A large study recently published in the British Medical Journal finds that active commuting, particularly biking and walking, is associated with multiple health benefits. Results show people who cycle to work have a 46 percent lower risk of heart disease and a 45 percent lower risk of cancer compared to those who have a sedentary […]
A recent study finds that night owls are more at risk for health problems such as diabetes, sarcopenia (a condition where the body gradually loses muscle mass), and metabolic syndrome (a collection of health conditions that increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke). This is true even if the night owls sleep the […]
Research finds several approaches to be effective or at least partially effective in overcoming this painful condition. Interestingly, until very recently, no one had ever compared these treatments, in isolation, against each other to see which is most effective. So, Ravi Gupta (Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College Hospital, Chandigarh) and colleagues set out to […]
One thing we can say about the opioid abuse epidemic: it does not discriminate. Opioids often are prescribed to treat pain, it has been felt from rural to urban, across social and economic classes, and from farm to factory workers. With overuse of opioids for the treatment of pain becoming a national public health epidemic, […]
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder and hold the arm in place. Damage to the rotator cuff is a common source of shoulder pain. When it comes to fixing that pain, both physical therapy (PT) and surgery plus PT have been known to restore function and comfort […]
October is finally here, bringing with it the first signs of cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, pumpkins, and most importantly – National Physical Therapy Month. National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated each October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). APTA uses it as an opportunity to reach out to the community about the many ways […]
Everyone, including your grandmother, who always reminded you to sit up straight, knows that good posture is essential. Good posture refers to having a neutral spine, where the muscle groups, joints, and ligaments are aligned in a way that reduces stress on them. It helps keep the body flexible, reduces fatigue, and helps maintain balance. […]
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body. Unlike most other joints in the body, the shoulder is held in alignment almost entirely by the strength of soft tissues such as muscles and ligaments. This plus the shoulder’s superlative capacity for movement make it one of the body’s most vulnerable regions […]
Did you know that one in three people over the age of 65 suffer an accidental fall each year, and one-third of those falls result in serious injury? Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. However, falls don’t have to be inevitable as we […]
Want to Know if Physical Therapy Can Help You Feel or Perform Better? It Only Takes One Visit to Find Out. An interesting study verified something that the healthcare profession has long taken for granted. An experienced physical therapist can indeed tell from assessment if someone is likely to improve ability through therapy treatment – […]
