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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.

Repetitive Motions from Sports Cause Major Muscle Imbalances

April 22, 2018 Zach Cooper News

The high volume of repetitive motions that result from playing sports can lead to major muscle imbalances. A new study[…]

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Individuals with Back Pain Exhibit Weakened “Inner Core”

March 18, 2018 Zach Cooper News

Weakness of the “inner core” muscles, such as transverse abdominis and multifidus, could be one mechanism that contributes to back[…]

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Adverse Childhood Experiences Leads to Greater Upper Trap Activation

March 11, 2018 Zach Cooper News

Individuals who experience adverse events as children have increased activity in the upper trapezius as adults. A new study examined[…]

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Deep Core Muscles Protect Integrity of Spine

March 5, 2018 Zach Cooper News

The deep core muscles may be essential for protecting the spine from excessive loading. According to a new study, peak[…]

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The Oxygen Advantage Notes

March 5, 2018 Zach Cooper Book Notes

Researchers investigating reduced breathing found that running economy could be improved by a remarkable 6 percent following a brief course[…]

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Sleep, Interrupted Notes

March 4, 2018 Zach Cooper Book Notes

There are studies showing relationships between GERD and sleep apnea – 5 1 There are stuies showing relationships between GERD[…]

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Gastrocnemius Tightness Involved in Plantar Fasciitis

February 26, 2018 Zach Cooper News

Tightness in the gastrocnemius may play a major role in plantar fasciitis. A new study examined 101 patients who suffered[…]

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Athletes in Contact Sports Have Higher Pain Tolerance

February 18, 2018 Zach Cooper News

Years of participating in contact sports could increase athletes’ tolerance to pain. A new study subjected athletes to various measures[…]

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Real vs Sham Acupuncture: Similar Pain Relief through Separate Mechanisms

February 11, 2018 Zach Cooper News

In the short-term, pain relief from real acupuncture may not appear to be greater than pain relief from a placebo,[…]

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PRP Injections Help Fight Gluteal Tendinopathy

February 4, 2018 Zach Cooper News

Tendinopathy can be a difficult, painful condition that does not always respond well to physical therapy. Fortunately, experts are making[…]

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