Dominance of the lumbar extensors and excessive lumbar extension may be one of the most common causes of back pain.[…]
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Author: Zach Cooper
Zach Cooper is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Licensed Massage Therapist who has committed his life towards helping others improve their health.
Connective Tissue Gene Increases Risk for ACL Tear
Certain genes may increase athletes’ risk for ACL tears. A new study in the “Journal of Science and Medicine in[…]
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Improving Endurance Lowers Risk for Injury
Improving overall cardiorespiratory endurance may be a key step towards preventing injury. A new study in the journal “Sports Medicine[…]
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Harmful Effects of Vegetable Oils Depends on Genetics
Many experts have advocated the avoidance of vegetable oils due to their high omega-6 content and potential inflammatory effects on[…]
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Declining Cognitive Function Lowers Pain Tolerance
As people age, the resulting loss of cognitive function could lead to a decrease in pain tolerance. In a new[…]
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Injured Runners Lack Frontal Plane Stability
One of the hallmark traits of injured runners may be the inability to stabilize in the frontal plane. A new[…]
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Wrist Strength Predicts Throwing Velocity
One of the most notable predictors of throwing velocity in professional baseball players may be the strength of the wrist.[…]
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Frontal Plane Instability Correlates with Knee Arthritis
There may be a connection between the progression of knee arthritis and instability in the frontal plane. A new study[…]
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Physical Activity Increases Arch Height in the Foot
For those with flat feet, exercise could potentially be valuable for improving the height of the arch. Researchers assessed the[…]
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Squat Quality Predicts Likelihood of Sports Injury
An athletes likelihood of suffering from an injury during a competitive season could potentially be predicted by examining the quality[…]
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