Quantification of Training Load

Historically, clinicians have relied on extensive personal experience to prescribe training regimens aimed at optimizing patient outcomes. However, a more modern approach emphasizes the use of scientific methods to quantify training load in order to create effective training programs. Quantification Methods Various methods have been employed to quantify training load, including: – Questionnaires – Training diaries – Physiological monitoring – Direct observation Recently, new indices … Continue reading Quantification of Training Load

Does psychological screening influence the outcome of manual therapy vs. active rehabilitation?

Clinical guidelines frequently advocate ‘manual therapy’ as a primary intervention for managing back pain, complemented by psychosocial screening and ‘active rehabilitation’ for individuals who do not experience improvement six weeks post-onset. However, the extent to which psychosocial factors can predict treatment outcomes remains an understudied area. In 2007, Hough, et. al., conducted a study to assess the feasibility of comparing the outcomes of manual therapy … Continue reading Does psychological screening influence the outcome of manual therapy vs. active rehabilitation?