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For Meniscus Tear, Exercise Therapy Outperforms Surgery

November 3, 2014 by Steve Nakamura
For Patients With Meniscus Tear, Exercise Therapy Outperforms Surgery in Key Muscle Strength Measure In a study that turned the tables on common research that uses exercise therapy evaluate the effectiveness of arthroscopic surgery, used a surgery group as a control to measure improvements in quadriceps strength and neuromuscular function. They write that such improvements, […]

To Blow or Not to Blow, That is the Question

October 22, 2014 by Steve Nakamura
Should you blow your nose? What is the  alternative? Gross? Yup, but good info nonetheless. Unless you are a small child, letting snot run down your face isn’t an option. But what if blowing your nose was bad for you or even dangerous? What to do? Uuuuggghhh. But resent research is pointing to evidence that […]

Walking 6,000 steps a day might protect adults at risk of knee osteoarthritis

September 16, 2014 by Steve Nakamura
Walking 6,000 steps or more each day might protect adults at risk of knee osteoarthritis from developing mobility issues, such as difficulty getting up from a chair and climbing stairs, according to a new study. Even though walking is a common daily activity for older adults, research has found two-thirds of adults with arthritis walk […]

Effective Therapy for Golfer’s Elbow

September 9, 2014 by Steve Nakamura
Researchers from the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma  found a simple exercise using an inexpensive rubber bar is effective at reducing pain associated with golfer’s elbow, according to a news release. “The success and popularity of the Tyler Twist led us to develop and evaluate an exercise for golfer’s elbow,” lead research […]

How Arm Fatigue Affects Legs (and Vice Versa)

August 18, 2014 by Steve Nakamura
Can there be “nonlocal” effects of fatigue. Does arm exercise make your legs tired? And does leg exercise make your arms tired? The overall answer, under the right circumstances, seems to be yes. It’s still exactly clear how or why. This is a big topic of research these days, because if we can understand how nonlocal […]

Scapulothoraticic Bursitis, or as most people call it, “My shoulder hurts.”

July 21, 2014 by Steve Nakamura
The shoulder is a complicated and often over-used joint prone to various pain-causing issues. Between swelling of the bursa, bony abnormalities and insufficient musculature, the shoulder can become a painful and noisy joint. Sound familiar? The first step to healing and returning to pain-free movement is see your P.T. Motion in the shoulder depends on […]

Overtraining can kill you part 2

August 1, 2012 by Steve Nakamura
How are you adapting to the physical stresses you’re putting on your body? Here’s part 2 on breakingmuscle.com Part 2 of 2  ( Here’s part 1 in case you missed it.) Today we talk about stage three – the stage that can literally kill you and can take years to recover from. Consider this a cautionary […]

Overtraining? Too much exercise?

August 1, 2012 by Steve Nakamura
Are you doing too much. Getting enough recovery time. Is your exercise program destroying you? Check out the article on breakingmuscle.com. Part 1 of 2 If you’ve been around the fitness scene for any length of time you’ll have heard it whispered about like Beetlejuice with people seemingly afraid to say it out loud for […]

The Paleo Diet: Should You Eat Like a “Caveman?”

October 26, 2011 by Steve Nakamura
Practically every Paleo forges a distinct, personal path of eating An interesting look at the Paleo Diet: Should You Eat Like a “Caveman?” from AlterNet Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

How to Reduce Back Pain From Cycling | Play Better | Core Daily | Core Performance

October 26, 2011 by Steve Nakamura
How to Reduce Back Pain From Cycling via How to Reduce Back Pain From Cycling | Play Better | Core Daily | Core Performance. Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend
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