Surface electromyography (sEMG) and biofeedback serve a large purpose when it comes to analyzing muscle activity and teaching proper exercise form. First, by using sEMG, rehab providers can understand the activity of specific muscle groups [...]
I’m sure you’ve heard the “sitting is the new smoking” tag line before. Well, sitting in and of itself isn’t inherently bad for you. That being said, there is a link between posture, prolonged sitting [...]
Today I am joined by Russ Paine and Chris Gallina of UT Physicians Sports Medicine Rehab in Houston, Texas. Russ is one of our mTrigger biofeedback co-founders as well as the Director of Rehabilitation at [...]
Motor learning is defined as the acquisition of skilled movement as a result of practice.(1) In Part 2 of this blog post we will continue to look at how feedback schedules, type of feedback, and [...]
mTrigger biofeedback can be an excellent tool to help promote learning, proper movement, and increase muscle activation amongst patients. However, knowing when to first implement biofeedback, phase it out, or remove it altogether can be [...]
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the breaking down of cartilage over time. Most people assume to comes along with getting older. This is partially true, however there is much more to it than that. As our global [...]
It is a well-known fact that games make everything more fun. Physical therapy and rehabilitation are no exception. The gamification of rehabilitation has really taken off and gained popularity recently. From the Wii Fit, to [...]
Shin splits are one of the most common overuse injuries seen in running and jumping athletes.(1) Pain typically presents along the distal posterior medial border of the shin (tibia) over an area of about 5+ [...]
Another commonly overlooked feature on the mTrigger app is called “Goal Match”. This feature is found on the "Settings" screen just below the single / dual channel option. The toggle for goal matching can be [...]
Returning to sport after an injury can be a long and cumbersome process. After all the hard work, time, and effort put forth during rehab, an athlete wants nothing more than for their return to [...]
