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Date: October 5, 2011

Whole Body Vibration (WBV)  has been used as an exercise and therapeutic tool since the late 1800s. Research of this technology began in the late 1970’s with the development of a vibration system by a Russian sports scientists, Dr. Vladimir Nazarov. An active sportsman, a member of the Soviet gymnastics team and chairman for sports biomechanics at the State College in Minsk; he first introduced this technology to competitive sports, ballet, and medicine in the [Read More...]

Date: September 17, 2011

Relieving Back Pain during Pregnancy Ah, the indescribable joys of pregnancy. The anticipation of new life, the intimate, developing bond between mother and child … and the back pain. More than 50% of women experience back pain during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, and frequently the pain can be excruciating and debilitating. A Swedish study involving 258 pregnant women investigated whether water gymnastics could reduce the intensity of back pain and the number of [Read More...]

Date: August 6, 2011

Whiplash – An Alternative Treatment Approach Whiplash  is an injury to the cervical spine, which is caused by a jerking motion of the head and neck. When the head is thrown backward or forward, whiplash can occur. You can get whiplash in many other ways besides just car accidents. Playing sports, horseplay, awkward falls or even a sudden sneeze can result in whiplash. Whiplash can certainly be painful, and many times people will choose to [Read More...]

Date: June 19, 2011

Good Posture Starts Early We’ve all heard, “Sit up straight!” more than once, usually while sitting in a classroom many years ago. Posture was not taught, it was demanded. In an effort to weigh the possible benefits of back education, a group of researchers led a two school-year study of Belgian schoolchildren that concluded positive immediate and long-term results. The study involved more than 350 9- to 11-year-old children. The program consisted of lessons on [Read More...]