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Site/blog by a BBoy (a.k.a. break-dancer) / Physical Therapist about exercise science, injury prevention and management, dancing, and science.
Tony Ingram
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- June 9, 2012
- 04:26 PM
- 389 views
Mental Health Benefits of Strength Training
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
There is now good evidence (presented in an excellent review article published in 2010) that strength training alone can be beneficial for a variety of mental health issues.... Read more »
O'Connor, P., Herring, M., & Caravalho, A. (2010) Mental Health Benefits of Strength Training in Adults. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 4(5), 377-396. DOI: 10.1177/1559827610368771
- August 22, 2012
- 03:34 PM
- 369 views
The Dancing Plague of 1518 & Mass Psychogenic Illnesses
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
Apparently, the people of Strasbourg, France suffered a "dancing plague" in 1518. Some actually danced themselves to death! What happened? Can we explain this any better now?... Read more »
Feinstein A. (2011) Conversion disorder: advances in our understanding. CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal , 183(8), 915-20. PMID: 21502352
- August 5, 2012
- 11:15 AM
- 347 views
Does science “catch up”? Example: Bloodletting Works … wait, what!?
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
A new study shows promising results for an ancient medical treatment... so has the science finally "caught up"? An annoying statement that indicates a misunderstanding of science.... Read more »
Houschyar KS, Lüdtke R, Dobos GJ, Kalus U, Broecker-Preuss M, Rampp T, Brinkhaus B, & Michalsen A. (2012) Effects of phlebotomy-induced reduction of body iron stores on metabolic syndrome: results from a randomized clinical trial. BMC medicine, 54. PMID: 22647517
- May 29, 2012
- 11:57 PM
- 339 views
How Exercise “Really” Prevents Low Back Pain
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
It probably won’t surprise you that research generally supports the idea that exercising and being fit can help prevent lower back problems. But what might surprise you are the reasons why it seems to help.... Read more »
Tesarz J, Schuster AK, Hartmann M, Gerhardt A, & Eich W. (2012) Pain perception in athletes compared to normally active controls: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Pain, 153(6), 1253-62. PMID: 22607985
- July 29, 2012
- 11:31 AM
- 315 views
How does altitude affect athletic performance?
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
Higher elevations can lead to sickness and decreased athletic endurance. What's the best pre-acclimatization strategy? And does "altitude training" actually improve performance at sea level? A review of current research.... Read more »
Fulco CS, Beidleman BA, & Muza SR. (2012) Effectiveness of Pre-Acclimatization Strategies for High Altitude Exposure. Exercise and sport sciences reviews. PMID: 22653279
Lundby C, Millet GP, Calbet JA, Bärtsch P, & Subudhi AW. (2012) Does 'altitude training' increase exercise performance in elite athletes?. British journal of sports medicine. PMID: 22797528
- July 4, 2012
- 07:49 PM
- 300 views
Medical Science is Getting Better
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
Some amazing statistics and a free video documentary on the last 200 years of medicine. Medicine is getting better.... Read more »
Jones DS, Podolsky SH, & Greene JA. (2012) The burden of disease and the changing task of medicine. The New England journal of medicine, 366(25), 2333-8. PMID: 22716973
- February 4, 2013
- 05:36 PM
- 299 views
The Dunning-Kruger Effect – when you don’t know that you don’t know
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
Ever notice how those who seem to know the least about something tend to be the most confident in their knowledge?
It’s known as the ‘Dunning-Kruger effect’, and I see it every day… especially in online discussions...... Read more »
Kruger J, & Dunning D. (1999) Unskilled and unaware of it: how difficulties in recognizing one's own incompetence lead to inflated self-assessments. Journal of personality and social psychology, 77(6), 1121-34. PMID: 10626367
Ehrlinger J, Johnson K, Banner M, Dunning D, & Kruger J. (2008) Why the Unskilled Are Unaware: Further Explorations of (Absent) Self-Insight Among the Incompetent. Organizational behavior and human decision processes, 105(1), 98-121. PMID: 19568317
- September 10, 2012
- 09:02 PM
- 293 views
Mental Imagery: Imagine yourself being awesome – it works!
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
With my injury last week, and a competition coming up this weekend, I’m being forced to get creative. It’s a good thing. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, right?
