by Smriti Haria | Mar 21, 2021 | Biostabilizer, Low Back Pain, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation, Prescribers
In the 2018 National Health Interview Survey, 28% of men and 31.6% of women over the age of 18 reported having experienced Lower Back Pain (LBP) in the past three months [1]. The percentage of people who experienced LBP increased with age for men and women, except in... 
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 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... 
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