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Medicine

Changing therapy practice to add higher-intensity walking improves early stroke recovery

A higher-intensity walking exercise program notably enhances mobility and quality of life for stroke survivors.

from99% Invisible

2 weeks ago

Exercise

Broken Plexus (1 of 3): Designing a Recovery Workbook to Work Out Optimal Routines - 99% Invisible

The Broken Plexus series provides valuable resources for individuals facing long-term recovery from brachial plexus injuries through assistive design initiatives.

4 months ago

Digital life

You Don't Have to Be Injured to Benefit from Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is not just for injuries; it also aids in prevention and maintaining movement efficiency.

fromScienceDaily

Medicine

Changing therapy practice to add higher-intensity walking improves early stroke recovery

A higher-intensity walking exercise program notably enhances mobility and quality of life for stroke survivors.

from99% Invisible

2 weeks ago

Exercise

Broken Plexus (1 of 3): Designing a Recovery Workbook to Work Out Optimal Routines - 99% Invisible

The Broken Plexus series provides valuable resources for individuals facing long-term recovery from brachial plexus injuries through assistive design initiatives.

4 months ago

Digital life

You Don't Have to Be Injured to Benefit from Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is not just for injuries; it also aids in prevention and maintaining movement efficiency.

Wearables

Injury Prevention Tips with Kate Edwards, DPT

Injury prevention strategies vary in effectiveness, with some being heavily promoted despite little evidence of benefit.

Digital life

How to Improve Your Hip Mobility

Hip pain often stems from weak glutes affecting hip function; strengthening is essential for mobility and injury prevention.

Agile

The 20-Minute Agility Workout

Agility training is crucial for preventing falls and maintaining mobility as we age.

Miscellaneous

9 signs your workout may be hurting you

Pain during workouts signals potential injury; stop and seek medical attention.

Dizziness after exercise should not be prolonged; consult a doctor if persistent.

fromStrength Running

Wearables

Injury Prevention Tips with Kate Edwards, DPT

Injury prevention strategies vary in effectiveness, with some being heavily promoted despite little evidence of benefit.

Digital life

How to Improve Your Hip Mobility

Hip pain often stems from weak glutes affecting hip function; strengthening is essential for mobility and injury prevention.

Agile

The 20-Minute Agility Workout

Agility training is crucial for preventing falls and maintaining mobility as we age.

Miscellaneous

9 signs your workout may be hurting you

Pain during workouts signals potential injury; stop and seek medical attention.

Dizziness after exercise should not be prolonged; consult a doctor if persistent.

more#injury-prevention

Mental health

fromwww.theguardian.com

Falling can be risky. Here's how to avoid it and what to do if it happens

Falls among older adults are largely preventable through awareness and proactive measures.

#pain-management

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

What is nerve flossing and does it help with nerve pain?

Numbness and stiffness in glutes may indicate nerve issues, potentially resulting from a tight sciatic nerve.

Alternative medicine

What Are the Benefits of Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is essential for pain management, mobility improvement, and injury recovery.

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

What is nerve flossing and does it help with nerve pain?

Numbness and stiffness in glutes may indicate nerve issues, potentially resulting from a tight sciatic nerve.

Alternative medicine

What Are the Benefits of Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is essential for pain management, mobility improvement, and injury recovery.

more#pain-management

#health

fromIrish Independent

Pope increases physical therapy as he marks start of Lent, Vatican says

Pope Francis is managing his health through increased physical therapy while remaining active in his duties.

fromBustle

8 months ago

Digital life

Do You Have A "Phone Pinky"? TikTokers Are Showing Theirs Off

Using your pinky finger to support your phone can lead to lasting damage known as 'phone pinky'.

The trend of 'phone pinky' illustrates a humorous take on common smartphone usage effects.

fromSun Sentinel

SF parents

Glued to your phone? UM doctor offers ways to alleviate 'tech neck' pain

Prolonged smartphone use can lead to 'tech neck' or 'text neck' due to poor posture.

Awareness and modifications in device usage can significantly reduce neck pain.

Miscellaneous

Try 5 exercises to fix knee pain and offset the damage of sitting all day, according to a physical therapist

Regular movement and exercise can prevent gym-related knee pain from a sedentary lifestyle.

fromIrish Independent

Pope increases physical therapy as he marks start of Lent, Vatican says

Pope Francis is managing his health through increased physical therapy while remaining active in his duties.

fromBustle

8 months ago

Digital life

Do You Have A "Phone Pinky"? TikTokers Are Showing Theirs Off

Using your pinky finger to support your phone can lead to lasting damage known as 'phone pinky'.

