Muscle strength testing is a common test used in physical therapy and other associated health professionals such as sports care and elderly homecare. The test was popularized back in the 1940s in a period where polio outbreaks were rampant. Manual muscle testing (MMT) became an important part of combating the…

It’s not exactly going out on a limb to say that healthy eating leads to healthy living. During our annual visit to the doctor, many of us fear that scale, hoping that we didn’t put too much weight on. The benefits of a healthy diet filled with meats, vegetables, and…

Have you ever had back pain so bad that it limited you from doing activity, such as participating in a sport or going to work? If so, you are not alone. About 31 million Americans, or nearly 10% of the population, are experiencing low back pain at any one time.…

During the current quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be tempting to sit around on the couch all day long. After all, being indoors all day is often equated with watching TV and otherwise being sedentary, but this does not have to be the case for you or…

Whether you are a professional sportsperson or an amateur, buying the right equipment for the game can sometimes prove to be a daunting task. It is either you are dealing with he challenge of knowing what equipment to buy or choosing the right equipment that will allow you to stay…

Buying the right wheelchair has never been easy for many people. There is a common misconception that the buyer can automatically tell the kind of wheelchair that is suitable for them or their loved ones. However, this is far from the case. There are a number of factors that you…