Pediatricians are being warned not to stick their necks out too far in protecting the heads of their young patients. And to put on their own helmets. A recent article in the AAP News, the official news magazine of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the major professional organization of US pediatricians, is cautioning providers about the long reach of new legislation around concussions into the private lives and lifestyles of parents and patients. >>
Reprinted from Philly.Com | by R. Robert Franks, D.O., Rothman Institute, Team Physician - USA Wrestling, Consultant - Philadelphia Phillies
Women have been increasing in numbers in participation in all of sport. Women's soccer, basketball, lacrosse and many other contact sports are seeing increasing number of participants of all ages. When looking at data comparing male versus female concussion injury rates in sports where both sexes play the same sport, females clearly predominate. >>
Biodex is pleased to continue our support of the Foundation for Physical Therapy’s Partners in Research program as a as Bronze Level Sponsor. The Foundation has made remarkable contributions to the field of Physical Therapy by providing doctoral scholarships, fellowships, and research grants to emerging physical therapist researchers. We are privileged to be part of the Partners in Research program. Our work together over the last 8 years has assisted Biodex in making significant technological advancements in Physical Rehabilitation. >>
What is a Isokinetic Testing Machine? Before we answer this question, the average person might be asking what language we are even speaking.
Don’t worry, it is english. bio- a combining form meaning “life” occurring in loanwords from Greek. Origin:combining form of Greek bíos life; akin to Latin vīvus living, Sanskrit jīvas.
-dex referring to computers.
isokinetic pertaining to an exercise providing variable resistance to a movement at a constant speed, with the assistance of specialized equipment. >>