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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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PRE-RACE ASPIRIN FOR OLDER MARATHON RUNNERS
Tid Bits of Info Male runners are more susceptible to cardiac arrest than females. Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of cardiac arrest in male marathon runners over the age of 40. Low dose pre-race aspirin use might save lives by reducing the “stickiness”...
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GROIN PAIN, HIP PAIN AND THE RARE STRESS FRACTURE
Tid Bits of Info FNSF are uncommon, and it has been reported that less than 10% of all hip injuries. Some healthcare professionals suggest that as many as 75% of all FNSF are initially undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Tensile stress fractures are more involved...
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PROXIMAL HAMSTRING INJURIES
Tid Bits of Info There are 4 hamstring muscles and 3 out of 4 flex the knee and extend the knee. Upper hamstring injuries are rare, and it has been reported that less than 15% of all hamstring injuries occur in this area. MRI scans can accurately diagnose the...
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PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (PAD)
Tid Bits of Info PAD or Peripheral Artery Disease. 1 out of every 20 people over 50 years of age suffers from PAD. PAD is a form of atherosclerosis where plaque forms on the inside of the artery. Reduced blood flow from PAD can cause muscle cramps in the...
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2020 EXERCISE ROUTINE CHECKUP
Tid Bits of Info Strength gains occur several months after the strength program. VO2 max is very dependent upon genetics, but you can train the cardiovascular system to improve it. Max heart rate is 220 – your age. People ages 50-80 years old who have...
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DO ISOMETRIC EXERCISES BUILD STRENGTH?
Tid Bits of Info Isometric exercises are popular in rehabilitation due to the tension developed in the muscle but there is no joint motion. Isometric exercises are generally the type of contraction utilized it strength testing research to assess maximum force...
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