Delayed Hamstring Activation in Chronic Back Pain Patients During Overhead Reaching
Researchers compared muscle activation patterns of 12 back pain patients and 13 healthy control subjects. Compared to the pain-free controls,[…]
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Increased Demand for Fairness following Changes to Gut Bacteria
Researchers administered 7 weeks of probiotic and prebiotic supplements to subjects followed by a game involving cash rewards. Compared to[…]
Read morePoor Hamstring Flexibility May Reduce Neck Muscular Endurance
Researchers analyzed the hamstring flexibility of 60 subjects and performed a battery of tests to assess neck strength. Compared to[…]
Read moreRest Following Concussion Delays Recovery Compared to Immediately Initiating Exercise-Based Rehabilitation Plan
Researchers instructed 140 athletes to rest for 14 days following concussion, while the other 167 concussed athletes initiated an exercise-based[…]
Read moreMothers with High Blood Sugar are More Likely to Have Children with Arthritis
Researchers assessed the cartilage health of mice whose mothers had high blood sugar during pregnancy. Compared to mothers with low[…]
Read morePQQ Supplements Prevent Disc Degeneration
Researchers provided mice with PQQ supplements, a compound which has previously been found to prevent deterioration of cellular mitochondria. Compared[…]
Read moreMouthguards Increase Baseball Bat Swing Speed
Researchers analyzed the bat swing speed of collegiate baseball and softball players with and without a mouthguard. Wearing a mouth[…]
Read moreIntestinal Complications Linked to Increased Risk of Hand Arthritis
Researchers assessed the digestive health of 191 subjects with a history of symptomatic hand arthritis. Compared to the control group,[…]
Read moreAnti-Inflammatory Medications Blunt the Anti-Aging Effects of Exercise
Researchers examined tissue samples of 12 men immediately following 10 minutes of high intensity interval (HIIT) cycling. The exercise stimulated[…]
Read moreCollagen Supplements Improve Vertical Jump
Collagen supplements were provided to 44 subjects over the course of a 6-month strength training and rehabilitation program. Compared to[…]
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