To improve (or at least maintain) my skills without aggravating my injury, I’ve decided to give “mental imagery” a try...... Read more »
Schuster C, Hilfiker R, Amft O, Scheidhauer A, Andrews B, Butler J, Kischka U, & Ettlin T. (2011) Best practice for motor imagery: a systematic literature review on motor imagery training elements in five different disciplines. BMC medicine, 75. PMID: 21682867
Bartolomeo P. (2008) The neural correlates of visual mental imagery: an ongoing debate. Cortex; a journal devoted to the study of the nervous system and behavior, 44(2), 107-8. PMID: 18387539
Monsma E, Mensch J, & Farroll J. (2009) Keeping your head in the game: sport-specific imagery and anxiety among injured athletes. Journal of athletic training, 44(4), 410-7. PMID: 19593424
- August 14, 2012
- 07:26 PM
- 286 views
Does cold air affect breathing during exercise?
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
Does exercising in cold or dry air affect breathing, and therefore athletic performance? What can be done about it?... Read more »
Evans TM, Rundell KW, Beck KC, Levine AM, & Baumann JM. (2005) Airway narrowing measured by spirometry and impulse oscillometry following room temperature and cold temperature exercise. Chest, 128(4), 2412-9. PMID: 16236903
- October 15, 2012
- 03:31 PM
- 282 views
Outdated Pain Theories, Part I – Damage and Degeneration
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
Back in the early 1600′s, a famous philosopher and mathematician named René Descartes came up with a theory to explain pain.
Prior to this, people believed that pain was caused by spiritual or mystical forces. With Descartes new theory, pain finally had a physical explanation.
Innumerable treatments for pain are based on this model of “pain receptors” (nerve endings) detecting damage or degeneration, and sending “pain signals” to the brain. Many people ........ Read more »
Finan PH, Buenaver LF, Bounds SC, Hussain S, Park RJ, Haque UJ, Campbell CM, Haythornthwaite JA, Edwards RR, & Smith MT. (2012) Quantitative sensory tests of central sensitization are associated with discordance between pain and radiographic severity in knee osteoarthritis. Arthritis and rheumatism. PMID: 22961435
- September 24, 2012
- 04:25 PM
- 270 views
Why Learn How Pain Works? – Seriously Useful Science!
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
If you’re going to learn about injury prevention and recovery, or even health and fitness in general, learning how pain works should be considered fundamental knowledge.
Plus, it’s just really super duper mega interesting.... Read more »
Louw A, Diener I, Butler DS, & Puentedura EJ. (2011) The effect of neuroscience education on pain, disability, anxiety, and stress in chronic musculoskeletal pain. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 92(12), 2041-56. PMID: 22133255
- October 8, 2012
- 08:12 PM
- 267 views
Myth Busting Ain’t Easy – The Science of Correcting Misinformation
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
I thoroughly enjoy myth-busting. It’s a good way to learn, it potentially saves you time and money, and it’s just plain fun. It’s also a big part of why I love science.
But it's not always all fun and games...... Read more »
Lewandowsky, S., Ecker, U. K. H., Seifert, C. M., Schwarz, N., & Cook, J. (2012) Misinformation and Its Correction. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 13(3), 106-131. DOI: 10.1177/1529100612451018
- October 22, 2012
- 03:57 PM
- 263 views
Outdated Pain Theories, Part II – Posture and Body Structure
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
People are often told their pain is due to poor posture, uneven bones and out-of-place joints... but is this really what causes pain to persist?... Read more »
Bohns, V., & Wiltermuth, S. (2012) It hurts when I do this (or you do that): Posture and pain tolerance. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 48(1), 341-345. DOI: 10.1016/j.jesp.2011.05.022
- October 1, 2012
- 04:25 PM
- 256 views
Injury Prevention Research – What works, and what doesn’t?
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
What doesn’t work is a recurring theme on this website. There are good reasons for that – myth busting is a good way to learn science, it prevents you from wasting time and money, and it’s actually quite fun. But … ... Read more »
Zambraski EJ, & Yancosek KE. (2012) Prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries during military operations and training. Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength . PMID: 22728983
- October 29, 2012
- 03:28 PM
- 251 views
Outdated Pain Theories, III – Muscle Imbalances & the “Core”
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
Chronic pain is often blamed on muscle imbalances and core instability - super popular in physical therapy and the fitness industry. But where's the research?... Read more »
van Middelkoop M, Rubinstein SM, Verhagen AP, Ostelo RW, Koes BW, & van Tulder MW. (2010) Exercise therapy for chronic nonspecific low-back pain. Best practice , 24(2), 193-204. PMID: 20227641
- April 1, 2013
- 02:48 PM
- 173 views
Dancing Makes You Smarter? How Dancing may Prevent Dementia
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
Making the rounds throughout social media is a popular statistic claiming that dancing makes you smarter. Specifically, it cites a study that found that elderly people who dance frequently had a substantially lower risk of developing dementia.
