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Feb 17, 20232 min read
How to Gamify Rehabilitation
There are many options at our disposal with and without technology.

Feb 16, 20232 min read
Does Pain Reduce Peak Force Output?
A recent study compared isometric deadlift strength and muscle excitation in individuals with acute LBP to controls

Feb 15, 20232 min read
Resistance Training Does More than Build Muscle
A review review briefly looks at the multitude of health benefits provided by resistance training.


Feb 12, 20231 min read
Sunday Thoughts: High-Intensity vs. Low-Intensity Training
What can you do to facilitate and promote activity?

Feb 11, 20233 min read
Can Stretching Build Muscle and Strength?
A series of recent studies show stretching can improve strength and muscle mass.


Feb 7, 20231 min read
Which Is More Effective For Pain - Medication or Exercise?
A recent network meta-analysis helps us answer the question.


Feb 6, 20232 min read
Can Exercise Build Muscle and Strength in People with Hip OA?
A recent study compared targeted resistance training with a sham exercise intervention to help answer the question.


Feb 5, 20232 min read
Exercise and Education vs. Saline Injection - Which is Better for Knee OA?
Exercise and lifestyle education are common treatments for osteoarthritis. Are the improvements achieved long lasting?

Feb 2, 20232 min read
How do you tailor exercise for chronic low back pain?
Comparing supervised exercise therapy with graded activity.

Jan 31, 20232 min read
Is Graded Activity Superior for Chronic Low Back Pain?
How do you tailor exercise for low back pain? This is an important consideration for all physios.


Jan 30, 20232 min read
What is a Good Strategy to Reduce Work-Related Pain?
A new study looked at a preventative strategy aimed to enhance the resilience of dentists and dental assistants who reported pain at work.


Jan 29, 20235 min read
Does Exercise Intensity Matter for Fat Loss?
Comparing two popular training methods


Jan 25, 20232 min read
How Can We Improve Exercise Adherence for Cardiovascular Health?
We know exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular health. Consistent moderate and high-intensity physical activity (i.e., following the...


Jan 20, 20232 min read
Do We Need to Stretch to Improve Mobility?
Range of motion is often considered a key characteristic of musculoskeletal health. It is not as important as strength, muscle mass, or...


Dec 21, 20215 min read
Does Stretching Reduce Strength and Power?
Taking a closer look at potential negative effects of a common pre-exercise routine

Dec 14, 20215 min read
You Don’t Need to Stretch to Improve Your Mobility
How resistance training can help you achieve your mobility goals

Dec 8, 20215 min read
The Fitness Gurus Are Wrong and Scaring People
10 varieties of deadlifts and squats they will never show you but are great for building resilience and strength


Nov 30, 20214 min read
Stronger People Are Harder to Kill
More muscle may help protect you against COVID

Nov 28, 20213 min read
Why You Should Care About Your Grip Strength
Grip strength and overall health are closely related

Sep 16, 20215 min read
Could Lifting With a Rounded Back Be Ideal?
Looking at the safety and effectiveness of lifting with a flexed spine
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