Therapist experience and certifications: Key determinants of low back pain therapy success?

In 2004, Whitman, et. al., investigate the influence of therapist-related factors on clinical outcomes for low back pain patients remains scarce. Although it is commonly assumed that therapists with greater experience or specialty certifications would yield better results, empirical evidence supporting this hypothesis is limited. This study aimed to assess the effects of therapist experience and specialty certification on clinical outcomes among patients with low … Continue reading Therapist experience and certifications: Key determinants of low back pain therapy success?

Energy Restoration After Exercise: Principles of Muscle Recovery

Originally published on HVMN by Nate Martins. Prolonged exercise causes muscle glycogen depletion and inhibition of muscle protein synthesis requiring restoration of muscle glycogen stores after exercise. Post exercise nutrition improves recovery and the composition of meal after exercise affects the rate of recovery. Muscle recovery should be a part of every training plan (specifically post-workout). But there are multiple strategies athletes can employ that … Continue reading Energy Restoration After Exercise: Principles of Muscle Recovery