Hormesis is defined as an adaptive response of cells and organisms to a moderate (usually intermittent) physical and/or physiological stress. For instance fasting is a form of hormesis where the [...]
This information based on a webinar by Dr. Jack Callaghan. For the past 10 years, prolonged sitting has been blamed to be the leading cause of obesity and death! However, this study looked at [...]
A 2003 literature review on the topic of leg length inequality (LLI) or discrepancy (LLD) and LBP concluded that, “…little agreement exists regarding the prevalence of limb length inequality, the [...]
Some studies offer evidence that leg length discrepancy (LLD) is associated with a variety of musculoskeletal disorders, such as hip or knee OA and chronic low back pain (LBP). One study for [...]
Coaches and trainers of professional athletes like to use a device called the “Vertec Vertical Jump Tester” which is a fairly accurate and reliable method of measuring vertical jump height but [...]
is no shortage of exercises to train explosive power, however I am biased towards the use of the STARmat as it promotes not just explosive power but also proprioception where the patient is [...]
There is no shortage of exercises to train proprioception for the purpose of re-injury and fall prevention. Once again, I am biased towards the use of the STARmat while patients are at the [...]
In the 1970’s there were many studies supporting the notion that infants have a natural fear of strangers referred to as “stranger anxiety”. However these studies have been criticized for [...]
A study looking at almost 400 000 individuals concluded that… “OA was associated with a significantly increased risk for dementia” It’s important to remember that association does NOT mean [...]
There is Level 1 evidence that exercise is an effective intervention strategy for fall prevention in seniors. However, it is generally assumed that the benefits of exercise are due to improved [...]
