by MD Health | Jun 4, 2019 | Article and Comment, Clinical Exercise, Conditions, Exercise Therapy, News
This systematic review looked at the methods athletes used to prevent injury or re-injury, and their effectiveness. The training methods included stretching, strength training, proprioceptive training and a mix of each. Across the literature, strength training was... 
by MD Health | Jun 4, 2019 | Article and Comment, Clinical Exercise, Conditions, News
Hypertension or high blood pressure affects about 1 in 5 adults globally and is a major contributing factor to cardiovascular disease.Pharmacological treatments for blood pressure in those with low-mild hypertension has limited evidence to support it. In fact, some... 
by MD Health | May 30, 2019 | Article and Comment, Clinical Exercise, Conditions, Pain
Chronic pain is described as pain lasting longer than 3 months that limits function and participation in activities of daily living. Due to chronic pain’s multifactorial nature, health practitioners working with chronic pain patients should always treat each patient... 
by MD Health | May 15, 2019 | Article and Comment, Clinical Exercise, Conditions
Traditionally, the recommended management for soft tissue injuries has been the RICER, RICE or PRICE methods. These models however only accommodate for the acute management of these injuries (0-72 hours after injury, depending on severity). A new model of soft tissue... 
by MD Health | May 15, 2019 | Article and Comment, Clinical Exercise, Fitness, Seniors, Seniors Pilates Program
A consensus statement is where a group of renowned medical/health professionals meet to reach agreements on particular topics surrounding healthcare, taking into account the most recent evidence and data. In late 2018, 26 researchers from 9 different countries banded... 
by MD Health | Apr 29, 2019 | Article and Comment, Fitness
Attention runners! Do you stretch before going for a run? It is a common belief that >15 seconds of static stretching can loosen up muscles and reduce injury risk in runners. HOWEVER, recent research shows that static stretch before running has no benefit and can... 
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