Injury Prevention
Traveling puts you at increased risk for blood clots (DVT or deep venous thrombosis), which can lead to a more serious pulmonary embolism (PE). But you can help to prevent blood clots by doing some simple exercises while you drive, ride or fly to your summer vacation. These can be easily remembered because they start …
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I frequent the gym during the busy hours of the early evening, when it seems everyone is there. So as I ride the bike or climb the stepper (if it happens to be open), I can’t help but notice the ever-growing line waiting for Zumba class. The class starts at 6 pm, but ladies start …
First, you should see your primary care physician. He/she will decide if you need a referral to a specialist. Second, consider your most conservative treatment options, such as medication and Physical Therapy (PT). There are several types of Physical Therapy options. If you have seen a Physical Therapist before and still have chronic back pain, …
Where do you store your toothbrush? Most of us store it right on the bathroom sink. Why do you store it there? Why don’t you store it up on the top shelf or down in the bottom drawer? Your answer gives a simple example of BODY MECHANICS! You store your toothbrush within close reach to make …
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Think about the position of your wrists/hands when you are going to sleep. Do you ever curl up in fetal position with your hands and wrists curled inwards around your chest? One of the treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome is a wrist brace/splint, which keeps your wrists in a straight or neutral position throughout the …
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Chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life, but it does not have to take over your life. Here are some practical tips to help you deal with chronic pain. 1. Know your treatment options. What treatments have you tried (medicines, therapies, surgeries, injections)? What doctors/specialists have you seen so far? Do not be …
Healthy Recipe: Grilled Chicken With Guacamole and Salsa First, season and grill your chicken breasts. Set aside. Chop up green pepper and tomato. Add fresh lime juice, salt, pepper and cilantro. Set aside. Mash avocado and mix with fat free sour cream and seasoning of choice. Slice the chicken breast. Cover with guacamole. Then top …
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There are several things to remember about your ideal weight. First, it is a number that YOU should choose. There may be lists, charts and guidelines for your ideal weight based on your height, but those are only tools to help you make your own weight goals. There is nothing wrong with being a few …
If you have knee pain of almost any type, one of the first exercises you would learn in Physical Therapy is a Straight Leg Raise (SLR). This exercise is done to strengthen the quadriceps muscle (quads) of the thigh and to provide stability for the knee joint. An added benefit is that it also strengthens …
If you are overweight but you do not eat very often, that may be part of your weight problem. Here are some helpful tips to help you eat more and still lose weight. 1. Do not skip breakfast. Eat a healthy breakfast very soon after waking up. Some ideas are 1 serving of whole grain …
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