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Over 70% of American adults and over 18% of kids are overweight or obese. Here are 6 important things to be aware of regarding extra weight: • Increased weight increases cancer risk: Research shows increased Estrogen (fat cells produce Estrogen), increased Insulin (excess weight often leads to higher blood insulin levels) and Inflammation (excess weight can lead to chronic low-level inflammation) can at least double your cancer risk. • Fat cells are hard to lose: A Mayo clinic study found tha...
Your rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles and tendons that help keep your shoulder in its socket and allow you to move it in a circular motion. Some two million people a year seek medical attention for rotator cuff problems according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. Most rotator cuff problems are due to either tears or impingement. While full thickness tears often require surgical intervention, partial tears and impingements can respond to less invasive treatment like physical...
Is your warmup hitting a bucket of balls and taking some practice swings? The golf swing is a complex, full body motion that puts a lot of force through your body. Swinging a club without properly warming up increases your risk for injury. Try dynamic activities (one minute each) that increase heart rate to 60% of your maximum right before you golf: • Neck Rotation: Turn head side to side, hold for two seconds. • Torso Rotation: Feet shoulder-width, knees slightly bent. Hold club in front of...
Between work, family/friends and errands, it's understandable why weekend warriors cram all their physical activity into two days. Unfortunately, five days of inactivity, and being active on the weekend, often leads to injuries like hamstring strains, ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, low back and shoulder pain. To decrease chances of injury, try to maintain a basic level of fitness through general aerobic activity, strengthening and stretching throughout the week. Here are a few other tips:...
It's almost a reflex these days to pull out our smart phones when we're waiting for someone or standing in a line. But what's this modern convenience doing to our neck? A surgeon-led study assessed the effect surgeons' head/neck posture during surgery-a posture similar to that of smart-phone texters-had on their necks. Each degree our heads flex forward, staring at our phone below eye level, increases neck strain dramatically. When adult heads (weighing 10 - 12 pounds in neutral posture) tilt...
Did you know that 80% of Americans will experience significant back pain over their lifetime? Of those Americans that experience back pain, 54% of them spend their day sitting. Leaning forward in an attempt to get closer to the computer screen puts three to four times more strain on the lower back. The number of spinal fusions has been on the rise. However, experts estimate that fewer than half of them are appropriate and research confirms that the same proportion are successful. A recent 2017...
Did you know that not getting enough physical activity has been linked to illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's and high blood pressure? So how much activity is enough to help protect against diseases like these? The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults over 65 years need to do two types of physical activity aerobic exercise and strengthening. 1. Aerobic: Be active daily and perform your aerobic activity (walking, biking, tennis, gardening,...
Exercise has great benefits for your physical health but did you know it can benefit your mental health too? When you exercise your brain releases chemicals like endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine, which work together to make you feel good. Exercise on its own is not a cure for depression but research has shown that exercise can be as effective as medication for mild to moderate depression. The most prescribed antidepressants are SSRI drugs which work by increasing the amount of...
• Did you know that there is a rise in diseases in children that in the past had only been seen in adults? • Things like obesity, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure are being seen more frequently in children. • One of the best ways to decrease the incidence of these diseases is to ensure that your kids are getting enough physical activity. • The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that kids 6-17 years old participate in 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physica...
Hello Seeley-Swan and beyond community! For those of you I have not met yet I'd like to introduce myself and tell you about this great new feature available through the Pathfinder. My name is Kim Grover, PT, MPT. I am a physical therapist (PT) and the owner of Rejuvenate LLC. We provide physical therapy and massage services. We have been in business for over 16 years and have been privileged to serve the Seeley-Swan and surrounding communities. Currently our licensed staff includes Beth Layman,...
