December 2014

Many people play sports in some way or another, whether they are playing for fun in their backyard or competitively on the field. Exercising by playing sports can be very beneficial to your health, but sometimes these benefits to your health are outweighed by negative aspects such as an injury. The severity of these injuries can range from minor to very serious, with some injuries requiring surgery to fully heal. These injuries may be caused from poor training practices, improper equipment, flawed techniques, or may just be an accident. Injuries can also occur when a person is not properly coached

Think you're alone in suffering from arthritis? You're not. People spend more than $130 billion—yes, billion—on arthritis treatments each year. So it should come as no surprise that physicians, researchers, and, well, the rest of us are always on the lookout for the latest ways to ease pain, no matter how costly they are.Arthritis shouldn't keep you on the sidelines of a vibrant, active life. You can combat the pain and stiffness with regular daily exercise. Start by separating truth from fiction and discover why exercise may just be the most effective means of dealing with the symptoms of arthritis.Arthritis Happens only

Falls are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization for seniors. The cost to treat a fall that requires hospitalization is estimated to range from $20,000 to $30,000 meaning that the Canadian health-care system spends more than $2 billion on the treatment of those hospitalized due to falls each year. For those who are injured but not hospitalized, many of the costs to patients and families are not covered by the health system. These include time off work to be with an injured loved one, costs of home care, medication and other out-of-pocket expenses. In fact, the financial consequences of falls

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a devastating and complex disorder. People with this have overwhelming fatigue and a host of other symptoms that are not improved by bed rest and that can get worse after physical activity or mental exertion. They often function at a substantially lower level of activity than they were capable of before they became ill.Besides severe fatigue, other symptoms of Chronic Fatigue include muscle pain, impaired memory or mental concentration, insomnia, and post-exertion malaise lasting more than 24 hours. In some cases, CFS can persist for years.It has not as yet been identified what causes CFS, and

From breaks to bruises, physical therapists are well versed in figuring out why and what causes many of the aches and pains of you experience.Armed with cutting edge equipment a huge background of knowledge, physical therapists can help diagnose and treat many common ailments and movement disorders, though their most useful tool for treatment may be their hands.Here's a quick list of the best therapy exercises given to patients to solve a wide range of issues.The Use of IceThe best use of ice is on injuries involving inflammation and swellings.Ice can be a major component of injury treatment. By constricting blood