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When deciding what type of exercise program is best, people with diabetes must understand their bodies and how they respond to resistance training or high-intensity exercise. Many individuals prefer eccentric exercise, as we can be three-times stronger eccentrically than concentrically.
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"Coaches have used my RICE guideline for decades, but now it appears that both ice and complete rest may delay healing, instead of helping.” What exactly does the new evidence say? Let’s evaluate this technique step by step with the latest research.
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Pain science addresses the complex experience of pain beyond the physical effects – the emotional, psychological, and social ripple effects it can have on our patients' lives.
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Contrary to popular belief, TMJ is not technically a diagnosis. TMJ stands for the Temporomandibular Joint itself. Conditions of this joint can cause pain and clicking in the jaw.
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If you aren’t happy with the results you’re getting on social media, here’s a new approach. Instead of posting the same content you’d expect from a typical rehab clinic, why not take a page from the social media influencers’ playbook?
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Despite this high frequency, there is no defined protocol. That’s partly because different surgical procedures require different rehab protocols. Keep reading for the best evidence available and how to safely advance treatment when you don't have access to an established protocol.
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These findings could change the way we think about and apply eccentric and concentric exercises in rehab. Let’s explore this new research and what it means for our clinical practice.
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MMT is appropriate for some cases, but it’s generally less sensitive and less specific than dynamometry. Objective measurement with instruments brings greater validity and reliability to your test.
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Biofeedback has long been considered an alternative treatment approach. But recently, traditional healthcare providers have used it in response to growing evidence. Biofeedback is behavior modification that trains the brain to make the body function better. Biofeedback uses equipment to monitor and show the body’s processes in realtime1. People can use this information to regulate…
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EaseVRx is an FDA-approved virtual reality device used in the treatment of chronic low back pain. It is the only VR-based device currently used in the treatment of low back pain.
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Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that affects the curvature of the spine. While the spine naturally curves in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions, scoliosis causes abnormal curves and changes.
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative treatment gaining popularity in orthopedic recovery. Working with PRP patients in rehab requires specific exercise guidelines, which we’ll cover in this article.
