Effects of shoulder stabilization exercise on pain and function in patients with neck pain
Youna Lee, PT, MSc, Mary Myong Sook Shin, MA, and Wanhee Lee, PT, PhD1,*
Modifying the position of the scapula in patients with neck pain passively reduces pain levels. Additionally, the improvement range of motion and rotation of the neck and the proprioceptive have been reported to improve the position in relation to the position of the shoulder.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Its Mechanisms and Effects on Range of Motion and Muscular Function
Kayla B. Hindle, Tyler J. Whitcomb, Wyatt O. Briggs, and Junggi Hong
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is common practice for increasing range of motion, though little research has been done to evaluate theories behind it. The purpose of this study was to review possible mechanisms, proposed theories, and physiological changes that occur due to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques.
Incorrectly fitted footwear, foot pain and foot disorders: a systematic search and narrative review of the literature
Andrew K. Buldt, Hylton B. Menz
Correct footwear fitting is acknowledged as being vitally important, as incorrectly fitted footwear has been linked to foot pathology. The aim of this narrative review was to determine the prevalence of incorrectly fitted footwear and to examine the association between incorrectly fitted footwear, foot pain and foot disorders.
Biomechanical influences of gait patterns on knee joint: Kinematic & EMG analysis
Jin Ju Kim, Han Cho, Yulhyun Park, Joonyoung Jang, Jung Woo Kim, Ju Seok Ryu
To determine the effects of lumbar spinal stenosis on the gait pattern (stride width and femorotibial angle) and hip abductor surface electromyography in varied stride widths compared with healthy individuals.
Exercise-induced neuroplasticity: Balance training increases cortical thickness in visual and vestibular cortical regions
Ann-Kathrin Rogg, Brigitte Röder, Astrid Zech, Kirsten Hötting
Physical exercise has been shown to induce structural plasticity in the human brain and to enhance cognitive functions. While previous studies focused on aerobic exercise, suggesting a link between increased cardiorespiratory fitness and exercise-induced neuroplasticity, recent findings have suggested that whole-body exercise with minor metabolic demands elicits beneficial effects on brain structure as well.
Effect of Foot-Planting Strategy on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Loading in Women During a Direction Diversion Maneuver: A Musculoskeletal Modeling Approach
Jusung Lee, Prabhat Pathak, Siddhartha Bikram Panday, Jeheon Moon
Although there is a higher prevalence of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries during a direction diversion maneuver (DDM), no previous studies have reported how foot-planting strategies affect ACL loading.
Stiff Landings, Core Stability, and Dynamic Knee Valgus: A Systematic Review on Documented Anterior Cruciate Ligament Ruptures in Male and Female Athletes
By: Joseph Larwa, Conrad Stoy, Ross S. Chafetz, Michael Boniello, and Corinna Franklin,*
Han C. G. Kemper, Academic Editor and Paul Tchounwou, Academic Editor
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are the most common ligament injury of the knee, accounting for between 100,000 and 200,000 injuries among athletes per year. ACL injuries occur via contact and non-contact mechanisms, with the former being more common in males and the later being more common in females.
How Strength Training Can Help You Live Longer
By: Lou Schuler
A growing body of research shows that resistance training adds years to both lifespan and “healthspan” – the period of life when we’re in good health.
10,000 steps a day: Too low? Too high?
By: Thom Rieck
When you're counting your daily steps, are 10,000 enough for you — or maybe too many? Learn how walking can help improve your health and how to set the right goal.