Topic of the Month: Movement Training
- Training Center: Motion-capture technology helps fix imbalances 02/23/2018Pearce wished to analyze his muscle-firing patterns using the Center’s DARI (Dynamic Athletic Research Institute) Motion Health scanning technology ... he emphasized less weight and focused on ...
- The Effect of Squat Depth on Multiarticular Muscle Activation in Collegiate Cross-Country Runners 01/01/2017The effect of squat depth on multiarticular muscle activation in collegiate cross-country ... by using lighter weights through a larger range of motion. 1 Department of Physical Therapy, DiSepio ...
- Wearable Sensors Could Translate Sign Language Into English 10/15/2015These wearable sensors can sense movement and muscle activity. The information is then sent to a program that can translate sign language gestures into English. Credit: Texas A&M Wearable sensors ...
- This strange new bike can be pedaled in six different ways 08/19/2015At first, a bike that can be pedaled six different ways sounds wacky ... five other options that all offer a variety on biking’s usual muscle activation. First; you can use the same motion (360 ...
- How much time should you spend on your feet? Four hours a day, experts say 07/25/2015If you make a habit of using a printer in another room or the restroom on a different floor, you'll automatically incorporate some motion into your day ... selling point — that it requires some muscle ...
Neurology & Physiological Effects of Massage
- Postpartum depression effects on early interactions, parenting, and safety practices: A review 01/05/2019In this paper studies are reviewed from the last decade on postpartum depression effects on early interactions, parenting ... Mother-infant interaction during massage can have positive physiological ...
- Illusory resizing of the painful knee is analgesic in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis 07/17/2018This proof-of-concept study in people with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA) aimed to determine if: (i) visuotactile illusions that manipulate perceived knee size are analgesic; (ii) cumulative ...
- Unilateral application of an external pneumatic compression therapy improves skin blood flow and vascular reactivity bilaterally 05/29/2018Medical histories were assessed to confirm absence of medical conditions that might interfere with the intervention(s) or outcomes (e.g., orthopedic injuries/surgeries, neurological issues, diabetes, ...
Neuromuscular Orthopedics
- Stretching studios reach out to weekend warriors, baby boomers, athletes 01/07/2018Two bicycle crashes put Kent Weisner, 75, in the hands of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists ... that it claims is superior. Massage Envy, for example, uses something it calls the “Streto ...
- 14 Things to Know Before You Get a Sports Massage 05/16/2017Anna Gammal, a massage therapist who works with elite runners at the Boston Marathon each year and also massaged athletes at the 2004 and 2012 Olympics, recommends either a sports massage (i.e. ...
- Orthopedic massage protocol for post ACL reconstruction patellofemoral pain syndrome 10/12/2016The intent of this study is to determine the effectiveness of orthopedic massage in the rehabilitation of post anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS ... ...
Neurology & Kinesiology
- Brain Injury Awareness Month: Did you know? 03/19/2019Traumatic Brain Injuries are treatable. • Most people experience full recovery. • A TBI is an injury event like a broken bone or a torn muscle—the sooner you get checked out, the sooner you can get ...
- ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ Actually Begins In Our Brains 03/05/2019Sudden onslaughts of intense emotion can in some cases rapidly weaken the heart’s muscle cells, allowing the left ventricle to balloon outwards. The distended organ looks uncannily similar to a ...
- Space changes your brain in bigger ways than we thought 01/30/2019Loss of bone and muscle mass, distortions on eyeball size and function ... A new study published in JAMA Neurology this week provides more concerning details on how spaceflight changes the brain. The ...
Neurology & Bodywork
- Optical Imaging Market 2019 Global Share, Manufacturing Cost Structure, and Forecast to 2028 03/26/2019Mar 26, 2019 (WiredRelease via COMTEX) -- Optical imaging is a technique which is used for non-invasively looking inside the body. Optical imaging technique ... invasive treatment procedures, increase ...
- Study Finds Nuts To Be Key in Improving Brain Health 03/25/2019Therefore, keeping your brain healthy is as important as maintaining a healthy and fit body. According to new research, a healthy habit of eating nuts could be the key to better cognitive health as we ...
- New study: Michigan's manufacturing legacy may be affecting our health, environment 03/20/2019But in studying blood samples of patients with ALS for a decade, he, Feldman and researchers at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health discovered that ... published this month in the ...
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