The back extension device (lumbar thoracic extension) is one of the most widely used devices in fitness centres, physiotherapy practices, rehabilitation centres, and hospital rehabilitation facilities worldwide. There is a wide range of exercise equipment and varying levels of quality. What should you pay attention to when using or buying a back extension machine? What are the advantages of …

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At 25 years young, Nadja had already suffered from many years of chronic lower back pain. Later she was given a scoliosis diagnosis. Visiting the Nordic Health clinic, she found it hard to believe that the David devices would make a difference. They looked like regular gym equipment at a quick glance. This blog shares …

The DAVID technology achieved what regular gym equipment could not Read More »

Physiotherapy deals with restoring and maintaining functional movement, reducing pain and promoting health in individuals. As physiotherapists, we treat a wide array of conditions including: Spinal pain and injuries (e.g. disc prolapse) Headaches Sports injuries (e.g. ligament tears) Fractures (e.g. broken arm) Musculoskeletal problems (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome) Post-surgical rehabilitation (e.g. following a knee replacement) …

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Applying the world’s best practice for strength and conditioning to the RAAF’s fighter pilots. This two-part blog series provides a unique opportunity to learn about the demanding job of fighter pilots, how a pain-accepting culture had to be changed, and how device-based training has reduced pain and increased economic performance for the RAAF. The article, …

Each year, the RAAF was losing 7 man-years of productivity, mainly due to neck problems Read More »

The 29th of September was a milestone for DAVID in China. The first public-private clinic for spine, hip & knee and shoulder problems was officially opened in Changshu, some two hours from Shanghai. The launch set in motion an ambitious plan to use intelligent rehabilitation technology nationawide to tackle China’s growing musculoskeletal problems caused by the …

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Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the US. In this article Dr. Chris Knudsen, DPT discusses the best way to strengthen back muscles to help avoid the threat of disability. Dr. Knudsen is one of the owners of the Muscle IQ Physical Therapy Clinic in Provo, Utah, USA, which has …

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WorkStrong Physiotherapy is happy to announce that it has become a distributor of Bauerfeind Australia. Bauerfeind provides high-quality supports, braces, foot orthosis and medical-grade compression stockings which are designed to provide pain relief and stability. Bauerfeind products are exclusively made in Germany to meet stringent requirements in terms of quality, effectiveness and comfort. Graded medical …

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An important component of the David Solution is the EVE platform. This blog article discusses how it creates a common language between the physiotherapist and patient. We also take a closer look at an EVE profile report from our champion MMA fighter, Tuomas Grönvall. When a patient trains on a David device, all of the training …

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Dr. Luke Knox, a spine neurosurgeon based in Fayetteville, Arkansas began integrating the David Spine concept in 2016 into his Total Spine clinic that is a part of the Washington Regional Medical System. This article discusses his program and how effective it has been in improving people’s quality of life. Dr. Knox and his team always wanted to …

Neurosurgeon’s active rehabilitation program changes people’s lives for the better Read More »

Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–24 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8816 Study Design Cross-sectional, controlled laboratory study. Background Despite previous evidence, the association between migraines and cervical muscular performance is unclear. Objective To compare the differences in neck flexor and extensor muscle endurance between women with and without migraine. Methods Twenty-six women …

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