As a small upgrade from the S-TRx, the S-TRc is developed with an added 2 HP boost. It furthermore features a low upkeep decking belt and an 8-character, simple to make use of, message window. Just like the S-TRx, it provides a joint friendly shock absorption system, adjustable fans, and …
Read More »How Much Physical Activity Do You Really Need?
Physical activity has recently come to be seen as one of the best forms of medicine available. Studies have shown that simply getting on your feet can ward off all manner of ill health, from cancers to cardiovascular diseases. But how much do you need to do to reap the …
Read More »Exercise May Tone Up Women’s Bodies and Minds
Young women who regularly exercise may have more oxygen circulating in their brains — and possibly sharper minds, a small study suggests. The findings, from a study of 52 healthy young women, don’t prove that exercise makes you smarter, researchers said. On the other hand, it’s “reasonable” to conclude that exercise …
Read More »Exercise decreases risk of injurious falls in elderly women
1. In this randomized controlled trial examining elderly women, exercise reduced the risk of falls requiring medical attention. 2. However, vitamin D supplementation and exercise did not significantly influence the overall rate of falls. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Falls in older adults result in great morbidity due …
Read More »Study: Costs reduced when low back pain treatment begins with physical therapy
A study in the scientific journal Health Services Research showed that initial referrals for physical therapy for patients with new episodes of low back pain (LBP) resulted in less than half the cost of imaging and generated lower costs associated with use of health care resources over time. Physical therapist …
Read More »Elliptical Bike: Trainer Exercise Fitness Machine Home Gym Workout
Special Feature Large, non-slip footplates Dual-direction: forward and backward elliptical action Adjustable resistance Stride bars for upper body sculpting 20″(w) x 40″(l) x 57″(h) Product Description Get in shape now from the comfort of your own home with the latest in fitness technology! This elliptical provides a unique and innovative …
Read More »Physical Activity’s Effect On The Brain: Seniors Who Exercise Protect Their Movement From Cognitive Decline
Damage to small areas of the brain known as “white matter hyperintensities” is often linked to problems with movement. As a person gets older, these movement problems, like difficulty walking or standing up, can have a detrimental effect on life. A recent study published inNeurology, the medical journal of the …
Read More »Exercise may help keep seniors moving longer despite old age brain decline
MINNEAPOLIS – Older people who are physically active may be protecting themselves from the effects of small areas of brain damage that can affect their movement abilities, according to a new study published in the March 11, 2015, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of …
Read More »Think Physical Therapy Before You Think Surgery
No, I am not saying that physical therapy should replace the need for all surgery. What I am saying is that in a lot of cases, especially when dealing with joint and muscle injuries, surgery may be postponed or even avoided by going to a trusted physical therapist first. Our …
Read More »The Relationship Between Physical Fitness and Financial Success
Each January, gyms fill up with New Year’s Resolutioners, eager to work off the pounds. As the year goes on, some of those gym members will fall away, their high aspirations of weight loss long forgotten. Yet research shows that excess weight may have an impact on more than your …
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