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11/22/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Treating rotator cuff tear injuries with multiple modalities

Whether caused by overuse or by age, rotator cuff tears can happen to anyone. Named after the muscles that stabilize and move the shoulder joints, these injuries can result in debilitating pain that makes everyday activities incredibly difficult. Something as simple as reaching for an item on a high shelf can become a chore for […]

11/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Scientists look at whole body vibration as a potential treatment for fibromyalgia

Whole body vibration exercise is an effective therapy for people with fibromyalgia, according to a study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. The study revealed that whole body vibration therapy can help improve fibromyalgia symptoms, such as pain, function, and depression. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain all over the body. […]

09/26/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Time to get in a pool! Aquatic exercise relieves pain in arthritic patients

Come on in, the water’s fine! It’s even great for people with osteoarthritis, according to researchers from Denmark and Norway. In their study, published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the team indicated that individuals with knee and hip osteoarthritis would benefit a lot from aquatic exercises. Over 30 million people in the U.S. have osteoarthritis, […]

09/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Comprehensive study suggests the efficacy of yoga and physical therapy in treating chronic lower back pain

If you have lower back pain, you may want to consider taking yoga as an option, aside from physical therapy: A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine has found that yoga is as effective as physical therapy in treating chronic lower back pain. Researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) conducted the study in […]

09/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Treating chronic lower back pain with yoga and physical therapy

Many people with chronic lower back pain undergo physical therapy to help improve their symptoms. A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine has suggested that yoga may be just as effective for chronic lower back pain. Researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) compared the effects of physical therapy and yoga exercises on […]

06/20/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Painful periods? Taking vitamin B1 daily can help

There have been many claims of effective nutritional treatments for pain caused by dysmenorrhea, but few have actual studies to back them up. A randomized double-blinded trial conducted in India found that thiamine or vitamin B1 could provide some much-needed comfort from menstrual cramps. The study involved over 550 women, 277 of whom were given […]

11/08/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Tai Chi found to be pleasant and effective rehab for heart attack patients

Lovingly called “meditation in motion” by those who regularly practice it, the noncompetitive martial art of Tai Chi is now being validated as an effective and alternative rehabilitation treatment for heart attack patients. Tai Chi is comprised of a series of gentle physical movements that can be increased in pace over time. Already it has […]

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