Researchers tested pain tolerance levels in 64 subjects following ingestion of various forms of sweeteners. Compared to the control group,[…]
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Zach Cooper is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Licensed Massage Therapist who has committed his life towards helping others improve their health.
Physical Therapy Exercises for Pelvic Floor Reduce Risk for C-Section in Pregnant Women
100 pregnant women were instructed on how to perform pelvic floor physical therapy exercises during the final 3 months of[…]
Read moreBlood Tests Predicts Knee Arthritis 7 Years in Advance
Researchers analyzed the blood of 200 women with minimal knee pain and followed these women for 7 years. The researchers[…]
Read moreBiological Differences Identified Between Painful vs Non-Painful Discs
Researchers analyzed tissue samples from a patient with severe spinal degenerative changes at 3 separate discs. Discogram revealed that 2[…]
Read moreCan Pathoanatomic Findings Guide Lumbar Treatment Selection?
For individuals suffering from chronic lumbar pain, many rehabilitative approaches have implemented the use of repeated lumbar extension or repeated[…]
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Landing Characteristics Predict Stress Fracture Risk
The risk of sustaining stress fracture injuries may be predictable to a degree by evaluating landing characteristics through reliable assessments[…]
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Vestibular Exercises Effective for Reducing Post-Concussion Symptoms
Exercises targeted to enhance function of the vestibular and visual systems may be effective for reducing symptoms following concussion. In[…]
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Omega-3 Deficiency Increases Risk for Low Back Pain or TMJD
There may be a connection between inflammatory and anti-inflammatory chemicals, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and susceptibility to[…]
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Gender and Baseline Function Mediate Response to Insole Interventions in Plantar Heel Pain
The effectiveness of insole or orthotic interventions for plantar heel pain can be highly variable, with some patients reporting excellent[…]
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Risk for ACL Injury Increased by Genes that Regulate Inflammation
One factor that may increase one’s susceptibility to sustaining an ACL injury is the variation of the genes that regulate[…]
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