Category: Exercise & Rehab
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The faster you walk, the longer you may live
Monday 4 June 2018 A new study brings good news to walkers — and especially to those who favor a brisker pace in their strolls. The faster you walk, the more you may be prolonging your lifespan, the researchers have found. It’s a known fact that walking can help to protect our health and prolong…
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Does Running Cause Further Damage To Knee Arthritis?
The authors of this study wanted to find out if running caused damage to already arthritic knees in overweight men and women that were somewhat overweight. The runners ran at their own pace over a period of about 4 years. They concluded that knee pain improved and the x-rays did not show any more damage…
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Exercise Good For Hip/Knee Arthritis, PLUS much, much more.
Exercise is good medicine. This study found that, “physical activity and exercise therapy not only improve symptoms and impairments of osteoarthritis, but are also effective in preventing at least 35 chronic conditions and treating at least 26 chronic conditions, with one of the potential working mechanisms being exercise-induced anti-inflammatory effects.” ~ Dr. Broussard Physical Activity…
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Effect of Tai Chi vs Aerobic Exercise for Fibromyalgia
British Medical Journal — | March 23, 2018 Wang C, et al. – Experts undertook a comparative scrutiny of the effectiveness of Tai chi interventions vs aerobic exercise, a current core standard treatment in patients with fibromyalgia. Furthermore, they intended to contemplate if the effectiveness of Tai chi depended on its dosage or duration. Results…
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Running and fast walkingexercise strengthens the intervertebral disc
Slow running and fast walking at about 4.4 mph can strengthen the intervertebral discs. ~ Dr. Broussard Daniel L. Belavý Scientific Reports volume 7, Article number: 45975 (2017) doi:10.1038/srep45975 Abstract There is currently no evidence that the intervertebral discs (IVDs) can respond positively to exercise in humans. Some authors have argued that IVD metabolism in…
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Vigorous Physical Activity Associated With Healthy Spinal Discs
The spinal discs have a higher water content than unhealthy discs. The discs depend on movement in order to get the water and other nutrients into themselves. Physical activity, particularly vigorous activity, is beneficial in helping maintain disc health. If the spine doesn’t move around enough, the discs will tend to dry out and degenerate.…
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Osteoarthritis could be prevented with good diet and exercise
Date: May 12, 2017 Source: University of Surrey Summary: Osteoarthritis can potentially be prevented with a good diet and regular exercise, a new expert review reports. Osteoarthritis can potentially be prevented with a good diet and regular exercise, a new expert review published in the Nature Reviews Rheumatology reports. During the expert review, researchers from the University…
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Walking Just As Good As Back Exercises For Chronic Back Problems
Walking appears to be just as good as doing back exercises for your back pain. This is good news to add a variety to my back pain exercise programs ~ Dr. Broussard The effectiveness of walking versus exercise on pain and function in chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials…
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Walking Helps Back Pain
For back pain, walking is commonly recommended, and helps with pain, disability and fear-avoidance. Disability and Rehabilitation Pages 1-11 | Received 19 Dec 2016, Accepted 25 Nov 2017, Published online: 05 Dec 2017 https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1410730 The effectiveness of walking versus exercise on pain and function in chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of…
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What Kind of Exercises Help With Scoliosis?
This article concluded that Schroth exercises with bracing helped to improve scoliosis curves better than just bracing alone. Learn more about Schroth exercises here. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness of Schroth exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results from a preliminary study—SOSORT Award 2017 Winner Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2017; 12: 32. Published online 2017 Oct…