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Do specialized exercise regimens combat flexed posture in aging individuals?

As individuals age, flexed posture becomes increasingly prevalent, often accompanied by musculoskeletal issues and diminished physical function. In 2008, to address this, a study was conducted by Benedetti, et. al., to compare the efficacy of a tailored physical activity regimen targeting flexed posture against a generic exercise program for the elderly over a three-month period. Participants were randomly assigned to either a group undertaking an … Continue reading Do specialized exercise regimens combat flexed posture in aging individuals?

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Does chiropractic maintenance care improve balance and reduce pain in the elderly?

In a recent pilot study, researchers delved into the effects of chiropractic care on balance, chronic pain, and associated dizziness among older adults with impaired balance. Led by Cheryl Hawk, Jerrilyn A. Cambron, and Mark T. Pfefer, (2009) the study aimed to gather preliminary insights into the efficacy of both limited and extended courses of chiropractic treatment. The study, which targeted a sample size of … Continue reading Does chiropractic maintenance care improve balance and reduce pain in the elderly?

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Unveiling Rarity: Horner Syndrome Caused by Cervical Disc Herniation

Johann Friedrich Horner originally described the Horner syndrome (HS) in humans in 1869 (van der Wiel HL. 2002). HS is caused by a disruption in the oculosympathetic circuit between the hypothalamus and the orbit (Amonoo-Kuofi HS, 1999). The characteristic trio of ipsilateral eyelid ptosis, miosis, and face anhidrosis is what distinguishes HS. There are numerous causes of HS, but herniated cervical disc (HCD) is a … Continue reading Unveiling Rarity: Horner Syndrome Caused by Cervical Disc Herniation

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Welcome to the Orthopaedic Manipulation website. OrthopaedicManipulation.com is a simple website to provide information to the trainees and practitioners of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy. Orthopaedic Manipulation is a form of skilled, physical treatment used by Orthopaedic manipulative therapy specialists, Chiropractors, Osteopathic physicians, Osteopaths, and Physical therapists to treat neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, restoring the lost ability to move and reduce disability. According to Nelson FR & Blauvelt CT, … Continue reading Welcome!

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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

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