From muscle sprains to broken bones, neurological traumas to post-surgical care, there are many reasons kids need physical therapy. What’s more, the experience can be overwhelming and intimidating for children, especially after an injury. For kids who physical therapy is a part of life, it can be a boring chore that fails to inspire. Engaging […]
How EMG Can Help with Biceps Tendonitis Exercises
Shoulder injuries like biceps tendonitis are all too common today. Simply put, biceps tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon that attaches the top of the “long head” of the bicep to the shoulder joint. Some argue that biceps tendonitis is not a proper diagnosis for shoulder pain. In more recent years, doctors and physical therapists […]
5 Benefits of sEMG biofeedback for ACL Surgery Rehab
Rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction surgery can be a tough road. It takes time and patience to recover mobility and strength. In this article professional basketball player, Chelsea Poppens outlines 5 Benefits of EMG in rehabilitation after an ACL Surgery. #1: Enhances Knee Extension and Muscular Strength For those that don’t know, there are several important […]
How EMG Biofeedback Can Reduce Shoulder Tension While Working at the Computer
Did you know that the average American spends about 8-10 hours per day sitting in front of a screen? A recent study conducted by the Nielsen-funded Council for Research Excellence (CRE) in conjunction with Ball State University’s Center for Media Design (CMD) uncovered this startling trend. Using a surface electromyography (commonly known as EMG) muscle activity […]