Michele Vita, PT, DPT, educates runners about the importance of proper foot health and a physical therapist's role in preventing and treating foot injuries that may result from running.
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SABCS: Vitamin D Level Linked to Breast Tumor Size
SAN ANTONIO -- Women who have higher levels of vitamin D when they're diagnosed with breast cancer appear to have smaller tumors, researchers said here.
"Lower vitamin D levels were correlated with much bigger tumors," she told MedPage Today. "We also saw that higher vitamin D levels were associated with better outcomes, but it wasn't significant."
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What is Anti-Gravity Running?
Anti-Gravity Running uses reversed engineered NASA treadmill technology to un-weigh runners up to 20% of their bodyweight, reducing stress on bones, joints and tendons. The world’s best distance runners have been using Anti-Gravity Running to improve their performances, as have many of the top collegiate programs. Anti-Gravity Running at Barr and Associates Physical Therapy is the first Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill available to the public in Volusia County.
Runners benefit from Anti-Gravity Running in many ways.
1) Competitive runners gain an edge by adding reduced-body-weight miles every week. More training…. less risk of injury. Paula and Kara even used Anti-Gravity Running during pregnancy!
2) Injured runners use Anti-Gravity, too, to maintain fitness by continuing to train at reduced body weights while also facilitating healing through natural exercise that increases blood flow throughout the body.
3) Even overweight out-of-shape potential runners are able to break the vicious cycle of not being able to start by actually starting at a reduced body weight. Beginning running that’s easy on the body!
Gravity sucks! Come experience the future!
Runners benefit from Anti-Gravity Running in many ways.
1) Competitive runners gain an edge by adding reduced-body-weight miles every week. More training…. less risk of injury. Paula and Kara even used Anti-Gravity Running during pregnancy!
2) Injured runners use Anti-Gravity, too, to maintain fitness by continuing to train at reduced body weights while also facilitating healing through natural exercise that increases blood flow throughout the body.
3) Even overweight out-of-shape potential runners are able to break the vicious cycle of not being able to start by actually starting at a reduced body weight. Beginning running that’s easy on the body!
Gravity sucks! Come experience the future!
Physical Therapy Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Live an Active Life
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Pain, fatigue, swelling and loss of function are common symptoms associated with the inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The disease impacts nearly 1.3 million Americans according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders.
Recent medical advancements have modified the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. These advancements may account for the decrease of physical therapists receiving referrals for RA patients. Yet, despite the decline, Dr. Iversen sees plenty of opportunity for physical therapists interested in working with RA patients. She states a growing number of studies demonstrate the importance of RA patients staying physically active and believes physical therapists are uniquely qualified to teach RA patients how to maintain physical activity and prevent deleterious effects of the disease.
Pain, fatigue, swelling and loss of function are common symptoms associated with the inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The disease impacts nearly 1.3 million Americans according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders.
Recent medical advancements have modified the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. These advancements may account for the decrease of physical therapists receiving referrals for RA patients. Yet, despite the decline, Dr. Iversen sees plenty of opportunity for physical therapists interested in working with RA patients. She states a growing number of studies demonstrate the importance of RA patients staying physically active and believes physical therapists are uniquely qualified to teach RA patients how to maintain physical activity and prevent deleterious effects of the disease.
Physical Activity Boosts Emotional Health
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As therapists, we frequently provide physical activities for children to promote muscle strengthening, range of motion, balance, motor skills and coordination. We must not forget that physical activity also helps to boost the social and emotional health of children. Physical, active play can help children to:
- express emotions such as smiling and laughing
- negotiate with peers during games such as turn taking, establishing rules of games, etc
- reduce stress
- elevate the mood
- establish feelings of pride and accomplishment by achieving goals such as climbing equipment or running around a track
- observe the children and see what they enjoy playing. Create more opportunities for what they enjoy.
- recommend "just right" activities for the children. Provide teachers and parents with a list of activities that the children can accomplish to help boost feelings of self worth. Perhaps provide some activities that may be a challenge so that children can have a sense of accomplishment of pushing themselves to achieve more.
- praise children when they achieve new motor tasks or skills
- add emotions to make believe active play i.e. be a silly troll, a happy princess or a miserable witch
- offer some activity ideas that all children can participate in regardless of motor skill to encourage peer interaction. This will help some children to focus on the social aspects of play without having to struggle with motor skills.
- keep children motivated and engaged. If certain activities are not encouraging active play, change it up to make it more active. Add more loose parts to play such as balls and hula hoops rather than relying on playground equipment to get children moving.
Physical Activity Boosts Emotional Health
Source
As therapists, we frequently provide physical activities for children to promote muscle strengthening, range of motion, balance, motor skills and coordination. We must not forget that physical activity also helps to boost the social and emotional health of children. Physical, active play can help children to:
- express emotions such as smiling and laughing
- negotiate with peers during games such as turn taking, establishing rules of games, etc
- reduce stress
- elevate the mood
- establish feelings of pride and accomplishment by achieving goals such as climbing equipment or running around a track
- observe the children and see what they enjoy playing. Create more opportunities for what they enjoy.
- recommend "just right" activities for the children. Provide teachers and parents with a list of activities that the children can accomplish to help boost feelings of self worth. Perhaps provide some activities that may be a challenge so that children can have a sense of accomplishment of pushing themselves to achieve more.
- praise children when they achieve new motor tasks or skills
- add emotions to make believe active play i.e. be a silly troll, a happy princess or a miserable witch
- offer some activity ideas that all children can participate in regardless of motor skill to encourage peer interaction. This will help some children to focus on the social aspects of play without having to struggle with motor skills.
- keep children motivated and engaged. If certain activities are not encouraging active play, change it up to make it more active. Add more loose parts to play such as balls and hula hoops rather than relying on playground equipment to get children moving.
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