Medical researchers began using laser biostimulation in the late 1960’s with low-powered laser beams that produced non-thermal effects on human tissue. The first reported cases involved slow-healing ulcers. The efficacy of this low-level laser therapy, or “LLLT,” is substantiated by objective research that continues. Experimenting clinicians found that an 830 nm laser is optimal for […]
Sharing a Personal Trainer: Personal and Social Benefits of Individualized, Small-Group Training.
Abstract Wayment, HA and McDonald, RL. Sharing a personal trainer: personal and social benefits of individualized, small-group training. J Strength Cond Res 31(11): 3137-3145, 2017- We examined a novel personal fitness training program that combines personal training principles in a small-group training environment. In a typical training session, exercisers warm-up together but receive individualized training […]
The association between body fat and rotator cuff tear: the influence on rotator cuff tear sizes
Background Rotator cuff tear (RCT) has a multifactorial etiology. We hypothesized that obesity may increase the risk of RCT and influence tear size. Materials and methods A case-control design study was used. We studied 381 consecutive patients (180 men, 201 women; mean age ± standard deviation, 65.5 ± 8.52 years; range, 43-78 years) who underwent […]
Happy Father’s Day 2015
Happy Father’s Day 2015 to Houston Area Dad’s My new favorite daily task these last 8 years has been being a Dad to our little girl Anna-Marie. This time has been amazing. We have had a lot of fun teaching, learning, playing, and loving this little girl. I strive everyday to be the best dad […]
5 Good Stretches for Low Back Pain Relief
5 Good Stretches for Low Back Pain Relief Maintaining mobility and flexibility of the joints, muscles, and nerves are very important to ensure that there are no restrictions, limitations, or imbalances in the musculoskeletal & nervous system. It is important to understand the difference between mobility and flexibility and why each is important. Flexibility is […]
