Category: Exercise & Rehab
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Running Does Not Wear Knees Out
In an article published in Physical Therapy in Sport, the authors determined that running does not inevitably cause the knee cartilage to wear out. ~ Dr. Broussard The effect of running on knee joint cartilage: A systematic review and meta-analysis Physical Therapy in Sport Volume 47, January 2021, Pages 147-155 Xueping Dong Highlights · A…
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Exercise May Help Reduce Your Pain
If you want to be involved in helping your own pain, try exercise. An article published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, showed that exercise at the site of where you hurt, seems to be more effective than pain education, massage and stress management. ~ Dr. Broussard Pain sensitivity is reduced by exercise training: Evidence from…
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Neck Pain Responds to Exercise
Even though the researchers could not tell what the optimal dosage was for neck exercise, they do admit that neck exercise helps to manage neck pain. If you’re interested in seeing videos of some good neck exercises, go to my website at https://cajunchiro.net/exercise-instructions/, and scroll down to the Neck Exercises heading. Under that heading, take a…
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The Mose Effective Anti-Aging Workout, Backed by Science
MDLinx Connie Capone|August 19, 2020 Exercise is hard work, but it pays. Adding to the many reasons to get moving is compelling new research that has found that two exercise methods can slow the aging process by preventing cellular aging: high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and endurance training. What are these exercise methods, and why do…
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Yoga shown to improve anxiety: Study
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events|August 12, 2020 Yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, a condition with chronic nervousness and worry, suggesting the popular practice may be helpful in treating anxiety in some people. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a new study found that yoga was significantly more effective for generalized anxiety disorder than standard…
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12-Week Back Stabilization Program Helps Improve Strength and Reduce Pain and Disability
An article published in the Journal of Pain Relief concluded that after a 12-week back stabilization program, there was increased muscle bulk, muscle strength, reduced pain and reduced disability. I have a 12-week stabilization program at my website HERE. At the top of that page, there is a heading called Core Stabilization Exercises. I have…
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The Simple Strategy Scientifically Proven to Boost Your Mood
by John Murphy MDLinx July 7, 2020 Recent research shows that walking can help you live longer. But can walking also help you feel happier? Yes, it can, and in only 10 minutes—but there’s a catch. To get the biggest bang from your stroll, you need to do just a little bit more than put one foot…
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Aerobic Exercise Helps Migraine Headaches
Exercise often tops providers’ lists of recommended lifestyle modifications that help reduce migraine burden because it helps reduce inflammation. Rigorous aerobic exercise is sufficient to reduce migraine frequency, intensity and duration. And, the higher your intensity, the more benefit. If you can’t tolerate high-impact exercise, try something like yoga. Exercise is a reasonable evidence-based recommendation…
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Yoga Therapy Can Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis
This article published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that yoga can reduce disease activity to include stress and inflammation factors in rheumatoid arthritis patients. ~ Dr. Broussard Effect of Yoga Therapy on Disease Activity, Inflammatory Markers, and Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis The Journal of Alternative and Complementary…
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What Kind of Exercises Help With Neck Pain?
This study shows that motor control and segmental exercises are the most effective exercise training to reduce short term pain and disability due to neck pain. If you want to get started on some of these exercises, these three videos will provide a good reference: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. ~ Dr. Broussard…