by Sophie Gilbert | May 21, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Officers
Current research on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) suggests that it is the abnormal build-up of proteins like amyloids, which deposit plaques in and around brain cells, that lead to degeneration of cognitive function. Until recently, there was no evidence for any... 
by Sophie Gilbert | Apr 2, 2021 | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Athletic, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
A good night’s sleep affects every aspect of the time spent awake, from hunger control and cravings to cognitive function and emotion regulation. Both proper duration and good quality sleep are essential for peak performance in any activity. Current research... 
by Sophie Gilbert | Feb 21, 2021 | Biostabilizer, Low Back Pain, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
In the past three decades, time spent at work sitting has almost doubled from an average of 3.4 hours to 6.3 hours daily (1). This increasingly sedentary lifestyle has brought with it increased incidences of musculoskeletal discomfort. Additionally, the COVID-19... 
by Sophie Gilbert | Feb 5, 2021 | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Athletic, Joint Spy, Medical Officers, Prescribers
It is well-established that female athletes are at a 4-10x higher risk of developing injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) compared to their male counterparts (1). These injuries are immediately disabling, require long-term rehabilitation, and carry the... 
by Sophie Gilbert | Jan 22, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
The current ‘gold-standard’ in treating and preventing the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) without, or in coordination with, prescription medication is memory-enhancement training (MET) (1). MET programs utilize techniques such as mnemonics and repetition to... 
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