Terry L. Grindstaff, Jay Hertel, James R. Beazell, Eric M. Magrum, Christopher D. Ingersoll Lumbopelvic joint manipulation has been shown to increase quadriceps force output and activation, but the duration of effect is unknown. It is also unknown whether lower… (Source: Physiospot - Musculoskeletal)

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The purpose of this study was to identify all published accounts of diagnostic accuracy for clinical tests of Superior Labral Antero-Posterior (SLAP) lesion of the shoulder, and provide an estimate of the pooled likelihood ratio for those tests that have… (Source: Physiospot - Musculoskeletal)

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Ar-Tyan Hsu, Jing-Fang Chiu, Jia Hao Chang The purpose of this study was to analyze humeral head displacement while performing an axial distraction mobilization of the glenohumeral joint. Twelve experienced orthopedic physical therapists participated. Distraction mobilization techniques were performed in… (Source: Physiospot - Musculoskeletal)

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Roar Robinson, Hilde Stendal Robinson, Gustav Bjørke, Alice Kvale The objective was to examine inter-tester reliability and validity of two therapists identifying the spinous processes (SP) of C7 and L5, using one predefined surface palpation procedure for each level. Two… (Source: Physiospot - Musculoskeletal)

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Leanda McKenna, Leon Straker, Anne Smith The purpose of this study was to determine the degree of criterion validity and intra-tester reliability of humeral head palpation in subjects with shoulder pathology. The study also sought to determine whether there was… (Source: Physiospot - Musculoskeletal)

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How do soy isoflavones affect bone mineral density, bone turnover markers and bone mechanical strength in postmenopausal women? Could they prevent and treat postmenopausal osteoporosis with less risk?

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The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the World Heart Federation, with the support of the European Commission, came together at the British School of Brussels to launch the children’s cookery book, Eat for Goals! Through the book the message that a healthy lifestyle is als

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Good ergonomic posture in various situations …

Question - I don’t have a physically strenuous job - I work in an office. But by the end of the day, my neck and shoulders ache. What’s causing it?

Answer - Without knowing it, you might be bringing on neck and shoulder pain by the way you perform everyday activities. If so, you have plenty of company.

Doctors estimate that 70 percent of us will be troubled by neck pain at some point in our lives.

Improper posture while using a computer deserves much of the blame. Workers often sit for hours with their shoulders slumped and their heads thrust forward toward the monitor, which puts stress on neck muscles.

You should get relief by following simple ergonomic principles. (Ergonomics is the field that offers advice for arranging your home and workplace so that you can do tasks safely and efficiently.) Broadly speaking, that means keeping your neck in a neutral position, with your head balanced directly over your shoulders, not thrust forward or tilted to one side.

Sounds obvious, but how does that affect the way you work and move?

Here are some tips for achieving a healthy neck posture during common activities at work and home:

Sitting at a computer - Keep your head balanced directly over your spine as much as possible. Adjust your chair’s height so your feet rest comfortably on the floor. Sit with your buttocks far back in your chair, and use a small pillow to support your lower back, if needed.

Desktop computers can be tilted or raised so that the monitor is directly in front of you.

If you work on a laptop, however, properly adjusting the keyboard and monitor might be difficult or impossible. Try plugging a separate, full-size keyboard into a laptop to achieve better positioning.

Even if you have perfect posture, get up, stretch and move around every half hour. If you tend to get lost in your work, set a timer or program your computer to flash a reminder.

Talking on the phone - If you spend a lot of time on the phone, don’t lean your head to one side to hold the phone on your shoulder. Instead, use a headset or speakerphone, which will help keep your head in a neutral position - and your hands free for other tasks. Headsets are available for your desk and cell phones.

Reading or writing at your desk - When you’re reading, sit up straight and hold the document, book or report up so that you don’t need to bend over. Or use a document holder to prop up the material. You can put papers on a slanted board raised slightly off the desk to keep them at a comfortable reading angle. For writing, adjust your chair so you don’t need to bend over.” (Continued via Myrtle Beach Online) [Usability Resources]

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The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging female athletes - particularly soccer players - to consider a new warm-up program to help lower their growing risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The announcement comes as APTA celebrates

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Rugby players may get more than just the ball out of a scrum - herpes virus can cause a skin disease called “scrumpox” and it spreads through physical contact. Researchers have studied the spread of the disease among sumo wrestlers in Japan and have discovered that a new strain of the virus could be even more pathogenic, according to an article published in the October issue of the Journal of General Virology.

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