At first glance, I happened to agree – duh! of course dancing makes you smarter! I may be a little biased though… so I’ve looked into the study further.
As usual, some of the statistics in these social media memes are wrong –........ Read more »
Verghese J, Lipton RB, Katz MJ, Hall CB, Derby CA, Kuslansky G, Ambrose AF, Sliwinski M, & Buschke H. (2003) Leisure activities and the risk of dementia in the elderly. The New England journal of medicine, 348(25), 2508-16. PMID: 12815136
Akbaraly TN, Portet F, Fustinoni S, Dartigues JF, Artero S, Rouaud O, Touchon J, Ritchie K, & Berr C. (2009) Leisure activities and the risk of dementia in the elderly: results from the Three-City Study. Neurology, 73(11), 854-61. PMID: 19752452
Spruance SL, Reid JE, Grace M, & Samore M. (2004) Hazard ratio in clinical trials. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 48(8), 2787-92. PMID: 15273082
- November 5, 2012
- 02:51 PM
- 165 views
Outdated Pain Theories, Conclusion – “What’s the harm?”
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
It’s great to be nerdy picking apart how things work for the sake of learning science, but what really drives a point home is discussing it’s relevance.
Why is it bad to hold on to outdated pain theories?... Read more »
Darlow B, Fullen BM, Dean S, Hurley DA, Baxter GD, & Dowell A. (2012) The association between health care professional attitudes and beliefs and the attitudes and beliefs, clinical management, and outcomes of patients with low back pain: a systematic review. European journal of pain (London, England), 16(1), 3-17. PMID: 21719329
- December 17, 2012
- 03:20 PM
- 154 views
How Pain Works – What Is It?
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
Before diving into the science of how pain works, it's helpful to have an idea of what pain really is, and what it's for!... Read more »
Moseley, G. (2007) Reconceptualising pain according to modern pain science. Physical Therapy Reviews, 12(3), 169-178. DOI: 10.1179/108331907X223010
- January 7, 2013
- 02:59 PM
- 144 views
Ankle sprains… caught in the act!
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
Learning how injuries happen can help us prevent and treat them. Unfortunately, you can’t just do a study asking people to hurt themselves on purpose… those pesky ethical committees would never approve of your brilliant study. Then how are we …... Read more »
Gehring D, Wissler S, Mornieux G, & Gollhofer A. (2013) How to sprain your ankle - a biomechanical case report of an inversion trauma. Journal of biomechanics, 46(1), 175-8. PMID: 23078945
Fong DT, Ha SC, Mok KM, Chan CW, & Chan KM. (2012) Kinematics analysis of ankle inversion ligamentous sprain injuries in sports: five cases from televised tennis competitions. The American journal of sports medicine, 40(11), 2627-32. PMID: 22967824
- January 3, 2013
- 03:10 PM
- 140 views
How Pain Works, Part II – Acute vs. Chronic
by Tony Ingram in BBoy Science
As you learn more about how pain works, you’ll notice a distinction is made between ‘acute’ and ‘chronic’ pain. What does this mean? Is it just a matter of time? Or is there something different happening when pain persists?... Read more »
Apkarian AV, Baliki MN, & Geha PY. (2009) Towards a theory of chronic pain. Progress in neurobiology, 87(2), 81-97. PMID: 18952143
Bonezzi C, Demartini L, & Buonocore M. (2012) Chronic pain: not only a matter of time. Minerva anestesiologica, 78(6), 704-11. PMID: 22467050
Finan PH, Buenaver LF, Bounds SC, Hussain S, Park RJ, Haque UJ, Campbell CM, Haythornthwaite JA, Edwards RR, & Smith MT. (2012) Quantitative sensory tests of central sensitization are associated with discordance between pain and radiographic severity in knee osteoarthritis. Arthritis and rheumatism. PMID: 22961435
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