New research shows some approaches for plantar fasciosis (more commonly known as plantar fasciitis) clearly work better than others.
Science shows that incorporating strength, motion, and balance exercises into everyday activities reduces the rate of accidental falls by 31%.
Researchers found that watching an average of two hours of TV per day is associated with a 20% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and a 15% higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Most alarmingly, people who watched two hours of TV per day were 13% more likely to die during the studies. They also found that the more TV people watched, the greater the mortality rate.
Wrist-worn monitors are fine for recreational use, but probably won’t be replacing EKGs in the medical setting any time soon. While wrist devices may have not reached the accuracy of chest devices, both can provide valuable input for gauging exercise programs.
There is now have a body of peer-reviewed research showing that exercise therapy can slow functional decline, improve balance, and reduce the fall risk common with dementia.
In a review published recently by The Lancet, Dr. Chris Maher and colleagues state, “The simple portrayal of the course of low back pain needs reconsideration.” The notion of self-resolving back pain does not describe the normal course of the condition and it leads to self-care approaches shown to not be in the patient's best interest.
In reality, advice does not help patients with whiplash. Research shows that advice without rehab often results in higher healthcare costs and long-term whiplash morbidity.
Supplementation of vitamin D with calcium significantly reduces fracture rates. The effect on fall rates is less clear. Researchers conclude that supplementation with vitamin D3 in combination with calcium is prudent.
Among a test sample of healthy subjects age 67 and older, 10 days of bed rest resulted in more lean tissue loss than 28 days of bed rest caused in younger test subjects.
Struggling to hit your step counts? Counting steps with a fitness tracker doesn’t always inspire people to be more active. But a friendly competition may help, suggests a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Chronic pain conditions of the elbow, wrist, and hand are common. This includes tennis elbow, thumb osteoarthritis, and tenosynovitis (inflammation of the tendon sheath). Treatment guidelines recommend rest, so the “injury” can heal, but the scientific evidence may not support that advice.
Damage to the rotator cuff is a common source of shoulder pain. When it comes to fixing that pain, both physical therapy (PT) and surgery plus PT have been known to restore function and comfort to the shoulder. That creates a question. How do you know which approach is right for you?
Some people say knuckle cracking relieves pressure in their joints. Others like cracking knuckles right before getting down to business. Then there are the people who cringe at the sound of cracking knuckles and delcare, “That’s going to give you arthritis!” What is knuckle cracking exactly, and is it bad for your hands?
There is a well established correlation between reduced sleep hours and higher body mass index. Researchers explored the exact mechanisms and outcomes of this problem. Some calculations suggest that each month of poor sleep can add six poounds to a person.
Back to Action Physical Therapy explains exactly what carpel tunnel syndrome is what what can be done about carpel tunnel syndrome. Learn about causes, prevention, ergonmoics, and rehabilitation programs that can cut the risk of surgery by 39%. Also, learn about modality treatments shown to put carpal tunnel into complete remission in 74% of patients.
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to many health complications ranging from cardiovascular issues to joint pain. Exercise is as close to a magic pill as humanity has for fostering better health. Settings goals is a great way to keep motivated. Set reachable goals and add to those goals once they’ve been achieved.
Ankle sprains seem to heal on their own, but it’s usually an incomplete recovery. Waiting to see how well an ankle sprain heals on its own can be a costly gamble. Instability can cause bigger problems years later. Incomplete ankle rehab has been connected with increased risk of ACL tears and of knee and ankle arthritis.
Chronic inflammation is bad and can play a role in a variety of conditions. These include arthritis, asthma, and weight gain. Research has found that diet can play a role in inflammation. Here is a list of foods that are good at fighting inflammation.
Whether you are exercising vigorously or not, proper hydration is very important, especially in Texas. Dehydration can blunt the value of your exercise and even lead to health complications. A classic question on everyone’s mind is which is better for hydration: water or specially formulated sports drinks.
Chronic neck pain is common, and left unaddressed, potentially disabling. Causes can range from injury to tumors, but one common source is the way people sleep. Here are some tips to consider.
After age 30, most Americans lose 1% of their muscle mass per year, amounting to an average loss of 30% over their lifetimes. This leads to higher instances of chronic pain in middle-age adults and to fall injuries, disability and institutionalization in older adults.
