1. Frequent Mobility in the Day…Prolonged sitting results in negative effects on our body such as muscle stiffness, back pain, neck tightness, and decreased motion. One way to counteract the effects of sitting is by incorporating more movement throughout the day.
Easy Seat Exercises to Try on Long Flights
Here are 4 seated exercises to beat stiffness on long flights. Try to complete a set of 20 repetitions of each exercise on both legs per hour and also get up each hour if possible. Also dress comfortably to prevent compression of blood vessels and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and prevent a potential deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
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In a new study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy running is not only beneficial to your overall health, but can be also be of benefit to your knees and hips.
For more information, click on the following link to access the full article:
http://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2017.0505
The epidemic of opioid abuse in the United States has pushed the CDC to establish new guidelines for providers to prescribe opioids to patients with chronic pain. Among the guidelines to use restraint when prescribing these medications that cause dependency and more times than not, addiction, the CDC is also encouraging providers to try other alternatives. Physical therapy can help patients not just relieve the pain, but also manage it and improve the quality of their patients’ lives.
By: Dr. Nicole-Bortniker-Wolfin. PT DPT
Your hip joint is a ball and socket joint, consisting of the femur (the ball) and the acetabulum (the socket). The hip is designed to withstand an incredible amount of force. In fact, an activity as simple and low impact as walking, can impart 1.3-5.8 times your body weight onto your hips!
Located between the two bones, which make up your hip joint, are articular cartilage and synovium. The synovium is a thin lining that produces fluid for the cartilage, minimizing friction and allowing for smooth movement of your bones. The articular cartilage provides a protective cushion which accepts and dissipates the forces imparted on the hip joint. These structures are crucial in maintaining hip health.
By: Danielle Spagnolo, PT, DPT, OCS
We are going to discuss and review chronic/overuse injuries that occur in athletes and have a direct impact on sports training and performance.
Chronic or overuse injuries develop over a period of time. A common consequence of high level training is repetitive micro-trauma to the involved tissues. Provided the bone or soft tissue gets adequate rest and nutrition, no real injury occurs. However, if the recovery period is inadequate or deficient in any way, these micro-traumas can develop into a much more involved injury. This injury takes a longer time period to heal and can subject the athlete to the detrimental side effects of inactivity.
Falls Prevention in the Elderly
1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 fall every year. These falls can lead to tendon tears, fracture, or worse, head injury. After falling, the individual may experience pain, limited mobility, and difficulty performing daily activities.
1. Monitor adjustment – Make sure to adjust your computer monitor so the top of the screen is at eye level so you do not feel the need to tilt your head down or up to read the screen. Monitor stands are available online and can make a big difference.
2. Adjust arm rests – Having a computer chair with adjustable armrests is useful because when adjusted properly there is a significant reduction in stress on the shoulders. The arm rests should be adjusted so when you are using your mouse/keyboard your elbows rest comfortably on them. A table attachment can also be useful if you are unable to purchase a new chair with adjustable arm rests.
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