By Lauren Fritsky Exercise is probably the last thing on the mind of an arthritis sufferer. Aching joints can make moving painful, and some individuals even believe physical activity will speed up the progression of their arthritis. But they’re wrong. In addition to helping overall health, exercise can actually help lessen arthritis symptoms. All it […]
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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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ALEXANDRIA, VA, February 27, 2009 — The world watched Wednesday as Tiger Woods made his much anticipated comeback to professional golf after undergoing ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstructive surgery. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), rehabilitation with a Physical Therapist played a large role in Woods’ return to the golf stage. “With all […]
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Motor control exercises, when performed in conjunction with other forms of therapy, can significantly reduce pain and disability in patients with persistent low back pain, according to a new systematic review published in Physical Therapy (PJT). This study is great information for the millions of people who suffer from lower back pain. The review of […]
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