The trend of 'phone pinky' illustrates a humorous take on common smartphone usage effects.

fromSun Sentinel

SF parents

Glued to your phone? UM doctor offers ways to alleviate 'tech neck' pain

Prolonged smartphone use can lead to 'tech neck' or 'text neck' due to poor posture.

Awareness and modifications in device usage can significantly reduce neck pain.

Miscellaneous

Try 5 exercises to fix knee pain and offset the damage of sitting all day, according to a physical therapist

Regular movement and exercise can prevent gym-related knee pain from a sedentary lifestyle.

more#health

Career

fromPortlandTribune.com

Avis "Jane" Lostetter

Jane Lostetter dedicated her life to physical therapy, impacting many lives throughout her career until her passing at age 104.

fromYoga Journal

Yoga

Ease Muscle Tension With this Small But Mighty Tool

Myofascial release using balls can relieve muscle tension, improve mobility, and enhance overall well-being.

#strength-training

Digital life

Opinion | No One Tells You What Happens to Your Muscles in Your 40s

Aging significantly affects physical health post-40, leading to injuries despite active lifestyles, necessitating awareness and preventive measures.

fromBuzzFeed

Miscellaneous

14 Of The Best Dumbbell Sets To Upgrade Your At-Home Workouts

The dumbbell set includes a range from 5 to 25 pounds, ideal for various strength training needs.

Digital life

Opinion | No One Tells You What Happens to Your Muscles in Your 40s

Aging significantly affects physical health post-40, leading to injuries despite active lifestyles, necessitating awareness and preventive measures.

fromBuzzFeed

Miscellaneous

14 Of The Best Dumbbell Sets To Upgrade Your At-Home Workouts

The dumbbell set includes a range from 5 to 25 pounds, ideal for various strength training needs.

more#strength-training

#posture

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Stay Well: Why do I have a 'dowager's hump' and what can I do to fix it?

Hyperkyphosis can develop in individuals of any age due to various factors, including posture and lack of exercise.

frommindbodygreen

Miscellaneous

4 Simple Ways To Make Your Home Office More Ergonomic (Without Buying A Fancy Chair)

Proper postural alignment and switching postures can alleviate discomfort when working from home, even without ergonomic furniture.

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Stay Well: Why do I have a 'dowager's hump' and what can I do to fix it?

Hyperkyphosis can develop in individuals of any age due to various factors, including posture and lack of exercise.

frommindbodygreen

Miscellaneous

4 Simple Ways To Make Your Home Office More Ergonomic (Without Buying A Fancy Chair)

Proper postural alignment and switching postures can alleviate discomfort when working from home, even without ergonomic furniture.

more#posture

5 months ago

Medicine

$3 billion startup Sword Health cuts some physical therapists as it ramps up AI to treat more patients

Sword Health is reducing its physical therapist workforce to enhance patient management through AI.

#mobility

Digital life

How to Make Squats Easier on Your Knees

The squat is essential for mobility as we age and can be modified to accommodate knee pain.

Digital life

The Key to a Better Golf Swing? Loosen Up Your Spine.

Many golfers experience injuries due to the demanding physical requirements of swinging a golf club, which is exacerbated by limited mobility.

Digital life

How to Make Squats Easier on Your Knees

The squat is essential for mobility as we age and can be modified to accommodate knee pain.

fromNBC Sports Bay Area & California

Digital life

The Key to a Better Golf Swing? Loosen Up Your Spine.

Many golfers experience injuries due to the demanding physical requirements of swinging a golf club, which is exacerbated by limited mobility.

more#mobility

#brock-purdy

San Francisco 49ers

How 49ers QB Purdy fixed key throwing issue before 2022 NFL Draft

Brock Purdy's success as the 49ers' starting quarterback is significantly attributed to the physical therapy and guidance provided by Tom Gormely at CORTX Sports Performance.

fromESPN.com

fromNBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

How Caleb Williams, Brock Purdy and others are resetting the way quarterbacks prepare

Brock Purdy credits Tom Gormely's training for his growth from 'Mr. Irrelevant' to Super Bowl starter, emphasizing personalized physical therapy.

San Francisco 49ers

How 49ers QB Purdy fixed key throwing issue before 2022 NFL Draft

Brock Purdy's success as the 49ers' starting quarterback is significantly attributed to the physical therapy and guidance provided by Tom Gormely at CORTX Sports Performance.

fromESPN.com