Long COVID More Common Among Individuals with Joint Hypermobility
3,064 participants with a history of COVID were assessed for signs and symptoms of chronic fatigue. Individuals with congenital joint[…]
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Core Weakness Associated with Chronic Ankle Instability
Researchers tested the strength, endurance, and balance of 22 collegiate basketball players. Athletes with a history of ankle instability demonstrated[…]
Read moreElevated Blood Sugar Reduces Pain Tolerance
Researchers tested pain tolerance levels in 64 subjects following ingestion of various forms of sweeteners. Compared to the control group,[…]
Read morePhysical Therapy Exercises for Pelvic Floor Reduce Risk for C-Section in Pregnant Women
100 pregnant women were instructed on how to perform pelvic floor physical therapy exercises during the final 3 months of[…]
Read moreBlood Tests Predicts Knee Arthritis 7 Years in Advance
Researchers analyzed the blood of 200 women with minimal knee pain and followed these women for 7 years. The researchers[…]
Read moreBiological Differences Identified Between Painful vs Non-Painful Discs
Researchers analyzed tissue samples from a patient with severe spinal degenerative changes at 3 separate discs. Discogram revealed that 2[…]
Read moreCan Pathoanatomic Findings Guide Lumbar Treatment Selection?
For individuals suffering from chronic lumbar pain, many rehabilitative approaches have implemented the use of repeated lumbar extension or repeated[…]
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Landing Characteristics Predict Stress Fracture Risk
The risk of sustaining stress fracture injuries may be predictable to a degree by evaluating landing characteristics through reliable assessments[…]
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Vestibular Exercises Effective for Reducing Post-Concussion Symptoms
Exercises targeted to enhance function of the vestibular and visual systems may be effective for reducing symptoms following concussion. In[…]
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Omega-3 Deficiency Increases Risk for Low Back Pain or TMJD
There may be a connection between inflammatory and anti-inflammatory chemicals, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and susceptibility to[…]
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