by Gaganpreet Kaur | Mar 6, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease
In 2015, with 47 million people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia, the World Health Organization and Alzheimer’s Disease International recognized AD as a global health priority (1). The prevalence of AD and dementia patients is projected to increase...
by Sharen Singh | Mar 2, 2021 | Athletic, II. Roles, IV. Others, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and Total Joint Replacement (TJR) procedures are customarily used to surgically reconstruct or replace a joint. This procedure is frequently performed as a resolution for functional debilitation in the knee and knee pain management....
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 Marina Norfolk | Feb 20, 2021 | I. Issues, III. Solutions, Low Back Pain, Medical Officers
Lockdown measures that have been established to manage the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic have induced numerous changes across communities worldwide. In areas most affected by these societal changes, sleep quality has been noticeably impacted as a result of decreased...
by Smriti Haria | Feb 19, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Officers, Prescribers
As of 2014, 1.6% of the American population, 5 million people, were afflicted by Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other related dementias. This number is only expected to grow with a prediction that by 2060, AD and other dementias will affect 3.3% of Americans [1]. Like...
by Eden Sheinin | Feb 17, 2021 | Low Back Pain, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Lower back pain (LBP) affects 50-80% of adults at some point during their lives. (1) It can cause adverse health effects such as depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and distress. (2) Due to COVID-19, outpatient medical visits have plummeted as patients limit...
by Gaganpreet Kaur | Feb 12, 2021 | Low Back Pain, Medical Officers
Approximately 1.4 million Americans are suffering from traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) (1). The most noticeable effects of SCI are damage to both motor and sensory function. However, SCI manifests several “hidden” pathologies including changes in our gut microbiota...
by Megan Bishop | Feb 11, 2021 | Biostabilizer, Low Back Pain, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Chronic lower back pain (LBP) presents a threat to human prosperity by transforming everyday activities, such as running errands, working at a desk, or moving around one’s home, into demanding tasks. By infusing stress and pain into every aspect of daily life, LBP...
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 Eden Sheinin | Feb 4, 2021 | Biostabilizer, Low Back Pain, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Back pain is the second leading chronic pain condition for physician’s visits, and a top reason for work absenteeism. It is associated with physical symptoms such as depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and distress. (1) Lower back pain (LBP) affects 85-90% of...