Is the Present Day Athlete Prepared for the Initiation of Athletic Performance Enhancement Training?

October 17, 2011

The lack of early age athletic “preparation” as well as the common occurrence of youth athletic “sports specialization” is presently an all too common theme in the United States. The dream of a college scholarship and perhaps an ensuing professional payday appears to often be the incentive for such early sport specialization. However, too early [...]

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The Future of Physical Therapy

August 28, 2011

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” – Thomas A. Edison The future of physical therapy is bright.  Although one might be discouraged by the steadily declining reimbursements and the general [...]

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A Little Exercise May Protect The Aging Brain From Memory Loss Following Infection

August 14, 2011

A small amount of exercise shields older animals from memory loss following a bacterial infection, according to a study in the August 10 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings suggest moderate exercise may lead to several changes in the brain that boost its ability to protect itself during aging – a period of [...]

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Ankle Sprains Linked to Foot Position

July 31, 2011

The position of the foot just before ground contact during running and walking may put people at risk for ankle sprains, according to a new study published by a University of Georgia kinesiology researcher. The results of the study, which appear in the June online edition of the American Journal of Sports Medicine, found that [...]

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