Walking three times a week ‘nearly halves’ recurrence of low back pain

❇️ Walking three times a week to ease back pain almost halves the risk of its recurrence ❇️ 7/10 who recover experience flare-ups within a year. ❇️ start with short walks then gradually increase the distance and intensity as your fitness increases ❇️ people who walked 3-5x/week, for an average of 130 minutes a week, … Read moreWalking three times a week ‘nearly halves’ recurrence of low back pain

“Exercise has a significant impact on intermediate disease markers in population…

“Exercise has a significant impact on intermediate disease markers in populations with overweight and obese. Compared with no exercise, exercise lowers total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, HOMA-IR, insulin, and HbA1c, and increases HDL in people with overweight and obese.” “Obesity is linked to multiple chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, … Read more“Exercise has a significant impact on intermediate disease markers in population…

We lose muscle strength, mass, & power as we age. This is a major factor in acce…

We lose muscle strength, mass, & power as we age. This is a major factor in accelerated aging, falls, fractures & frailty. If you want your health span to last your lifespan take care of your muscles. Did you know our muscles begin to atrophy by the age of 30? Muscle power is especially important. … Read moreWe lose muscle strength, mass, & power as we age. This is a major factor in acce…

10 Facts every person should know about back pain. Presented by patients

Back to basics: 10 facts every person should know about back pain SHARE THIS ????????BACK FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW PRESENTED BY PATIENTS https://youtu.be/Hif5Cxikdmo?si=dKwr_QzPjucvv3ab #Excessive_Imaging_for_Musculoskeletal_Problems #Overutilization_of_Surgery #Low_Back_Problems_and_Sciatica 10 Facts every person should know about back pain. Presented by patients View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2024-05-09 16:52:27

WHO’s Science in 5: Low back pain

WHO’s Science in 5: Low back pain. Drawing on principles from the WHO guideline on chronic primary LBP in adults. https://youtu.be/C1uRJXC19Bg?si=0xvAV8oNC3XmW52a #The_Inactivity_Crisis #Excessive_Imaging_for_Musculoskeletal_Problems #Overutilization_of_Surgery #Low_Back_Problems_and_Sciatica WHO’s Science in 5: Low back pain View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2024-05-05 22:39:47

How to Move Patients from Passive Management to Active Self-Management

Switch from “Find it, Fix It” to “Empowerment” “People living with chronic pain can change their pain experience by understanding the pain, reconceptualizing its meaning, and developing skills to self-manage it.” “While most helpful for acute pain, pain management that relies entirely on passive strategies is not always helpful in the long term for people … Read moreHow to Move Patients from Passive Management to Active Self-Management

Consensus Statement on Vitamin D Status Assessment and Supplementation: Whys, Whens, and Hows

Vitamin D update ❇️ Measurement of 25(OH)D has been recommended in patients at risk for deficiency. – for example, in older adults with decreased endogenous vitamin D production and prone to develop osteoporosis, in patients with parathyroid disorders and liver disease, and in patients with obesity (BMI > 40) ❇️ The most important risk factors … Read moreConsensus Statement on Vitamin D Status Assessment and Supplementation: Whys, Whens, and Hows

Muscle density, but not size, is independently associated with cognitive health in older adults with hip fractures

❇️ the state of our muscles may influence our brain’s health, particularly in older adults. ❇️ in individuals over 65 with hip fractures, those with cognitive impairments had lower muscle density, especially in specific hip muscles, compared to those without impairments. ❇️ This highlights the importance of maintaining strong and healthy muscles not just for … Read moreMuscle density, but not size, is independently associated with cognitive health in older adults with hip fractures

Can you heal an ACL tear without surgery? A new Australian study says yes, but not all surgeons are convinced

Can an ACL heal without surgery? Expert debunks another surgical myth. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-28/study-debunks-myths-around-acl-injury-healing-and-surgery/103773576 Full paper: bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/2/91 #Overutilization_of_Surgery #Knee Can you heal an ACL tear without surgery? A new Australian study says yes, but not all surgeons are convinced View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2024-04-28 15:05:57

Almost Half of Recreational Runners Get Injured—But That Doesn’t Have to Be the Case

Nearly half of all recreational runners sustain injuries, according to new research —knee injuries account for 27 percent of injuries and Achilles tendon and calf injuries account for 25 percent of injuries. Research from the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Sport Science at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden reported an analysis of those running … Read moreAlmost Half of Recreational Runners Get Injured—But That Doesn’t Have to Be the Case