Peripheral nervous system works to reflexively control the body
The autonomic nervous system has two specific systems within it: the sympathetic (also known as... Read More
Many ligaments make up knee's structure
Like all synovial joints, the knee joint has a capsular ligament. Read More
Using Computers to Analyze Data
Computer technology is now pervasive in schools and businesses. Many schools and businesses require students... Read More
Measurement Challenges for Children with Physical and Mental Disabilities
One of the biggest measurement challenges that you may confront as a professional in human... Read More
Improving Assessment Practices in Physical Education Settings
The purpose of this chapter is not to convince people that performance-based assessments are the... Read More
Five stages to reduce back pain through exercise
Neurophysiological mechanisms of pain are highly modulated by movement and exercise. Endorphin release has long... Read More
Models for measuring biological signals to assess risk
The final approach for risk assessment is to measure biological signals from each subject to... Read More
Postural tests for formal assessment
A formal assessment of posture includes an assessment of sitting, standing, and lying. Pain is... Read More
Treatment isn't a recipe from a cookbook: Strategies for...
Given the wide variety of patients with low back issues, we cannot expect to succeed... Read More