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In the United States, 11.2 million people were diagnosed with obesity and/or diabetes over the last year.(1,5) These are primary risk factors leading to stroke and total joint replacements, adding another 8 million people per year.(6,7) This means that the
Sam is a 90-year-old client of mine who comes into the clinic every day, walks for 30 minutes on the treadmill, then jumps on the elliptical for 15 minutes following by another 15 minutes on the stationary bike. After he’s
geriatrics\ ˌjer-ē-ˈa-triks , ˌjir-\ : a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people.
What does the word geriatric mean to you? Oftentimes, it comes with
For many exercise professionals, the goal of training and educating clients is to improve health, increase strength and performance, and improve fitness parameters. The concept of reducing injuries may not be high on their radar screens.
A stroke is an obvious turning point in most survivors’ lives. In a best-case scenario, it can be as minor as a mild concussion. At worst, it is a disabling brain injury that leaves the person incapable of caring for
According to the CDC, during 2019-2021, 1 in 5 adults in the United States experienced doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Since then, the number has consistently increased! The latest statistics from Health.Gov estimate the number of reported arthritis diagnoses is now 1 in
Is there such a thing as an anti-inflammatory diet? While there is no specific “diet” that people with arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) should follow, researchers have identified certain foods that can help control inflammation. Many of them are found
We all love our mobility because it offers us the freedom to move more freely and live more fully. When we are young we can run, jump, climb, skip and move our body in all directions, freely and easily. As we grow
If you work with people living with Parkinson’s disease then you’ve learned that every PD “fighter” experiences their own unique combinations of symptoms. Someone might have a tremor, hypophonia, and cognitive issues, while another struggles with rigidity, balance, vestibular issues
Bill walked into my client’s fitness studio clutching two things: a book and a small piece of paper.
With a sheepish look, he revealed, “My doctor gave me your book and this script to contact you. That was almost a year
