Current clinical literature is painfully lacking information regarding the efficacy of either physical rehabilitation or dietary intervention in the pathology of Parkinson’s Disease. The information in this article will pertain to the successes of a client under my supervision who has been following my training program for one year.
Two leading health concerns for senior citizens — osteoporosis (porous bones) and osteoarthritis (inflammation of the joints) – can be safely addressed by a yoga practice in which alignment and weight-bearing poses are practiced along with a gentle flow from pose to pose.
If I were to tell you that there was an endless supply of potential clients in a gym that would ask you to train them, would you take advantage of it? This endless supply of clients does exist in every gym and health club, but the willingness of every trainer to jump on-board doesn’t.
In personalized medicine, uncertainty is the rule, not the exception.
Mary has 20 years of experience in the industry, and has worked with many populations with ages ranging from 30s to 80s. She specializes in hip and knee strengthening post-PT/surgery.
As a sports dietitian, I rely on the research of exercise physiologists and sports scientists who study the best ways for competitive athletes to fuel their bodies to optimize their performance.
Over the last 12 years I have given hundreds of presentations to the autism community. From my first presentation till now, my message has been the same: Exercise needs to be a part of the daily routine for individuals with autism. However, merely saying that does not always connect with each person in the audience.
Have you ever had one of those days when you counted every second until work ended? The only thing on your mind was heading straight home to put on your most comfy lounge clothes, pouring yourself a tall glass of wine and watching one of your favorite evening shows while cuddled up to your favorite blanket?
As discussed in Part 1, postural imbalances are endemic in the Parkinson’s Disease population. These postural imbalances inevitably lead to an impaired ability of the individual to balance and increases the likelihood of both single-incident and recurrent falling incidents. Addressing postural imbalances is a powerful tool that the professional can utilize…