Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows
Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging.
Foot strike pattern, shoe type may be associated with injuries in endurance runners
Results showed self-detection of foot strike pattern may decrease the risk of running-related injuries in endurance runners. However varying characteristics in footwear may impact athletes’ ability to accurately detect foot strike patterns.
Healthy lifestyle changes shown to help low back pain
A study has found that integrating lifestyle support into chronic back pain treatment helps reduce disability and improves quality of life.
How Do Physicians Perceive Physical Therapy? We Asked Them
Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.
7 hand exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome with pictures
Certain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercises include stretches, wrist extensions, hand squeezing, and more.
