Many people believe that since walking is something that they have been doing for most of their lives, no one needs to teach them how to walk again after an injury. Unfortunately, most injuries to the spine and lower extremities do alter walking mechanics and can lead to additional disability if ... Views: 2679
For years, the prevailing wisdom was that men and women became weaker and weaker with age. But more and more research has revealed the benefits of exercise on not only a person’s quality of life but also their longevity.
The benefits of strength or resistance training have been especially ... Views: 3058
Along with the “joys of pregnancy” can sometimes come the not so joyful pain and dysfunction associated with it. Some women experience low back pain, sacroiliac dysfunction, sciatica (pain, numbness or tingling down the leg) and even carpal tunel syndrome. Many women feel these are ... Views: 3248
Water is a wonderful environment to perform exercise. Most people who have splashed around, floated or swam in a pool of water are keenly aware of the buoyancy and resistance to movement that water provides. Buoyancy and drag forces, combined with water pressure, are some of the unique ... Views: 2412