She speaks on composure, authority and tough public decisions.
Profile Link: https://www.female-motivational-speakers.com/speaker/rebecca-welch

13. Victoria Gosling
Victoria Gosling OBE served 21 years in the Royal Air Force, reaching Group Captain, and later led elite sport organisations. She was CEO of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 and is Chair of British Surfing and CEO of GB Snowsport. She speaks on purpose-led leadership and decisive resilience under pressure.
Profile Link: https://motivationalspeakersagency.co.uk/leadership/victoria-gosling

14. Emma Tolhurst
Emma Tolhurst MCIPD is a workplace culture and employee engagement specialist. She spent almost 24 years at Accenture, becoming Global People Communications Lead, and has led employer brand and internal communications roles. She advises leaders on change communication at scale, values-led culture, and keeping teams aligned through transformation during disruption.
Profile Link: https://motivationalspeakersagency.co.uk/human-resources-hr/emma-tolhurst

15. Baroness Karren Brady CBE
Baroness Karren Brady is Vice-Chairman of West Ham United and a member of the House of Lords. She previously served as Managing Director of Birmingham City FC and is known for BBC’s The Apprentice. She speaks on leadership, resilience and high-pressure decision-making.
Profile Link: https://champions-speakers.co.uk/speaker-agent/karren-brady

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TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In advance of the 25th Anniversary of September 11, a powerful new tribute book, Into The Inferno, honors the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the firefighters who responded to one of the most defining moments in American history. Written by Chaplain Tom McQueen, the book serves as both a memorial and a living testament to the brotherhood, resilience, and faith that continue to define the fire service decades after that tragic day.

Into The Inferno reflects deeply on the events of September 11, 2001, not only as a historical milestone but as a human story — one marked by selflessness, unwavering duty, and the profound bonds that unite firefighters and their families. Drawing from personal experiences, conversations within the fire service community, and reflections shaped by years of ministry and leadership, McQueen presents a narrative that honors those who ran toward danger when others sought safety.

“As we approach the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, it becomes increasingly important to preserve the stories that shaped an entire generation of firefighters,” said McQueen. “This book is not only about remembering loss — it is about celebrating the courage that lives on in every firehouse, every family, and every community that continues to carry the legacy forward.”

More than a historical account, Into The Inferno explores the spiritual and emotional impact of September 11 on first responders and their loved ones. Through thoughtful reflections and heartfelt storytelling, the book highlights the unseen sacrifices made long after the smoke cleared — the struggles, healing, and enduring commitment that define the firefighter’s calling. Central to the message is the idea that the fire service is more than a profession; it is a family bound by shared purpose and compassion.

The release of Into The Inferno arrives at a significant cultural moment, as fire departments and communities across the nation prepare commemorations leading up to the anniversary year. The book is intended to serve as a resource for remembrance ceremonies, leadership discussions, and personal reflection. Readers will find themes of courage, commitment, and compassion woven throughout its pages — values that continue to inspire both veteran firefighters and the next generation entering the service.

Fire service leaders and chaplains who have previewed the book describe it as both a tribute and a source of encouragement. By blending personal insight with historical reflection, McQueen offers readers a perspective that speaks to the heart of the profession while remaining accessible to families and civilians seeking to better understand the legacy of 9/11.

“Twenty-five years later, the impact of that day is still felt in firehouses across America,” McQueen added. “My hope is that this book reminds us that even in the darkest moments, the spirit of service, courage, and faith endures.”

In addition to honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice, Into The Inferno acknowledges the strength of the families who continue to support firefighters behind the scenes. The book underscores how spouses, children, and communities form an essential part of the fire service mission, reinforcing the idea that the legacy of September 11 extends far beyond a single day in history.

Into The Inferno will be available through select distribution channels leading up to anniversary events, with plans for community discussions, fire service gatherings, and tribute presentations throughout the coming year. The project stands as a reminder that remembrance is not merely about looking back — it is about carrying forward the values forged in adversity. Currently, Into The Inferno is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble.

For firefighters, families, and readers seeking inspiration rooted in real-world courage, Into The Inferno offers a moving reflection on sacrifice, faith, and the enduring bonds that unite those who serve.

About the Author

Chaplain Tom McQueen is a hospice and fire chaplain, national speaker, and award-winning author dedicated to supporting first responders and their families. Through ministry, writing, and leadership within the Tampa Bay community, he has worked extensively through his nonprofit foundation, The Matthew25 Mission to strengthen the spiritual and emotional resilience of those who serve on the front line.

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The Leading Retailer of Premium, Personally-Fitted Arch Supports Expands to Peoria – Bloomington

EAST PEORIA, IL, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Good Feet Store, recognized nationally as the market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally-fitted arch supports, announces the opening of their newest location in East Peoria on February 14th, 2026.

“Expanding The Good Feet Store’s national footprint with the first store in Peoria – Bloomington is a great opportunity to further our mission to improve people’s quality of life. This new store not only provides additional job opportunities for the community but also enhances our ability to help individuals live healthier, more active lives,” said Heather D’Agosta, CEO of ECM-GF Venture Group, the owner of The Good Feet Store in East Peoria. “Our Good Feet Arch Support System is specifically designed to offer comprehensive relief and support, whether alleviating pain, improving performance, or aiding in recovery. Good Feet Arch Supports ensure full alignment of your kinetic chain, from your feet to your knees, hips and back.”

