Alan Littenberg

Stuff and Things

[Research Minutes podcast @ResearchMinutes]

A new study by @tpress87 @CNUcaptains offers insights into teacher anxiety, stress and burnout in the wake of #COVID19. We discuss on our latest episode of Research Minutes. #edchat
https://t.co/OhBuCbs3A2

[Alan Littenberg @alittenberg]

A new standard for ensuring your home stays safe and clean during a remodel. https://t.co/jQQlLy6Tvg

[Cook Children's @CookChildrens]

Golden State #Warriors star Kevin Durant possibly ruptured his #Achilles tendon during Game 5 of the #NBAFinals. Did he rush his recovery from an earlier injury? What our sports physical therapist hopes parents learn about Durant's injury: https://t.co/3tmw2Jg8za.

[Stanford Pain Medicine @StanfordPain]

"Many guidelines suggest that physical therapy is an important component of pain management," Assistant Professor Eric Sun says. "And there is little downside to trying it." https://t.co/l7XpdRDLjp

[Beth Darnall, PhD @BethDarnall]

If you have chronic pain, you may have heard people say "it's all in your head."
Nothing could be further from the truth. Your #pain is REAL.

Help spread this message by retweeting!

#YourPainIsReal

[Stanford Pain Medicine @StanfordPain]

Emotions play a big role in the symptoms of #pain. @BethDarnall @emmaseppala. https://t.co/LuecjHpdsT

[Alan Littenberg @alittenberg]

What about the research on Fasting Mimicking Diet from Dr. Longo? Do any of the beneficial physiology claims hold up. Making it stand out from other caloric deficit diets? https://t.co/vGbwnFjWcP

[Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD @BSinger10]

Intermittent fasting: There are a variety of ways to do it, but nothing magical about it for weight loss beyond another way to create a caloric deficit. Not recommended for young athletes, and it isn't likely to help in the midst of intense training.

[Stanford Pain Medicine @StanfordPain]

9 Key Steps of the Chronic Pain Cycle #ChronicPain #PainMedicine

[AMP @AMP_Physio]

Hold your hand in front, clench your fist, now hold that position for the next 6-8 hours; repeat daily 👊🏻

✔️This is no different than posture advice
❌This is not expert health & wellness advice
🚯Its outdated & can be harmful
🤛🏻 @PeteOSullivanPT
https://t.co/WmEhxyCqAA

[Mark Milligan @MarkMilliganDPT]

.Do you get enough #sleep? The evidence for the importance of getting good zzzzz's is overwhelming. As a #healthcare practitioner, asking about sleep is imperative. #SDoH #pophealth @TheAPHPT @Anywhere_Health #recovery #brainhealth https://t.co/br8ymq0osw

[Kai Karos @KaiKaros]

I am very excited and proud to share our topical #review in @PAINthejournal: #Pain as a threat to the #social self @IASPPAIN @meuldersann @ACdeCWilliams @JohannesVlaeyen https://t.co/k3RvSsB1Z6

[Physioworks @physioworkshsv]

One of the most powerful things we can do for an athlete who is injured or wants to reduce injury risk is to manipulate their step-rate (cadence)!

[NIH @NIH]

Research Matters: Bacteria therapy tested for common skin disease https://t.co/TZQm0CKuxU

[Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD @BSinger10]

Today I will be presenting on caffeine and sports performance. To go with my presentation, I will be including a variety of articles on the topic

[ProfDavidHunter @ProfDavidHunter]

Catastrophizing is significantly associated with reduced psychological and physical function and both catastrophizing and perceived solicitous responding are significantly associated with insomnia severity https://t.co/NP2VOxvkyL

[Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD @BSinger10]

What does this tell us?: When subjects consumed additional 700mg/hr sodium (on top of normal intake) during Ironman, Na levels stayed same as those who did not consume any extra sodium beyond food/sports drink. So Na supp during race prob not necessary https://t.co/jtLSjeykMv

[Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD @BSinger10]

Vitamin C–enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis https://t.co/kaRQgPBXVK

[The Sp⚽️rts Physio @AdamMeakins]

Zero pain is NOT the goal... https://t.co/vh47gfB4Ms

[Cardinal R. Sarah @Card_R_Sarah]

Saint Joseph, patron of the dying, pray for us.

[Mick Hughes @mickwhughes]

Well done Canada! Now Australian schools need to follow suit.12 wks of 15min dynamic warm-up before every PE class resulted in:
70% ⬇️ all sports injury
69% ⬇️ lower limb injury
73% ⬇️ ankle sprains
64% ⬇️ in knee sprains
(compared to "usual" warm-up) Richmond et al 2016