A Screening Tool to Prevent Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy) Incidence

Patellar tendinopathy is the degeneration of the patellar tendon due to inappropriate loading and tendon recovery. It causes severe consequences in various sports and professions, lasting for >6 months in 1/3 of cases and causing 1/2 to discontinue sport participation. A cheap standard screening tool should be used to isolate at risk individuals to prevent the incidence of patellar tendinopathy.

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Ergonomics Wes Scott Ergonomics Wes Scott

How Effective Is Office Ergonomic Training?

What is Ergonomics and how effective is the solution for desk workers? In this article you discover what Ergonomics is and the general effectiveness of ergonomics on office workers including the improvements in productivity with the reduction number of work related muscular injuries, absenteeism, presenteeism and much more!

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Education, Fitness, Recovery, WTDW Wes Scott Education, Fitness, Recovery, WTDW Wes Scott

What’s The Deal Wednesday: Massage Gun

A novel approach to improving training adaptations, reducing overall pain and improving general performance is through the use of Percussive Therapy, applying a massage gun for percussive vibration on musculature for potential performance improvement. The following blog will review our current understanding of an effective protocol, application, and effects on overall performance.

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Geriatric, Prevention Wes Scott Geriatric, Prevention Wes Scott

The Impact of Exercise In Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease has no cure, however physical activity and exercise has a protective effect against developing the condition and slows the rate of progression once diagnosed. Active individual’s in their 70’s and 80’s have approximately 40% reduced risk of developing Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia. Discover how exercise can significantly improve cognition, physical function, etc.

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