A wonderful resource for you and your clients when it comes to the ins and outs of ex prescription. It includes references to resistance training and stretching. Most excellent research based read, from the official journal of the American College of Sports Med.
An excellent brief review of some research on tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis came through from Rick K’s blog this week. He talks about three research papers on tennis elbow, which of course can come from a variety of causes. Continue reading…
The results are in -
Contraction of the transversus abdominis significantly decreases the laxity of the sacroiliac joint. This decrease in laxity is larger than that caused by a bracing action using all the lateral abdominal muscles. Continue reading…
Research has shown that a low level non traumatic knee pain can turn nto something a little more problematic,
Nearly half (42.1%) of patients had an unfavorable 6-year outcome, including 131 patients (38.6%) with persistent knee complaints and 17 patients (5.0%) who underwent knee replacement surgery.
Exercise and the menopausal woman
“The menopausal transition is the stage in a woman’s life where she may be faced with physical, lifestyle, and health challenges that range from more temporary symptoms Continue reading…
An experienced librarian searched multiple databases up to June 2009 for randomized controlled trials evaluating manipulation or mobilization in adults with chronic low back pain.
“Based on high-quality evidence in adults with chronic low back pain, SMT vs other interventions has a small statistically significant, but not clinically relevant, short-term effect on pain relief and functional status.”
Read more on this systematic review here.
Spine. June 2011;36:E825-E846.
I came across this article from the J. of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, thought it may appeal broadly to those interested in fluid intake before during and after exercise.
Exercise and fluid replacement
Creating a website, building an online presence, online payments, technology, security and more. A new resource that may help you build your knowledge in the area, Continue reading…