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Arthritis & the Benefits of Exercise
Read More: Arthritis & the Benefits of ExerciseArthritis affects one in six people and approximately 8.4 million young adults. In general terms, arthritis means joint inflammation. The term refers to more than 100 rheumatic diseases. These are conditions that affect the joints, muscles, tendons, and bursae. The warning signs of arthritis include recurring pain, tenderness or warmth in one or more joints,…
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Making a Wave in the Treatment of Hip Osteoarthritis in the Older Adult
Read More: Making a Wave in the Treatment of Hip Osteoarthritis in the Older AdultThe Effect of Aquatic Exercise and Education on Lowering Fall Risk in Older Adults with Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) The current geriatric population was once of the most athletically active generations to date among both males and females. As a result, many of the population >65+ have been diagnosed with varying severities and locations of osteoarthritis.…
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The Cost of a Fall
Read More: The Cost of a Fall“Fall” is Here: The Role of Physical Therapists in Reducing Falls Among The Elderly Population Every year, 1 in 4 older adults aged 65 or older fall, but only half tell their doctor about the fall. Of those falls, 20% result in serious injury, either a fracture or head injury, adding up to a staggering…
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Better Balance Now!
Read More: Better Balance Now!As we age the ability to maintain balance becomes more difficult. Many factors influence good balance, some of them are biological, and some we are able to influence and are able to improve. Balance and stability are important factors for aging adults to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Loss of balance is the primary factor in…
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