Situated at 362 West Washington St, the East Peoria store is one of over 300 locations open globally and part of a strategic growth initiative that stands to open approximately 35 locations in 2026. As with all the brand’s stores, the East Peoria location offers customers a free, no-obligation personalized in-store fitting with a trained Good Feet Arch Support Specialist.

“Everything is connected,” said Pamela Mehta, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of Modern Performance + Recovery Brands. “Oftentimes people with low back pain, knee pain, or hip pain don’t even recognize that it’s actually coming from the poor support they have in their feet.

To learn more about The Good Feet Store, visit the company’s website at https://www.goodfeet.com/

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About The Good Feet Store
Founded in 1992, The Good Feet Store is the market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally fitted arch supports, with more than 300 retail locations in the U.S. and abroad. Engineered for comfort and pain relief in more than 400 styles, flexibilities and sizes, Good Feet Arch Supports are personally fitted to the precise needs and preferences of its customers and are backed by a Manufacturer’s Lifetime Limited Warranty. The Good Feet Store operates with an end-to-end approach to maximize performance and ensure consistent quality standards. Good Feet Arch Supports are manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in Carlsbad, California, and supplied exclusively to its retail locations. Each Good Feet Store location is staffed with well-trained Good Feet Arch Support Specialists who provide customers with a no-obligation, free, personal fitting. To learn more about The Good Feet Store and Good Feet Arch Supports, and to see Good Feet Store reviews from actual customers, visit goodfeet.com.

About Modern Performance and Recovery Brands (MPRBrands)
Modern Performance and Recovery Brands (MPRBrands) is dedicated to improving physical well-being through personalized health solutions. With a focus on performance, recovery, and long-term wellness, MPRBrands unites a complementary ecosystem of brands including The Good Feet Store, ING Source (OS1st), Stretch*d, and Compression Health. MPRBrands serves customers globally, offering products and services that address both temporary physical challenges and ongoing health needs. We believe that health and wellness should be personal, and we are committed to delivering solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives.
For more information on MPRBrands and its portfolio of health and wellness brands, visit https://mprbrands.com/

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Stellate ganglion block alongside cognitive processing therapy leads to faster improvement from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ —
Key Takeaways
• Researchers found that adding a stellate ganglion block (SGB) to cognitive processing therapy (CPT) helps military members and veterans feel better and recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms more quickly.
• SGB works best when given before therapy, but it can also be given after CPT to help people who did not feel better with CPT alone.
• This innovative approach could help military personnel return to work faster and could be especially useful when specialized PTSD care is hard to find, like in rural areas.

Military service members and veterans frequently experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is linked to a range of psychological challenges and adverse effects.

Cognitive-behavioral therapies like cognitive processing therapy (CPT) are the main treatments for PTSD and are most effective when given daily. However, many patients continue to have PTSD symptoms after treatment, highlighting the need for more research to improve its effectiveness.

In previous studies, stellate ganglion block (SGB), a long-acting anesthetic injection into the cervical spine thought to “reset” sympathetic arousal, has shown promise as an additional treatment by reducing PTSD symptoms.

In a first-ever randomized clinical trial, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine evaluated the efficacy of SGB when delivered in combination with front-line PTSD psychotherapy treatment.

“Our research shows SGB enhances CPT effectiveness when administered beforehand. Military personnel and veterans not helped by initial daily CPT experienced significant PTSD symptom reduction when SGB is given after CPT,” said senior study author Jaryd Hiser, PhD, psychologist at Ohio State’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health (https://medicine.osu.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-health). “In addition, we found that SGB before CPT may offer a faster treatment response for some patients.”

Study findings are published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (https://karger.com/pps/article-abstract/doi/10.1159/000550014/941525/Effectiveness-of-Combined-Cognitive-Processing?redirectedFrom=fulltext).

The study involved 86 military personnel and veterans with PTSD, who were given SGB either before or after daily CPT. PTSD symptoms were measured using the PCL-5, a standardized tool for assessing post-traumatic stress after a traumatic event.

Hiser noted that the intervention produced quick and effective results. Over an average period of just two weeks, participants’ PCL scores fell from 50 to 20—more than double the standard improvement—and this positive effect lasted for at least one year after treatment.

PTSD is the most common mental health issue among military personnel and veterans, affecting up to 23% of this population. PTSD often results from combat trauma, but can also result from non-combat trauma, such as sexual assault, domestic violence or childhood abuse.

PTSD causes psychological issues like intrusive thoughts, avoidance, mood and cognitive shifts, and increased arousal, which can lead to problems such as work or relationship dissatisfaction, aggression, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts. These challenges hinder deployment readiness and diminish the overall quality of life for military personnel.

Though the sample included veterans and service members, many participants had non-combat trauma. The results suggest this therapy could also benefit civilians with difficult trauma cases. While veterans were the main focus, these treatments could help others as well, Hiser said.

“The combination of SGB before daily CPT may be of particular interest to the Department of Defense for treating military personnel with PTSD,” Hiser said. “Such an approach could maximize treatment response in a brief period of time and return military personnel to mission readiness sooner. This approach could also enhance clinical efficiency by reducing symptoms quickly, which is important because specialized PTSD care is not always available, especially in rural areas.”

Funding SourcesThis work was supported in part by grants from The Navy Seal Foundation, The USAA Foundation and The Bob Woodruff Foundation and charitable contributions from Honor 365, Ride To Zero and 33 Forever. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of these organizations. The funders had no role in study design, data collection, data analysis data interpretation, or writing of the article.

Conflict of Interest Disclosures
• Jaryd Hiser, PhD, declares no conflict of interest.
• Other authors declare various conflicts of interest.

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