With springtime upon us, more athletes are getting back in the game. This includes soccer, one of the more endurance sports out on the field. Minor injuries in soccer could lead to worse injuries down the road if not treated and rehabilitated correctly. Proper physical therapy plays a major role in this. Plenty of running, […]
Run from Alzheimers, or walk, bicycle, or skip suggests University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, when it comes to reducing the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. It helps keep joints, muscles, and the heart happy and healthy. It also helps people stay at a good weight and promotes quality sleep. Caregivers can even join in the […]
It probably comes as no surprise that people find themselves to be wider at the age of 40 or 60 than they were at the age of 20. What may surprise us is why. A study published by the Journal of Orthopaedic Research shows that hip bones continue to grow with age—in both women and men. By […]
Could putting one foot in front of the other ease knee pain? A growing amount of research shows that walking reduces risk of functional limitation associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, studies from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the American College of Rheumatology suggest that walking 6,000 or more steps per day […]
Some back pain is so bad or worrisome that it sends us to the doctor or physical therapist looking for relief. It is common for people and their doctors to say, “In the interest of saving money, let’s wait to see how bad it really is before going for physical therapy.” It turns out that […]
Tis the season to be festive, family dinners, stringing lights on the house, tree decorating, and the dreaded holiday injuries. With the season so packed with many joyous events and family activities, the last thing anyone wants to think about is suffering a holiday injury. Decorating is one of the best ways to get the […]
Just 20 minutes of brisk walking a day may be all it takes to lessen a sedentary person’s risk of early death, says one study. The researchers also found that risk of early death due to lack of exercise is double that posed by obesity and does not necessarily depend on being overweight or obese. […]
With age, joints naturally become stiffer, and bones get weaker. But skipping exercise can make the problem worse. While it is important to incorporate regular exercise into our lifestyles, sometimes heavy physical activity can have a negative impact on our joints. Low-impact exercise is a type of exercise that places less stress upon the joints […]
People with diabetes are encouraged to exercise regularly for better blood sugar control and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, there are safety precautions diabetics should take while exercising. • Start at a moderate level and build up exercise intensity. This allows the body to become used to the activity. • Keep an […]
