LASportsAndSpineSleep is one of the key determinants of healthspan. The Big 4 are – Smoking, Nutrition/BMI, Slcohol, Physical activity/sedentarism. Sleep w/ stress & social participation make up the final S in SNAPS Together these can add nearly 20 years of life w/out disability. Put another way they prevent you from aging fast. Keep you’re biological … Read moreSleep expert Matthew Walker on the secret to a good night’s rest
Knee pain, arthritis, exercise. Great interview w/ an expert. Christian Barton PT. Dispelling myths. Exercise is healthy for cartilage. https://www.abc.net.au/…/melbourneweekends/weekends/11490688 — #Healthy_Aging #The_Inactivity_Crisis #Excessive_Imaging_for_Musculoskeletal_Problems #Management_of_Tendonopathy_and_Overuse_Injuries #Overutilization_of_Surgery #Knee Weekends Roll through your weekend in style. View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2019-09-15 22:46:16
Wow. Is this only going to be face to face? I’ll hope for an online version too! https://www.epidm.nl/en/courses/lifestyle-epidemiology/ #EpidM is offering a new #wintercourse on Lifestyle Epidemiology from 2020 onwards. A 3-day course on how to design studies, select appropriate methods to assess and analyse #DietaryIntake, #PhysicalActivity & #SedentaryBehaviours Info: tiny.cc/e35ncz #firstprinciplesofmovement #healthspan #healthylongevity #beatNCDs … Read moreWow. Is this only going to be face to face? I’ll hope for an online version too…
NCDs are the #1 threat to our healthspan. The 4 chief lifestyle factors are – Diet Alcohol Physical activity Smoking Optimize these to add nearly 20 years of healthy longevity. Our biological age can become younger! https://youtu.be/bFeiiPlnXhw #Healthy_Aging#The_Inactivity_Crisis Waking up and Walking the talk on NCDs Mini-film calling for urgent action to prevent and control … Read moreWaking up and Walking the talk on NCDs
Expert advice Exercise is the keyhttps://theconversation.com/its-not-just-athletes-who-get-achilles-tendon-pain-but-exercising-is-the-answer-119170 #Management_of_Tendonopathy_and_Overuse_Injuries#Foot_and_Ankle It’s not just athletes who get Achilles tendon pain, but exercising is the answer Achilles tendon pain is surprisingly common in people over the age of 50. Strength training can help you recover and protect against future injury. View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2019-09-05 … Read moreIt’s not just athletes who get Achilles tendon pain, but exercising is the answer
Take home points from new Clinical Practice Guideline, published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy ❇️ people with kneecap pain should engage in exercise-therapy, namely hip & knee strengthening ❇️ An exercise program that gradually increases activities such as running, exercise classes, sports, or walking, is the best way to prevent kneecap … Read moreNew guidelines for Runner
I’m always asked about ice be heat for treatment at home. Here is a modern guide. https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2019/04/26/soft-tissue-injuries-simply-need-peace-love/ #Management_of_Tendonopathy_and_Overuse_Injuries#Foot_and_Ankle View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2019-08-21 14:49:47
“Medicine is more inclined to attempt to cure instead of prevent. As a consequence, human beings are subjected to many chronic illnesses that could have been avoided by observing a few simple health rules. Being physically active should be part of a daily health routine, much like hand washing or wearing a helmet.” ❇️ A … Read moreExercise as medicine to be prescribed in osteoarthritis
A new patient education website has just launched from Australian back pain researcher Paul Hodges group. https://mybackpain.org.au/ Self care for LBP the the most effective strategy but there are many myths which are unmasked here. Frequently these myths such as ❇️ rest is best for back pain, ❇️ or you need an MRI to identify … Read moreHome
"The repeated failures of Alzheimer’s drugs in late-stage, hugely expensive trials, have forced Gandy and other researchers to recalibrate any optimism about finding a cure." "a growing consensus has emerged that, although a drug treatment is desperately needed, people can take concrete steps to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s. “Prevention is the key element … Read moreAlzheimer’s Meeting: Lifestyle Factors Are the Best–and Only–Bet Now for Reducing Dementia Risk
