(Loves Park, IL) – A local manufacturer of orthopedic medical devices, Serola Biomechanics, Inc. received an award for Continuing Excellence in Exporting during the 2019 Governor’s Export Award ceremony held at the Union League of Chicago on June 26. Serola Biomechanics, Inc.’s Founder & Co-CEO, Dr. Rick Serola was present to accept the award from Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Erin Guthrie, Acting Director of the Department of Commerce …
Appreciating the Functions of the Sacroiliac Joints The sacroiliac joints (SIJ) are underappreciated. Although the SIJs are the core structure of the musculoskeletal system, they remain the least understood joints in the body. Here is an overview of the intricate ways in which they function: 1) Weight Transfer The weight of the entire upper body rests on the sacrum. From the sacrum, the weight is transferred through the sacroiliac joints …
After spending nine long months nurturing a life in the womb and experiencing the physiological and biomechanical effects of a pregnancy, you are eager to get back to your previous conditioning. But it is not as simple as returning to the exercise program you had before. Your muscles are weaker and unconditioned but, more importantly, your ligaments are also weaker. Ligaments, hormones and exercise play a key role in getting …
Dr. Serola’s blog recently ranked #7 out of 20 on Feedspot’s listing of Top 20 Biomechanics Blogs. Feedspot ranked biomechanics blogs based on the following criteria: • Feedspot’s editorial team and expert review • Quality and consistency of posts • Influence and popularity on Facebook, Twitter and other …
