Category: senior physical therapy
Depression & Exercise
Depression is a debilitating disease that affects about 264 million people globally.1 It is a disease the affects the areas of the brain involved in mood, higher-order thinking, sleep, appetite, as well as behavior. It is thought to be the …
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Cognitive Changes with Multiple Sclerosis
One of the most common symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is cognitive changes; in fact, more than 50% of individuals with the disease experience some form of cognitive decline. Cognitive impairment may impact the following areas:(1) Information processing: making sense …
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Are Your Workouts Giving You What You Want?
How much thought have you put into the exercises you’re going to use for your next workout? Did you choose them yourself, or did you find them on the internet or in a magazine? What’s your workout designed for? Do …
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The Benefits of Exercise for the Heart
How does exercise benefit the heart when we exercise? Our previous two Heart Month blogs, “Love Yourself and Your Heart” and “I’m trying to exercise, but am I doing enough to keep my heart healthy?” looked at the importance of …
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Start Your Year With an Annual Movement Screen
Your car needs regular maintenance, so you probably have a mechanic. Your eyes and teeth are important, so you see your optometrist and dentist regularly. You get an annual physical from your family physician. You might even be getting ready …
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Go From Couch Potato to Couch Enabled!
Use these 4 exercises to increase your strength and flexibility! Many of us spend a portion of our day sitting in our favorite spot on the couch or recliner watching TV catching up on the news of the day or …
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