Category: Muscle
Transportation Needs for Older Adults
Driving is an important part of community mobility and our personal well-being. Being able to access the community is essential to meet our basic needs including getting groceries, going to the bank, attending medical appointments, or picking up medications. Visiting …
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March Health Series: Optimizing Bone Health
When it comes to bone health in the United States, it can be a bit “out of sight, out of mind” for most of us. However, the prevalence of osteoporosis (bone loss) is already high and, sadly, only rising. Decreased …
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Concussion Does Not Only Happen to Athletes
A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a force either directly to the head or body.1 This force causes the brain to bounce or twist around in the skull triggering a cascade of chemical …
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Aquatic Physical Therapy: The Science Behind the Water
Aquatic physical therapy involves performing exercises and activities in water, usually a heated pool. People with conditions like arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, neurological disorders, sports injuries, and more can all benefit from aquatic physical therapy.1-6 Let us DIVE IN …
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How Physical Therapy Helps People with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, posture, and coordination. It can also cause non-motor symptoms such as pain, fatigue, mood changes, and cognitive impairment. While there is no cure for PD, there are treatments …
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Resistant to Resistance Training- 5 Exercises for Beginners
Are you resistant to resistance training? Starting resistance training, also known as strength training, can be intimidating especially when you are a beginner. You may not know what muscles to strengthen, which exercises to choose, what the proper technique is, …
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