Osteoarthiritis (OA) is a progressive joint disease, which primarily affects the weight-bearing joints, is characterized by a loss of articular cartilage, and pain on movement. Hyaluronan is a major component of the synovial fluid, cartilage, and synovial membrane that plays an important role in regulating the biochemical balance in the...
Alexander Technique
What is Alexander Techniques? The Alexander Technique is a method that works to change movements/ habits in our everyday activities. The technique teaches the use of the appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity, giving you more energy for all your activities and can be applied to sitting, lying...
Limb-to-Limb symmetry 6-9 months post ACL surgery
Citation: Xergia SA, Pappas E, Zampeli F, Georgiou S, Georgoulis AD. Asymmetries in Functional Hop Tests, Lower Extremity Kinematics and Isokinetic Strength Persist 6-9 Months Following ACL Reconstruction. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2013 Jan 14. [Epub ahead of print] Article Summary This is a within and between subject cross...
Does early taping have superior outcomes when compared to traditional bracing in ankle rehabilitation?”
Clinical Question: Does early taping have superior outcomes when compared to traditional bracing in ankle rehabilitation? Citation: Lardenoye S, Theunissen E, Cleffken B, Brink PR, de Bie RA, Poeze M. The effect of taping versus semi-rigid bracing on patient outcome and satisfaction in ankle sprains: a prospective, randomized controlled trial....
High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust (HVLAT)
Spinal manipulation or High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust (HVLAT) is commonly used by Chiropractors, PTs and some MDs. HVLAT is shown to produce therapeutic benefits that are biomechanical, muscular reflexogenic, and neurophysiological in nature1. Biomechanical effects of HVLAT are gapping in facet joints2. Distraction in the joint causes cavitation, which...
Can driving contribute to your back pain?
Correcting sitting posture and establishing good ergonomics in work place has been a hot topic for the past years. As we sit upright at our desks, we forget to apply this principle and habit to other settings such as driving. Many of us drive minimum of 1-2 hours a day....
Is my bag causing my back pain?
Make up kit, planner, keys, hand lotion and sanitizer, sunglasses, perfume, business cards, hair brush are some of the items that can cause your purse to get very heavy. If you are one of those people, who carries a big purse to work everyday then I have news for you!...
Decision making for surgery has been made a bit easier..
Most of the time, we do not get to speak to our doctors enough to obtain adequate information about a condition, diagnosis or whether having or not having surgery is a good option. What do we do? We search online, we ask others who underwent similar surgery, and try to...
My sports bra: Causing my neck tightness and pain?
We all prefer sports bras during our workouts due to extensive support (less jumping, no spilling and shifting), you can sweat in your sports bra and it allows more motion than your daily bra since it doe not have wires and a tight strap passing behind your back. As many...