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Archive for the 'Kinesiology' Category

Importance of rest in your exercise routine

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

 This study compared the effect of rest intervals on isokinetic knee exercise in physically active younger and older women.

Isokinetic exercises use an apparatus that provides “variable resistance” (photo). Regardless of the effort exerted, movement occurs at a constant speed. This technique is used to improve muscular strength and endurance, especially after injury. (more…)

Reviewing the evidence for kinesiology

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of body movements.

Now, researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK have reviewed published studies for evidence supporting its diagnostic and complementary discipline. (more…)

Complementary treatments for breakthrough pain

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Breakthrough pain is a worsening or flare of pain that occurs in patients whose pain is otherwise controlled.

Dr. Neal Slatkin, who is director for the Department of Supportive Care, Pain & Palliative Medicine at the City of Hope has reviewed the treatment options — including CAM. (more…)

Sunflower therapy for dyslexia

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

It seems to improve self-esteem but not cognition (eg, perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning) or literacy, according to a recent study of 70 dyslexic children aged 6 to 13 years.

Call me skeptical, but…

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