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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a clinical condition characterized by excessive fatigue and body pain. It is often preceded by a viral illness and is associated with symptoms like muscle aches and pains, joint pains, difficulty sleeping and at times, depression. CFS symptoms last 6 months or longer and typically have a distinct period of onset, often during periods of additional stress. The symptoms are unpredictable and can vary from mild discomfort to excruciating pain. Depending on its severity, this condition has the potential to alter...
February is American Heart Month, so what better way to celebrate than exercising for a healthy heart. When it comes to your loved ones, the health of the heart is extremely important. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States, according to Center for Disease Control (CDC). A sedentary (inactive) lifestyle is the biggest cause of heart disease. Fortunately, this is something we can change. Regular exercise can: • Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system • Lower blood pressure • Improve muscle tone and strength • Str...
The science of healthcare is constantly evolving. Treatments are improving, and advances in science now allow individuals to live longer. Physical therapy has seen significant changes, and is now considered an accepted form of treatment for many conditions. Physical therapy can help reduce pain, improve mobility and help patients to live happier, healthier lives. Physical therapists help improve quality of life through optimization of movement. As the new year unfolds, we hope to get the opportunity to inspire you, and your family to enjoy the...
The hamstring muscles, located at the back of the thigh, are comprised of three muscle groups. Injuries to these muscles are common in athletes participating in sports such as football or basketball. They are also common in ‘weekend warriors’ and individuals who participate in walking, jogging or running without a period of adequate warm up and stretching. This muscle group allows your knee to bend, and plays a critical role in every activity involving the lower body. Your hamstrings are contracting every single time you take a step, climb a f...
Getting your child involved in sports is an excellent way to encourage exercise and prevent childhood obesity. To determine what your child will enjoy participating in, help him / her decide by accompanying the child to different games and a variety of sports. The more sports and environments the child is made aware of, the higher the probability that the child will be able to pick a sport and enjoy it. It is important to make sure that the child’s sporting activity is age appropriate. In general, toddlers (aged 2-5) are too young to c...
It’s the New Year, and it’s also time for a flurry of resolutions. You’re probably thinking about how you can become healthier, be more pain-free, and move better than you do right now. Great thought! To help you along, here are 15 tips to improve your health this year: • A gradual, personalized exercise program that takes into account your anatomy and physiology is important. Your physical therapist can conduct an evaluation and assist with this. • Make yourself accountable to someone other than yourself. Log your exercises (either at home o...
Do you find that daily activities have become painful due to joint pain? Arthritis, injuries, and overuse of muscles and joints can cause discomfort and limit mobility. In some cases, standing, walking, climbing stairs and bathing can become painful. When conventional (non-surgical) treatments are no longer working, a joint replacement may be recommended. In this procedure, an orthopedic surgeon replaces the original joint with a prosthesis (artificial joint) made of metal or high-quality plastic. Knee replacement surgery tends to be common,...
