by Vicky Lu | Oct 24, 2020 | Issues
Due to rising life expectancy, Alzheimer’s disease is an ever growing economic and health concern. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias are predicted to be the greatest challenge facing healthcare and medical systems across the world (1). To... by Joy He | Oct 22, 2020 | 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... by Lauren Limbach | Oct 20, 2020 | Biostabilizer, LBP, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
In recent years there have been growing concerns over the prevalence of lower back pain (LBP) in children. Of particular concern to parents, teachers and medical professionals are the overloaded backpacks and excessive screen time habits that may play a role in the... by Lauren Limbach | Oct 16, 2020 | Biostabilizer, LBP, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
by Vicky Lu and Lauren Limbach The opioid epidemic is a large burden on the American healthcare system. In 2015, opioid overdoses were responsible for over 140,000 emergency department visits and estimated to cost $152.8 million for the medical industry (1). By 2016,... by Radhika Shah | Oct 14, 2020 | ACL Injury, Athletic, Joint Spy, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
An estimated 55% of all high school students participate in sports, which include basketball, soccer, lacrosse, football, and more. (1) With an increasing number of young adolescents playing sports, risks of injury are increasing. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)... by Radhika Shah | Oct 6, 2020 | Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation, Prescribers
Rehospitalization is a prominent issue in the United States, affecting patients’ health and the healthcare economy. According to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, expenditures on preventable hospitalizations are as high as $12 billion a year. (1) Healthcare... by Lauren Limbach | Sep 26, 2020 | ACL Injury, Athletic, Joint Spy, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Most people who enjoy playing or watching sports are familiar with the devastating progression of athletics-related ACL injuries: the initial pain, the invasive surgery, the lengthy rehabilitation process, and the prolonged absence from competition. ACL injuries are... by Felicia Schuessler | Sep 15, 2020 | Athletic, Biostabilizer, Issues, LBP, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation, Solutions
For 80% of people, an episode of low back pain (LBP) occurs at least once during the lifespan,(4) and about 38% of people have an episode once a year.(2) However, certain populations experience LBP differently. LBP in athletes is a serious condition related both to... by Lauren Limbach | Sep 14, 2020 | Biostabilizer, LBP, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Lower back pain (LBP) and depression are both personally and financially devastating conditions that have severe consequences for an individual’s quality of life. Currently, LBP is the leading global cause of disability, however, rising levels of depression around the... by Radhika Shah | Sep 10, 2020 | Biostabilizer, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
In the United States, over seven million people are affected by scoliosis (1). This abnormal curvature of the spine is often diagnosed during childhood or early adolescence. Each year, an estimated 30,000 children are put in spinal braces and about 38,000 patients go... 