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ARE WE DOING ENOUGH FOR POST-OP PATIENTS???
By ISCRS Administrative Team on 6/23/2010 8:18:08 AMin Back problems
www.jospt.org/issues/articleid.2447,type.1/article_detail.asp â using the biering-sorensen horizontal trunk extensor endurance position as a baseline this study showed an improvement of 5.6 seconds in hold time per week over a 12 week post-op rehab program. patients had a single-level microdiscectomy & rehab started 4-6 weeks post-op. number of sessions & duration of care was noted as much longer [...]
0 Comments Read the full article →Respiratory dysfunction in chronic neck pain patients. A pilot study
By ISCRS Administrative Team on 6/18/2010 12:23:32 PMin Neck Pain/Dysfunction
www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/121675513/abstract posture & breathing are connected. not exactly a revelation, but great to see science exploring the teachings of brugger, lewit & kolar. [...]
0 Comments Read the full article →Modified Yoga Ideal for the Spine
By ISCRS Administrative Team on 5/27/2010 2:43:33 PMin Back problems
yoga is gaining in popularity, but one size doesn't fit all. down dog for instance would be inappropriate for a disc patient w/ sciatica. but, modified yoga would be like offering a mckenzie protocol. www.yogajournal.com/health/913 [...]
4 Comments Read the full article →Core Myths w/ Pr Stu McGill in NY Times
By ISCRS Administrative Team on 5/18/2010 2:34:35 PMin Back problems
fantastic piece w/ accompanying video from the ny times on pr stuart mcgill's spine sparing core exercises www.nytimes.com/2009/06/21/magazine/21fob-physed-t.html [...]
0 Comments Read the full article →The man who wants to kill crunches.
By ISCRS Administrative Team on 5/11/2010 2:13:22 PMin Back problems
one of pr mcgill's recent interviews about the dangers of traditional abd training & safe, modern alternativeswww2.macleans.ca/2010/01/19/the-man-who-wants-to-kill-crunches/ [...]
0 Comments Read the full article →Preventing ACL Injuries in Girls - NYTimes.com
By ISCRS Administrative Team on 5/11/2010 2:10:09 PMin ACL Injuries
tim hewett, phd is advancing the biomechanical approach to prevention & rehab for acl injuries in the female athlete. notable is that his group advocates early prevention strategies beginning before the age of 12.well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/09/phys-ed-preventing-acl-injuries-in-girls/ more information [...]
0 Comments Read the full article →Wall Marching in a Plank
By ISCRS Administrative Team on 5/11/2010 2:09:11 PMin Speed Development
wall marching is excellent performance training exercise for improving acceleration. http://www.coreperformance.com/knowledge/movements/acceleration-wall-drill-marching-football.html [...]
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