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Helpful Articles

It is time to change how we approach rehabilitation. Take a look some articles produced by Dr. Bahram Jam P.T. of APTEI (Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute), whose research and opinions are highly regarded, fact based, and a great read.

Victim of Medical Imaging Technology (VOMIT)

Rehabilitation needs to focus on the person, not the test results. Test results should be used to support assessment findings, and assist in the prognosis and/or the prediction for recovery outcomes and timeframes.

Paradigm Shifts on the Use of Ice & NSAIDs Post Acute Soft Tissue Injuries

The body has a wonderful built in mechanism for dealing with injuries. Over icing and overuse of NSAIDs do NOT support this mechanism. Rehabilitation protocols should be created to support our own built in systems for healing, NOT contradict them.

Sham Knee Surgery — For Mild to Moderate Knee OA

Parts wear out…that is a fact of life. But it is HOW we treat these worn out parts that is the secret to staying out of pain. Physiotherapy can give your joints longevity with simple tricks and exercises.

Core Strength—it should be about proper movement NOT static bracing.

The concept of “core strength” was an amazing concept in its origin. But it has been changed drastically by the fitness world, and even the medical world, to being more detrimental than it is good. True “core strength” is about how well our muscles and joints sequence together to create healthy movement—it is NOT a static state.

We know exercise is important for overall health. And there is no reason to stop as we age.

In today’s modern world, the body has morphed into a structure that simply carries our heads around. Our bodies NEED to move! They need to be challenged to stay healthy. Don’t look for excuses to stop moving—find reasons to keep moving!