Did You Know a Nutritious Diet Could Help You Reach Your Physical Goals? Nutrition strongly affects your physical performance, whether you’re a dedicated athlete, weekend warrior, or just trying to get out and exercise more. Your body does a lot throughout the day, and the food you supply it with helps it to function properly,
Category: Physical Therapy
Osteoporosis: A Physical Therapy Perspective
Osteoporosis, a disease which causes gradual bone loss, affects as many as 15 to 20 million people in the United States and half of all American women over the age of 45. It has been well documented that this occurrence of reduced bone mass leads to osteoporotic fractures. Many people think osteoporosis is only a
Differences in Hip Strength, Motion and Muscle activity in patients with and without Patella-Femoral Pain
The diagnosis of Patella-Femoral Pain (PFP) is one of the most common and frustrating orthopaedic conditions seen clinically. Significant research has been directed at identifying the root cause of PFP. Recent research suggests that proximal joint mechanics contributes to abnormal stress and strain to the patella femoral joint. This research suggests that excessive hip internal