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 Atharva Bhagwat | Jan 28, 2021 | Biostabilizer, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed numerous challenges on all individuals around the world, with one large change being the transition from working in a large, shared office space to working remotely from home. As of June 2020, approximately 42% of the United States... 
by Megan Bishop | Jan 28, 2021 | Biostabilizer, Low Back Pain, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Lower back pain (LBP) presents a universal threat to human health and prosperity. Affecting at least 80% of the population at some point during their lifetime, LBP is the leading musculoskeletal disorder arising from job-related conditions (7). The consequences of LBP... 
by Eden Sheinin | Jan 20, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Officers
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most prevalent illnesses in the U.S. One in three seniors die due to AD or another dementia, making it the sixth leading cause of death nationally. (1) There are no clinically proven therapies to treat AD. Diagnosis has... 
by Leigh Ann Green | Jan 14, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Assisted Animal Therapy, or AAT, has played an important role in improving the quality of life for many people affected by both physical and mental disorders.(6) The impact of this non-pharmacological therapy has been especially evident on the elderly suffering from... 
by Vicky Lu | Jan 9, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation, Prescribers
To provide care for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementia patients, America’s total annual payments are projected to increase from 405 billion dollars in 2020, to more than 1.1 trillion dollars in 2050 (1). While our understanding of this illness has... 