by Joy He | Dec 8, 2020 | ACL Injury, Athletic, Biostabilizer, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
ACL injuries are common and represent a significant personal and societal burden. An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament, one of the major ligaments in the knee. An estimated 70% of ACL injuries occur in non-contact sports. These tears... 
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 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... 