by Joy He | Dec 18, 2020 | IV. Others, Medical Officers
A new area of medicine that has sparked interest in orthopedics is regenerative medicine. Great hopes are set on regenerative medicine to develop alternative therapies for cartilage damage, arthritis, large bone defects, and tendon ruptures. Stem cells are of... 
by Joy He | Dec 8, 2020 | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Athletic, Biostabilizer, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
ACL injuries are common and represent a significant personal and societal burden. An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament, one of the major ligaments in the knee. An estimated 70% of ACL injuries occur in non-contact sports. These tears... 
by Joy He | Nov 22, 2020 | Biostabilizer, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Falls are a significant problem among elderly individuals and are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in this age group. (5) Between 28 to 35% of individuals over the age of 65 years old sustain at least one fall over a one-year period, and the occurrence... 
by Joy He | Oct 29, 2020 | Athletic, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Athletes place immense stress on their body on a daily basis. Recovery plans and diet regulation are extremely important to help these individuals recover to reach their peak performance. Cryotherapy and protein-rich diets are widely considered the best modes of... 
by Joy He | Oct 22, 2020 | Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Officers, Prescribers
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that gradually worsens over time. (1) In fact, it is the most common neurodegenerative disease and constitutes about two-thirds of cases of dementia overall. (2) Millions of Americans are affected by this...
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