Survey Finds No Link Between Distance Running and Arthritis Risk
A survey of marathon runners found no association between a history of running and an increased risk of arthritis.
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Defying Gravity with Aquatic Therapy
Kaila Morin, PT, DPT, CBIS, takes a deep dive into the benefits of aquatic therapy to help speed recovery for neurorehabilitation patients.
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How 9 Olympians and Paralympians Practice Self-Care
Here’s a roundup of top self-care practices from nine top athletes who are competing in this winter’s Olympic and Paralympic games, according to Everyday Health.
Cerebral Palsy Rehab for Kids Gets a Wii Boost
Therapy based on the Nintendo Wii Balance Board could help improve balance in children with cerebral palsy, according to an analysis published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology.
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8 Clues to Spot Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
These eight bullet points help identify the probable causes of pelvic floor dysfunction and possible treatment by a PT.
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Don’t Like (or Can’t) Exercise? Soak in a Hot Tub Instead
Soaking in a hot tub for 60 minutes may provide similar post-activity cardiovascular benefits as 60 minutes of cycling. This news could help people who are not able to exercise due to their health, according to University of Oregon researchers, in a study published in Journal of Applied Physiology.
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6 Ways to Get Gardening Muscles in Shape and Prevent Injuries
Before digging, pruning and planting, make sure you’re ready for the work. Here are 6 ways to prepare yourself, AARP notes.
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This High-Intensity Wheelchair Workout Takes Only 10 Minutes
The following workout for people who use wheelchairs takes only 10 minutes and requires just a few light dumbbells. Read more about it at popsugar.com.
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‘Exercise Protein’ Reveals Target for Reversing Age-Related Decline
Humans express a powerful hormone during exercise, which when given to mice improves their physical performance, capacity and fitness. These findings could present new possibilities for addressing age-related physical decline, researchers suggest.
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Continuous Passive Motion Machines 101
What are continuous passive motion machines, and what do they do? Healthline shares the latest research and how you can use CPM when recovering from knee, elbow, hip, or shoulder surgery.
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Frozen Shoulder According to Dr. Oz
Television’s Dr. Oz sounds off about at-home treatment for frozen shoulder. Does he know his stuff?
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New PRO-PODS Exercise Tools Aim to Relieve Tension and Improve Balance
Sold as a pair, OPTP’s new PRO-PODS Release & Stabilization Tools feature a textured domed top and a smooth, flat bottom. They can be used for light massage to relieve muscle tension throughout the body and to perform exercises to help improve balance and stability.
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Fit Glide by Bob & Brad Offers Low-Impact, Low-Extremity Rehab
Now available from OPTP, Minneapolis, FitGlide by Bob and Brad is an easy-to-use tool designed to aid exercise and rehabilitation of the lower extremities.
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Athletes On Wheels Make Coaches Nervous
When an athlete who uses a wheelchair rolls into a gym it can make coaches nervous about several different things. It doesn’t have to be that way.
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SPIRE IA Receives VA Grant to Fund Adaptive Sports Program
SPIRE IA (Institute and Academy) has received a grant from the Veterans Administration to support its Veterans Sports and Fitness Training Program, according to a news release.
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The Pandemic Safe Pool
Rachel Mertins, PT, DPT; Albert Cruz Recio, MD, RPT, PTRP; and Christy Sachs, TRS, provide a therapist’s guide to aquatic therapy for patients with spinal cord injuries in the midst of COVID-19, in this feature for the Fall 2020 Rehab Management Product Guide.
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Returning to Sports Following a Pandemic-Induced Hiatus
Andrew L. Hutchinson, PT, DPT, SCS, provides a call to action for physical therapists, in this feature for the Fall 2020 Rehab Management Product Guide.
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OPTP Introduces New Hanging Handles by Bob & Brad
The Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad are an exclusive new training product created by physical therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck. Available from OPTP, Minneapolis, they provide a simple, easy way to perform exercises to help decompress the thoracic and lumbar spine (mid- and low-back) and promote the health and range of motion of the shoulders.
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