by Vicky Lu | Nov 22, 2020 | Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation, Prescribers, Solutions
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other related dementias are predicted to be the greatest challenge facing healthcare and medical systems across the world. AD is a multifactorial disorder and the most common symptoms include cognitive impairment, progressive memory... 
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 Radhika Shah | Nov 19, 2020 | Athletic, Biostabilizer, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Disc herniation is found to be more prevalent in athletes than non-athletes due to the unnatural dynamic loading, lateral bending, and shear and compressive forces on the spine athletes undergo during exercise. (1, 2) These spinal injuries can significantly reduce an... 
by Lauren Limbach | Nov 19, 2020 | Biostabilizer, LBP, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
The vast majority of patients who seek medical attention for lower back pain (LBP) never determine the precise cause of their pain. LBP is one of the most pressing medical issues of our time, with 6-9% of adults consulting a medical professional for the condition... 
by Reeti | Nov 12, 2020 | Biostabilizer, LBP, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation, Uncategorized
As of 2015, lower back and neck pain were the leading global causes of disability[1]. Studies have consistently shown that there is an inverse relationship between socioeconomic status and prevalence of lower back pain. A study conducted in Finland comparing the... 
by Lauren Limbach | Nov 10, 2020 | ACL Injury, Joint Spy, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
A common measurement of success for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery is whether or not the individual is able to return to the sporting activities they enjoyed before injury (1). Over 90% of patients who undergo ACL reconstruction regain full... 
by Vicky Lu | Nov 9, 2020 | Issues, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other related dementias are predicted to be the greatest challenge facing healthcare and medical systems across the world. In fact, America’s total annual payments to provide care to afflicted individuals are projected to increase from 405... 
by Radhika Shah | Nov 5, 2020 | Biostabilizer, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
In a technologically advancing world, the use of technology is increasingly apparent in the field of medicine. Biofeedback is a self-regulation method for patients to learn mind-body techniques that contribute to their health. The goal of biofeedback methods is to... 
by Lauren Limbach | Oct 30, 2020 | Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) accounts for approximately 70% of dementia cases worldwide (1). With global demographics trending towards an increasingly aged global population, AD diagnoses are on the rise as well. In 2010 there were 35.6 million cases of AD, however by... 
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... 