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You may think that exercise and arthritis don’t go hand in hand. But that’s certainly not the case. It was thought for many years that if you had arthritis you should not exercise because it would damage your joints. Now, however, research has shown that exercise is an essential tool in managing your arthritis. Regular, […]

ALEXANDRIA, VA, October 28, 2009 — This past week in Washington, DC, Physical Therapists from around the world heard that direct access and patient self-referral to a Physical Therapist is proven to be safe, and results in improved health outcomes, more timely care, higher patient satisfaction, and lower costs, says the American Physical Therapy Association […]

An intensive, progressive Physical Therapist exercise program combined with education reduces disability and improves patient function after back surgery ALEXANDRIA, VA, November 24, 2009 — Patients who have undergone a single-level lumbar microdiskectomy for lumbar disk herniation experienced significant improvement in physical function following an intensive, progressive Physical Therapist guided exercise and education program, according […]

Experts sing its praises. New research shows us why. by Donna Rae Siegfried. Posted 2/17/07 The benefits of exercise are far greater than just burning calories from a recent indulgence. In fact, exercise can reduce the inflammation of arthritis and related conditions, reduce the risk of other chronic diseases and ease pain. Four recent studies […]

Laura Inverarity, D.O., About.com – Updated: November 07, 2007 About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by theMedical Review Board Stretching is the deliberate lengthening of muscles in order to increase muscle flexibility and joint range of motion. Stretching activities are an important part of any exercise or rehabilitation program. They help warm the […]