Alzheimer’s disease (AD) accounts for 80% of reported dementia in the geriatric population globally (Gill & Mahdi, 2014). Thanks to the research of Dr. Alois Alzheimer and other neuropathologists, it has been commonly accepted that the accumulation of amyloid plaques (Aβ) and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) are responsible for the onset of AD. As these plaques
It’s all about your rotator cuff strength! Rock climbing is quickly becoming more popular as a sport, with indoor climbing gyms making it more accessible than ever.
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. As healthcare professionals, we’re always looking for lateral and rotational components when assessing an individual’s spine.
With May being National Stroke Awareness month, it is important to know that stroke is a medical emergency that is highly preventable, with exercise being key to such prevention.
Have you ever wondered what was that sudden onset of pain or tenderness felt right after lifting a heavy box off the floor? Or after getting tackled while playing with your kids? Or maybe you had an “Oh no” moment right after performing a physically demanding task? That is what you would call a muscle
Leading a healthy life can be approached in many ways – physical, mental, spiritual to name a few aspects. One approach to a healthy lifestyle is resistance training. Resistance training is an all-encompassing name for different types of training such as weightlifting, powerlifting, cross-fitting,body building, strength trainingand conditioning.
WHAT TYPES OF STRETCHING ARE THERE? Dynamic stretching is a form of stretching to improve mobility while moving through a range-of- motion. It usually is done in a manner that looks like the activity or sport waiting to be performed.
Most individuals come in wanting to use their medical insurance, but they don’t necessarily understand the process of how it works. Although insurances can be complex, we want to make your experience as simple and convenient as possible.
Lateral Epicondylitis VS. Medial Epicondylitis What causes elbow pain? While the elbow seems like a simple joint, there are several muscles that attach to it.
The scapula (shoulder blade) and shoulder work as a singular unit that serve to move the arm through space. Due to its ball-and-socket joint structure, the shoulder can move through tremendous ranges of motion in daily life and even greater ranges in overhead sports like baseball and volleyball.
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