STICK WITH YOUR HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM!
Better adherence to recommended home exercises as well as being more physically active improves the long-term effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and/or knee, say researchers in an article published in the August issue of Arthritis Care and Research. Both within and after the treatment period better adherence is…
Aquatic Therapy for Hip & Knee Arthritis
Hip and Knee Arthritis, just like any other form of the disease, is extremely painful. Wear and tear on particular joints cause cartilage damage. That cartilage damage becomes inflamed, causing pain and discomfort from those experiencing it. The two most common types of is Hip and Knee Arthritis. Hip and Knee Arthritis affects people of…
PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR INCONTINENCE
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reports that pelvic floor muscle training, in conjunction with bladder training, resolved the symptoms of urinary incontinence in women. “The Annals of Internal Medicine is significant for many reasons, none more so than because it provides the highest levels of evidence to support the importance of…
METABOLIC SYNDROME ON THE RISE
A new study finds that 34% of US adults in government health surveys conducted between 1999 and 2006 had metabolic syndrome, up from 29% in similar surveys done between 1988 and 1994, says an article by Reuters Health based on a study in Diabetes Care. The syndrome is a collection of risk factors for type 2…
FOR DIABETICS: AEROBIC EXERCISE & WEIGHT TRAINING
Diabetics must be in the know of their vital health, nutrition, and exercise at all times. If you have diabetes, you likely know more about your health than the average person. What you eat and how much you exercise affects how you feel and live. It is important for you as a diabetic to maintain…
PT CAN HELP REDUCE FALLS
Primary care-relevant interventions that include physical therapy can reduce falling among community-dwelling older adults, say authors of a systematic review published in the December 20, 2010, issue (Vol 153 No 12) of Annals of Internal Medicine. The reviewers evaluated research published in 2003 and researched databases from the end of that review’s search date to…
STRENGTH TRAINING REDUCES PHYSICAL DISABILITY
Progressive resistance strength training appears to be an effective intervention to reduce physical disability in older adults, say authors of research published in the January 2011 issue of Disability and Rehabilitation. To maximize the effect, the authors suggest therapists use responsive outcome measures and a multi-component intervention approach. 2 reviewers independently researched data. The trial…
GAIT SPEED AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF ELDERLY ASSESSMENT
An analysis of 9 studies with more than 34,000 participants aged 65 and older suggests that gait speed may be an indicator of health of an older person. Published in JAMA and highlighted in USA Today, the study’s authors, which include APTA member Jennifer Brach, PT, PhD, GCS, say that “gait speed, age, and sex…
WOMEN’S HEALTH & PHYSICAL THERAPY
Womens health is a largely talked about topic. The September 17, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that nearly 24 percent of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders. It describes the percentage of women affected by pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence as well as…
EARLY PT CAN HELP KNEE SURGERY PATIENTS
Knee surgery patients have a long road to recovery ahead of them. Whether you are getting a total knee replacement or fixing your torn meniscus, the healing process takes time. Your knee is one of the most important joints in your body. The inability to bend or use your knees can make simple tasks such…
