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If I am reading this correctly, it is saying that concussion like symptoms occur in the general public, and that heavy exercise can exacerbate the problem..hmmm.. Abstract Concussion is a common injury in collision sports and is evidenced by a variety of signs and symptoms. The recording of neurological symptoms is an important component of screening for a concussion and in return-to-play decisions Continue reading →

Top 3 tips for successful patient engagement The most effective care happens when patient engagement is central to the process, not just a check mark on a box related to a business decision or government mandate. Patients who are engaged decision-makers in their care tend to live healthier lives and experience better outcomes Continue reading →

Prediction of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Occurrence Using Commonly Available Clinical Information – The Seattle Diabetic Foot Study Diabetes Care 29:1202-1207, 2006 OBJECTIVE—The ability of readily available clinical information to predict the occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer has not been extensively studied. Continue reading →

Hip Abductor Strength and Lower Extremity Running Related Injury in Distance Runners: A Systematic Review Matthew D. Continue reading →

Unstable shoes: functional concepts and scientific evidence Benno Nigg, Peter A. Federolf, Vinzenz von Tscharner & Sandro Nigg Footwear Science; Volume 4, Issue 2, 2012 The purpose of this study was to discuss (a) the conceptual idea behind unstable footwear and (b) the validity and scientific support of some selected claims made with respect to unstable shoes. The concept is that unstable shoes…​ Research on MBT / Toning Shoes Continue reading →

Comparison of plantar loads during treadmill and overground running. Hong Y, Wang L, Li JX, Zhou JH. J Sci Med Sport Continue reading →

Comparison of peritendinous hyaluronan injections versus extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of painful Achilles tendinopathy: A randomized clinical efficacy and safety study Nils Lynen, MD, Thierry De Vroey, MD, Imke Spiegel, MD, Frederik Van Ongeval, MD, Niels-Jan Hendrickx, MD, Gaëtane Stassijns, MD, PhD Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Article in Press … Hyaluronan Injections Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy For Achilles Tendinopathy Continue reading →

Ankle syndesmosis injuries: anatomy, biomechanics, mechanism of injury, and clinical guidelines for diagnosis and intervention. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2006 Jun;36(6):372-84 Syndesmosis injuries are rare, but very debilitating and frequently misdiagnosed Continue reading →

Footwear Traction and Lower Extremity Noncontact Injury Wannop, John W.; Luo, Geng; Stefanyshyn, Darren J. Continue reading →

The Survival Advantage of Diabetes type II. In evolutionary terms, at the level of the individual, diabetes offers a negative survival advantage. However at group level it almost invariably offers a positive survival advantage Continue reading →