Hospital Associated Deconditioning: Resistance Isn’t Futile!
Patient data points to physical therapy as a highly effective mechanism for combatting HAD. Undertaking a program of early and vigorous exercise during a patient’s stay is perhaps the best antidote to the pernicious deconditioning effects of prolonged hospitalization. Of particular interest is the finding that supervised high-intensity exercise is a highly beneficial addition to a patient’s physical therapy protocol, when fending off HAD. Perhaps we shouldn’t be so quick to associate age with frailty; it turns out the fountain of youth may lie within ourselves, if we are open to a little bit of huffing and puffing to uncover it.
AlterG in Aussieland: The Martin Cooper Story
Learn how Martin Cooper persevered through injury to represent his country in the mountain running world championship.
Banish Low Back Pain with AlterG
Research shows that low back pain is responsible for more disability than almost 300 other conditions, globally, and that a staggering 10 percent of people around the world suffer from lower back woes. An exciting new study points to a relatively simple solution: exercise.
Muscle Injury Treatment: Who Should Patients See For Relief?
When your patients suddenly get injured, they may wonder, “Who should I see about this?” Is it really bad enough to see a doctor? Is it minor enough that a…
4 Excellent Physical Therapy Patients You Probably Haven’t Considered
Physical therapy is about more than recovering from a torn ligament or sprain. It’s about restoring movement and strengthening people who are struggling with mobility and independence. Aside from injured…