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
Joint protection and physical rehabilitation of the adult with hypermobility syndrome
“The question of whether it is necessary or advantageous to restrict range of movement in hypermobile joints to protect them is unknown. Anecdotally it seems that hypermobile individuals complain of feelings of discomfort from stiffness and positively like stretching. It is recommended that a normal range of joint movement for the individual is restored and maintained, but efficient and effective control is required throughout the whole range of movement and especially into the hypermobile range.” Continue reading…
We all had a good feeling this was the case, but here it is in print.
Practicing equipment-based Pilates twice a week helps older women improve static balance and functional independence, according to a small study published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy (2010; 14, 195-202).
52 healthy female subjects aged 60-78 were randomly assigned to two groups – a pilates practice group and a control that did no organised exercise. Data analysis showed statistically significant improvement in the Pilates group compared to the control group for both balance and personal autonomy.
Read more here on the Elsevier site.