Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) treatments using compression or known as “ischemic compression,” has been reported to provide immediate relief of musculoskeletal pain and reduce the sympathetic activity that exacerbates chronic pain. A pilot study from Japan investigated the possible involvement of the prefrontal cortex in pain relief from MTrP compression. The study recruited 21 female
Turnout in classical dance refers to the external rotation of the lower extremities so that the longitudinal axes of the feet form an angle of up to 180°. It is generated mainly by external hip rotation, as well as small amounts of tibio-femoral rotation, tibia torsion, and external rotation of the foot-ankle complex. A study
Yoga practice has become widely accepted and practiced for health. Research studies have demonstrated that Yoga practice can reduce pain in various chronic pain conditions such as chronic low back pain, neck pain, headache, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, carpel tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, labour pains and in haemodialysis patients. The question is, what is it about yoga
Gluteal tendinopathy is a source of lateral hip pain, yet common clinical diagnostic/assessment tests for this condition have limited validity. Patients with gluteal tendinopathy are often misdiagnosed, resulting in inappropriate management, including surgery. A study by physiotherapists from University of Queensland in Australia investigated the diagnostic validity of clinical tests for gluteal tendinopathy, and compared
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Department of Health and Human Services recommend a minimum of 150 min/wk of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (or 75 min/wk of vigorous-intensity activity). These recommendations suggest following these physical activities can “substantial” health benefits. But does Weekend Warrior or Leisure Time Physical Activity also have health benefits? Researchers
Cryotherapy is an increasingly popular recovery strategy used in an attempt to attenuate the negative impact of strenuous physical activity on subsequent exercise. A study aimed to assess the effects of whole body cryotherapy (WBC) and cold-water immersion (CWI) on markers of recovery following a marathon. Thirty-one endurance trained males completed a marathon. Participants were
Muscle strain injuries are common in sports and exercise. Acute injury can result in a loss of performance, delay in recovery time, and a risk of recurrence. Researchers from Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark investigated the effect of the timing of rehabilitation treatment following acute muscle strain injuries. In particular, they compared early versus
Tennis elbow is one of the most common clinical injuries of the arm related to overuse or sports. Researcher Dimitrios Stasinopoulos prefers the term lateral elbow tendinopathy to describe this condition because other terms such as lateral epicondylitis, lateral epicondylosis, and lateral epicondylalgia, incorrectly assign bone as the principal involved tissue, when in reality
Why, when we (as a profession) appear (according to the new pain science gurus) to have been so wrong before, do we appear to believe that we are right this time? In this era of Post Truth, we read that biomechanical model is outdated, palpation is illusion, assessment has no value, stretching is no more
Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I was born in Long Island, New York. I loved dancing as a child but was not given the opportunity to train until I was in high school. I began professional lessons in New York, Boston and then at Skidmore College where I earned a Bachelor of
