According to the American Lung Association, about 37 million Americans are affected by pulmonary diseases. COPD (emphysema and chronic bronchitis) is the most prevalent. With the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, the number of individuals that may be affected by …
Read PostIf you have been to physical therapy, you likely got a home exercise program. Research says that if you do your home exercise program, you will have a significantly better chance of meeting your goals and feeling better. Not doing …
Read PostDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, activity levels dropped for a lot of people. Between stay-at-home orders, gym closures and working from home, people became more sedentary. On top of that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles, making staying …
Read PostYou know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here is just a sampling: Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression Helps control weight Prevents diseases like …
Read PostParkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurologic disease that develops slowly over years and affects the body’s ability to move. Individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may experience the following symptoms:1,2 Tremor, mainly at rest Bradykinesia, or slowness of …
Read PostMultiple Sclerosis (MS) occurs when there is an abnormal immune system response that targets an individual’s central nervous system and causes inflammation. When the central nervous system is targeted, it leads to an inability to send messages throughout our bodies …
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