How Exercise Can Help Improve Your Quality Of Life
Exercise is the miracle cure we've always had, but for too long we've neglected to take our recommended dose. Our health is now suffering as a consequence.It can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer by up to 50% and lower your risk of early death by up to 30%. It's free, easy to take, has an immediate effect and you don't need a general practitioner to get some.If you're not sure about becoming active or boosting your level of physical activity because you're afraid of getting hurt, the good news is that moderate-intensity
Physiotherapy For Snowboard Injuries
Snowboarding injuries are more common among novice boarders than professionals. Some reasons are improper balance, conditioning and not wearing proper gear. Snowboarding injuries may run the gamut from contusions, concussions, fractures to spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries. There are a number of factors that can predispose the snow enthusiast to injury and the most common include: The amount of time spent snowboarding without rest Snowboarding above ability level Improper or faulty equipment Dehydration/fatigue Snowboarding off trail or in closed areas Failure to observe posted warning signs of the mount responsibility conduct code Fortunately, most injuries are minor and can be treated
3 Common Sports Injuries
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
Busting Myths About Arthritis
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
Fall Prevention And How Physiotherapy Helps
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