Exercise is not harmful for osteoarthritic knees, study reveals
Contrary to common belief, exercise does not harm knee cartilage in people with osteoarthritis. In fact, it may help maintain knee function, a new study has shown.
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Push past pain: Unmotivated PAD patients should have the option to exercise pain-free
Pain can be part of daily life for those with peripheral arterial disease. But researchers say it no longer needs to be a part of the treatment.
Program designed to correct balance and improve strength can significantly minimize the risk of repeated falls
Once an older adult falls, chances of a repeat incident double. A program to correct poor balance and rebuild strength may significantly reduce the risk.
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Exercise is more important than you thought
For those of us approaching the age where some of our peers are starting to show decline in their cognition, it’s certainly worth doing everything we can and exploring all options to preserve the physical and mental health of our clients.
Physical therapy division receives new name, logo
Five Star Senior Living announced an expansion of rehabilitation and wellness services to senior living communities, along with rebranding with a new name: Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions.
Leg device for clinicians
The LPD (Leg Positioning and Conditioning Device) is a new device for nurses and physical therapists.
Bon appétit for therapy!
Once upon a time, in a faraway land, physical, occupational and speech therapy used to provide group therapy and often co-treat. This was a totally different time and place for the history of rehabilitation.
Playing tennis, and the ‘what if?’ game
Watching the Australian Open tennis tournament, where temperatures have been hovering around 110 degrees, has helped my recovery from the recent polar vortex. It’s also unexpectedly prompted me to reflect on the aging process and to imagine myself residing in a long-term care facility.
Therapy patients need, and deserve, this simple self-image booster
Have you ever had a day when you looked great but felt depressed? Or you looked your worst but felt great? Perception of self-image is stronger than actual self-image with determining our emotions. Would you be able to survive an entire day, week or month without looking into a mirror?
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