Are you suffering from chronic knee pain and are in dire need of relief? The first thing you should take into account is that there are exercises that are good for your knees and exercises that aren’t. sometimes the last thing you want to do when you have knee pain is to exercise. Although it
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Warm temperatures, summer vacation, BBQs, and pool parties are just a few of the many reasons people anticipate summertime. But with the summertime comes the onslaught of extreme and potentially deadly weather. In fact, the Natural Resources Defense Council predicts more than 150,000 residents in 40 major U.S. cities could experience heat exhaustion within the
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Are you in search of a revitalizing career path that is both rewarding and helpful to others? Those are just a few of the perks associated with pursuing a career in physical therapy. Below are 5 more reasons you may want to consider a career in physical therapy. 1. You get to help others. People
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Many people believe that in order to lose weight, they have to eat these miniscule portions a couple of times a day and only consume food that has a taste comparable to that of cardboard. Luckily, that’s not true and as we explore five key ways to use food to generate weight loss, you will
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These days the goal for most fitness gurus is to receive optimum results as quickly as possible. With that mindset, high-intensity interval training programs have become all the rage. The notion behind this type of training is that you get as good of a workout as you would performing moderately paced exercises in half the
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Building strong and healthy bones is an essential part of your overall physical health. Bones within the human body start to develop while in the womb, and continue to develop well into adulthood. The age of 30 is usually around the time when the bones reach their “peak bone mass”. After this period, bones then
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Known as the “art of controlled movements”, Pilates has become one of the go-to fitness systems for individuals looking to build strength, develop control, and improve flexibility and balance. Pilates is a form of exercise that was created in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. Initially this style of exercise was developed for injured
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Changes to lighting can help prevent falls. In a research study, adults over the age of 40 had poorer balance in low light situations than in normal lighting. Types of lighting: Incandescent bulbs: less expensive, “warm” light but they do not cast as much light per watt. LED bulbs: more expensive but they last much
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Falls often occur after meal times and at night. Falls are often related to toileting and getting in and out of bed and chairs. Adults with higher fall risks are those with: History of previous falls Cognitive impairment Mobility impairment Environmental Adaptations: Remove hazards (e.g., clutter, throw rugs) Sit in chairs that are not too
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Peripheral Neuropathy is a disorder of the peripheral nerves that connect the spinal cord to muscles, skin and internal organs. It usually affects the hands and feet, causing weakness, numbness, tingling and pain. Its course is variable – it can come and go, slowly progressing over many years or it can become severe and debilitating.
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