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Typically, we see a combination of mobility and motor control dysfunctions. To achieve stabilization, the body compensates by sacrificing mobility elsewhere. As we assess and treat our patients, it is important that mobility dysfunctions are addressed before motor control dysfunctions.
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Virtual reality can improve motor re-learning in stroke patients through repetition of tasks, environmental feedback, and mental imagery. Here's how VR gaming can benefit your patients.
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Grip strength is a strong indicator of overall health for older adults. The correlation is so strong between grip strength, overall strength, bodily functions, and aging that it has become a biomarker in clinical settings.
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a rare disease that primarily affects connective tissue. Let's review the research, best practices, and multidisciplinary approaches to treating this condition.
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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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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.
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When patients look at their objective progress reports, they know they’re getting better. There’s no guessing whether patients are progressing and no question about what’s making the difference. The strongest driver of his incredible compliance rate is the MCU’s evidence-based, objective measurement.
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The Lee Silverman Voice Technique focuses on big amplitude of movement to compensate for the hypokinesia associated with PD. All exercises are performed with the largest possible motion. This high-intensity exercise helps improve neuroplasticity of movement.
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While PFPS can be debilitating, treatment usually focuses on optimizing strength and function. One of the most effective known treatments for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is guided exercises to increase knee and hip strength.
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Research has been gradually amassing over the years in favor of eccentric training. Many controlled trials show increased strength, size, and control of muscles after eccentric training.
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Preventive exercise programs may be able to reverse the trend. But only if they effectively address the root causes. Here you’ll find a review of the literature on fall risks for older adults and interventions that can help prevent fall-related deaths.
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You don't have to be a spine specialist to safely and effectively treat sever neck pain. This evidence-based approach applies many of the same principles you use for other conditions. As always, start with evaluation. Consider the client’s ADLs, job tasks, degenerative changes within the spine, disease, and muscle imbalances.