There’s an old wives’ tale that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. However, when it comes to humans, the body is capable of learning new strategies to adapt to changes brought about by aging. Older adults, in particular, are more prone than any other subset of the population to falling. However, by continuing […]
Hair Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Workout
Headphones? Check. Favorite Spotify playlist? Check. Don’t know what to do with your sweaty post-workout hair? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. And while it may be enticing to skip your workout because it can damage hair, or even because it is too hard to style appropriately, this can lead to a habit of workout neglect. […]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) treats a variety of medical conditions ranging from bacterial infections to arterial air embolisms. The use of hyperbaric oxygen has had increasing positive outcomes in clinical practice. Physicians are becoming continually more aware of its therapeutic mechanisms. HBOT also prolongs safe anesthesia and circulatory arrest during surgery (Gill, 2004). Hospitals typically […]
Balance Training with Bosu Balls
Resistance training is not limited to weights and machines. Training involving balls, unstable platforms, and other devices to create an unbalanced environment has become increasingly popular in training settings. A bosu ball, which is short for “both sides up,” is an excellent tool to incorporate into one’s workout. If implemented correctly, they can improve balance, […]
Prolotherapy: The Regenerative Injection Treatment
Individuals of all age groups can experience musculoskeletal pain. Many of the activities that we engage in have the potential to injure soft tissue structures like tendons and ligaments. These injuries tend to go untreated, yet soft tissue injuries are a major source of musculoskeletal pain. When weakened, they can contribute to joint instability and […]
Steps to Better Posture
You may or may not have heard the saying, “Sitting is the new smoking.” If we take a look at the modern American lifestyle, it’s obvious that sitting now dominates much of our activity. From meals to jobs to entertainment and transportation, sitting is a large part of both social and work life. A sedentary […]
OMT: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
The osteopathic medical practice offers more than conventional medicine. Physicians in this field are trained in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). This treatment targets structural dysfunctions or blockages which may be interfering with the body’s ability to heal. These can include lymphatic obstructions, segmental or regional restrictions of motion, muscle spasms, and structural irregularities. The application […]
Managing Stress With Fitness
Using tobacco products, consuming excess amounts of alcohol, and eating a poor diet are all common habits among Americans that are extremely detrimental to our health. However, there’s another that seems to be widely accepted yet not emphasized enough as equally harmful: Stress. How many times a day do we find ourselves checking our phones, […]
The Super Benefits of Swimming
It is a well-known fact that humans are composed of nearly 70 percent water. The earliest humans relied on water as a source of safety, food, navigation, and even recreation. This may not come as a surprise as about 70 percent of the earth’s surface is water. As we’ve evolved, water has become one of […]
How Workplace Wellness Can Boost Productivity
Many employers are loosely aware that fit employees are happier, healthier, and more productive than those who are not in good shape. However, you may be surprised to learn just how much of a difference workplace wellness programs can actually make. In fact, investing in your employees’ wellness can save you a great deal of […]