Movement Dynamics Physical Therapy - Dagupan

26/10/2025

Physical exercise doesn't just strengthen muscles or improve endurance; according to a study presented by Australian Catholic University, it literally rewires the body from within.

Scientists demonstrated that movement activates a complex molecular network that transforms communication between cells, tissues, and organs. This "biological rewiring" involves genes, proteins, and metabolites that adjust how the body processes energy, combats inflammation, and regulates overall metabolism.

Genomic and proteomic analysis technologies have shown that each exercise session triggers thousands of microscopic changes that act like a symphony of adaptation. These modifications explain why physical activity protects against diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disorders.

The study suggests that the future of medicine could be based on personalized exercise programs based on each individual's molecular signature.

Reference;

"Twenty years of progress in human exercise metabolism research", 9 septiembre 2025, Nature Reviews Endocrinology, DOI: 10.1038/s41574-025-01181-1

06/09/2025

Research in Rheumatology is just now catching up with what physiotherapists have been doing with osteoarthritis patients.

"A groundbreaking study shows that simply changing how you walk may relieve knee osteoarthritis pain and even slow joint damage—without pills or surgery.

Osteoarthritis, which affects nearly one in four adults over 40, gradually erodes the cartilage that cushions joints and is a leading cause of disability. Current treatments mostly focus on pain relief until joint replacement becomes necessary.

Researchers tested a personalized gait retraining method in a year-long randomized controlled trial. Participants with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis adjusted their foot angle while walking, guided by motion-capture assessments and biofeedback training.

Those who adopted the personalized gait change reported pain reduction comparable to medication, and MRI scans revealed slower cartilage deterioration compared to a placebo group.

Unlike earlier studies that applied a one-size-fits-all approach, this trial tailored walking adjustments to each participant’s biomechanics, making the intervention far more effective. Importantly, participants could easily maintain the new walking style in daily life, suggesting long-term benefits.

The study provides the first placebo-controlled evidence that gait retraining can act as a safe, drug-free treatment for osteoarthritis—potentially filling the gap between early pain management and eventual joint replacement surgery."

📄 RESEARCH PAPER

📌 Scott D. Uhlrich et al, “Personalised gait retraining for medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial.” The Lancet Rheumatology (2025)

17/04/2025

Early physical therapy initiation at cancer diagnosis can prevent or minimize treatment-related side effects, enhancing patient outcomes.

CURE spoke with Leslie Waltke about the importance of physical therapy during a cancer journey.

07/04/2025

Rehabilitation within palliative care brings numerous benefits. It can ease distress tied to fatigue, breathlessness and pain.

• Muscle strengthening exercises.
• Positioning for function & pain relief.
• Training in daily living activities & mobility.

07/04/2025

People with LBP experienced greater spine growth and improvements of pain during standing sustained trunk extension as compared to repetitive trunk extension. People with LBP could use such postures and movements to alleviate their LBP and improve spine height while in a weight bearing position.

This is from the new paper "Sustained versus repetitive standing trunk extension results in greater spinal growth and pain improvement in back pain:A randomized clinical trial" by Harrison et al 2024

Disclaimer: Sharing a study is NOT an endorsement. You should read the original research yourself and be critical.

Credit: Physio Research

22/03/2025

Pain is more than just a physical sensation—it’s influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. This blog explores three key types of pain—nociceptive, nociplastic, and neuropathic—and how understanding them can lead to better management strategies.

Pain is a complex, personal experience that is more than just a physical sensation. It is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. In this blog post, we’ll explore three key types of pain: nociceptive, nociplastic, and neuropathic pain. By understanding these differences, both ...

07/03/2025

Patients and athletes deserve individual care in all aspects.

The main excuse from most therapists is a lack of available time during appointments.

Think about how much you prescribe, how you can get more from less, and how you can streamline other aspects of the session such as that battery of unnecessary and not clinically relevant objective tests and even sometimes unnecessary treatments like electrophysical modalities and manual therapies.

Athletes / patients: don’t be scared to question if an exercise programme has too many exercises, if it’s not been explained properly, or why it’s prescribed.

28/02/2025

Are your patients battling recurrent neck pain?

It's time to go beyond traditional treatments! Discover the 3 pillars of sensorimotor function that can transform neck pain recovery.

Learn how optimising sensorimotor rehabilitation can reduce neck pain recurrence and enhance outcomes, with insights from Chris Worsfold’s expert Masterclass.

05/02/2025

The term 'sciatica' gets thrown around a lot, but not everything that causes leg pain is true sciatica.

This blog gives a nice breakdown of what sciatica actually is (and isn’t), plus key assessment and treatment tips.

Not all radiating leg pain is sciatica. Learn how to differentiate between lumbar radicular pain, hip pathologies, and more in our latest blog which breaks down an expert Case Study.

31/01/2025

Touching people in pain has now evolved into specialised forms of physical therapy, from massage to manipulation and everything in between. However, what it all boils down to is touch and narrative.

Many therapists, and particularly those who define themselves by what they do (like osteopaths), will be upset to hear that I don’t think manual therapy has to (or can be) very specific to be effective for pain relief.

Touch is an important part of human interaction.

21/01/2025

The importance of skeletal muscle mass is increasingly being recognised in the medical field.

For patients with type 2 diabetes who need medical assistance with weight loss with GLP-1 receptor agonists, this may have potentially damaging effects on skeletal muscle.

A recent Comment discusses the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on skeletal muscle mass: https://hubs.li/Q02VDjmt0

Figure: Selected key roles of skeletal muscle as a structural versus metabolic organ.

Credit: The Lancet

15/01/2025

FAI is a common condition seen in lifting clienteles and in my hockey players.

Here are some tips and gems for treating this condition.

In my native country of Canada ice hockey is a big deal. Behind concussions, the second most common issue I see in hockey players is Femoroacetabular