The following article, with segments from Susan Spinasanta of Spine Universe, has some great points on reducing stress and pain. Daily demands create stress, and although some stress may be good, too much can cause health problems. Most people equate stress with high blood pressure, heart attack, or stroke. But did you know neck and […]
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Confusion about sunscreen and sun exposure puts a lot of people at risk for getting sunburn. Myth 1: Do you need to use sunscreen if you have dark skin or already have a tan? Yes. Everyone should use a broad spectrum sunscreen at all times when they are going to be out in the sun. Even […]
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Physical Therapists can properly assess and fit walking aids to prevent injuries The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging elderly adults who use canes and walkers as walking aids to be properly assessed and fitted by a Physical Therapist to avoid fall-related injuries. This advice comes in response to a study published in the […]
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The knee is a relatively simple joint that is required to do a complicated job… to provide flexible mobility while bearing considerable weight. While walking down the street, our knees bear three to five times our body weight. When climbing stairs, that force can multiply to seven times our body weight. That force is borne […]
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The full golf swing rotates the spine with a tremendous amount of force and can make you susceptible to pain and injuries. Because of this, a proper warm-up is important and consists of exercises and stretches to increase blood circulation in the golfing muscles. Pre-game stretching reduces the chance of injury and improves performance (pre-stretched […]
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