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09/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Treating chronic lower back pain with yoga and physical therapy

Many people with chronic lower back pain undergo physical therapy to help improve their symptoms. A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine has suggested that yoga may be just as effective for chronic lower back pain. Researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) compared the effects of physical therapy and yoga exercises on […]

09/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Tai Chi found to significantly improve knee movement and flexibility in osteoarthritis patients

For older adults seeking a drug-free approach to managing knee osteoarthritis (OA), practicing tai chi could be the key to improving their knee movement and flexibility. Knee OA is one of the most common joint problems that people run into as they get older. However, it’s considered to be a major cause of disability for […]

12/26/2017 / By Zoey Sky

After a stroke, brain exercise is key: Virtual reality training found to be effective supplemental therapy for regaining movement

Aside from enhancing a player’s immersion when it comes to video games, a study has recently determined that virtual reality (VR) can also be used to “improve arm and hand movement after a stroke.” VR training is shown to be just as effective as regular therapy and study author Iris Brunner, Ph.D., of Aarhus University, Hammel Neurocenter […]

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