In addition to everyday wear and tear, living is meant to stretch the body’s boundaries and test its limits. Young or old, injury inevitably occurs, often in the form of strains or sprains. The difference between a strain and a sprain is one of intensity and location. Strains cause the muscle fibres to overstretch and […]

Water exercise is fastly becoming one of the favorite mediums for workouts, rehabilitation and just having fun. Part I reported on a few of the ways that deep water and its no impact exercise is being used. Part II continues with additional reports. […]

Top athletes love water workouts because they provide an alternative to the stresses and pounding associated with workouts on land. Serious competitors count on deep water to counteract gravity and provide the high intensity training they need while minimizing risk of injury or reinjury. […]

The following exercises are examples of the strengthening routines commonly prescribed by physicians and physical therapists to help active people recover from rotator cuff injuries. (proteamphysicians.com)

Depending on the specifics of your injury, some or all of these exercises may not apply. Always check with your physician or physical therapist before beginning […]

People with ongoing or recurrent episodes of lower back pain should consider the benefits of walking as a low-impact form of exercise that can lead to weight loss. Aerobic exercise has long been shown to reduce the incidence of low back pain. However, people with low back pain often find some forms […]

By: Rob D. Dickerman, DO, PhD

Most physical therapy programs that are designed to treat low back pain and some radicular pain (pain radiating down the leg) while attempting to encourage weight loss will include a combination of the following types of exercise:
Stretching. Proper stretching of the muscles along with active […]

By: Rob D. Dickerman, DO, PhD

Physical therapy for the low back
Patients suffering from most types of low back pain are often referred for physical therapy for four weeks as an initial conservative treatment option before considering other more aggressive treatments, including back surgery. The goals of physical therapy are […]

By: Vert Mooney, MD

In addition to stretching, strengthening and aerobic exercises, there are several lifestyle guidelines that can help in the healing and rehabilitation process while achieving weight loss and health.

Manage anxiety about low back pain
Controlling anxiety and fear of re-injury and low back pain is very important to regain […]

By: Vert Mooney, MD

One of the keys to recovering from an episode of back pain or surgery, and to help avoid future recurrences of back pain, is to pursue appropriate rehabilitation and exercise for weight loss. A comprehensive exercise regimen should include a combination of stretching, strengthening and aerobic […]