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IMPROVING SLEEP FOR YOUNG ATHLETES DURING THE PANDEMIC
Tid Bits of Info 69% of all school-age children have some sort of sleep disorder. There are 4 sleep cycles and the 3rd stage is extremely important for healing and strengthening the immune system. Sleeping in a room temperature of 66 degrees F has been shown...
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RETURNING TO YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE COULD BE RISKY
Tid Bits of Info A simple formula for maximum heart rate is 220 – your age = max heart rate. If your last 2-3 repetitions of a 15 repetition set are difficult but you can do them with good form and no pain you have chosen the correct resistance....
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NECK PAIN DURING THE PANDEMIC
Tid Bits of Info The natural curve of the cervical spine is shaped similar to a “reversed” C. The human head weighs between 10-15 lbs. Computer monitors should be located approximately at eye level. Positioning your upper arms against the ribs helps to reduce...
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MANAGING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING THIS PANDEMIC
Tid Bits of Info Managing your mental health is vital because mental health disorders can affect anyone! Depression impacts more than 260 million people when there is no pandemic. Many mental disorders begin before the age of 14. The global economy loses more...
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ATHLETES WITH COVID-19: RETURNING TO SPORTS
Tid Bits of Info Studies have shown up to a 30% decrease in pulmonary function after being infected with COVID-19. Tele health has proven to be a successful way to initiate the rehabilitation process of a COVID-19 survivor. Elite athletes can continue to...
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REDUCING NECK AND BACK PAIN WHEN AT HOME
Tid Bits of Info Bad posture places abnormal stresses on your body and can cause neck and back pain. Bad posture can lead to an increased amount of fatigue and reduce the amount of oxygen in your blood due to a decrease in breathing efficiency. Poor head/neck...
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PHYSICAL THERAPY DURING A PANDEMIC
Tid Bits of Info Almost every insurance company is paying for these types of visits during the pandemic. Virtual visits will be approximately 45 minutes long, and you will be directed through an exercise program. In-home therapy is preceded by a screening...
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PHYSICAL THERAPY SAFETY DURING COVID-19
Tid Bits of Info Wash your hands numerous times per day for 20 seconds with soap and water and help to prevent the spread of the virus. Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol will kill the virus. Cover your sneeze or cough with a tissue and throw it away....
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HEALTHY HABITS AND COVID-19
Tid Bits of Info Corvid -19 can make anyone sick but the elderly (over 65 years-old) and people with certain pre-existing conditions are most susceptible. Social distancing means staying at least 6 feet away from another person. Hand sanitizer that has at...
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WHY DO WE HAVE AN OBSESSION WITH TOUCHING OUR FACE?
Tid Bits of Info Some people touch their face 24 times per minute. Touching our face changes the electrical current in the brain and helps us tolerate stress that is part of daily life. Be sure to clean your workspace with a disinfectant wipe and include your...
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