Injury
A senior-friendly workout to improve movement and prevent injury
(BPT) – Exercise is good for everyone, but seniors with mobility or balance issues may wonder what kind of exercise they can do that will be safe, easy and effective. Jogging outdoors, running on a treadmill or lifting weights at the gym aren’t always practical — or enjoyable — activities for everyone. However, one type […]
New form of treatment to reduce risk of surgery-related ischemic brain injury?
Ischemic brain injury due to heart and vascular surgery cause more than 100,000 deaths annually in Europe and the United States. In addition, approximately 10-20% of patients undergoing heart and vascular surgery — at least 1.5 million people in Europe and the United States every year — suffer from ischemic brain injury as a side-effect […]
Preventing and Treating Lower Back Pain
It’s very easy to injure your back while exercising if you’re not careful. Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is one of the most common post-workout complaints. This pain is usually caused from exercising in the wrong way, lifting weights that are too heavy, or from not properly warming up before you get started. Either […]
Fitness Tips For Injury Prevention And Extra Comfort In Your Ski Boots!
30 August 2013 It’s time to get fit for the snow… here’s Dr Craig McLean with same valuable and timely advice By Dr Craig McLean, fitness expert for the Ski Club of Great Britain and sports injury chiropractor. Now you’ve heard that preparing your body for skiing is a great idea for preventing injury and […]