Safe Exercise Guidelines For Seniors
New studies suggest that seniors may be able to slow the deterioration of bones and joints with exercise, but how much exercise will do the trick? We’ve got general...
Ask Physical Therapist Sam Olson: What Exercises Improve Balance?
Maintaining balance skills is important to stability and avoiding fall-related injuries. Physical therapist Sam Olson describes exercises everyone can do to improve their balance. In Minnesota, good balance is...
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Research Compares Non-Surgical Treatments For Shoulder Pain
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine compares the effectiveness of physical therapy versus steroid injections to treat pain caused by shoulder impingement syndrome. Shoulder impingement...
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Symptoms That Signal Overtraining
It’s great to have ambitious exercise goals, but it’s also important to pursue them realistically. We’ve got tips to help you avoid overtraining injuries. Anyone can overdo it while...
Non-Surgical Treatments For Osteoarthritic Knees
Twenty-one million Americans have osteoarthritis, and medicine offers a variety of conservative non-operative treatments to help patients manage their condition. Thirty years ago, the best treatment available for many...
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Exercise Goals For Osteoarthritic Joints
When your joints feel painful, it can be challenging to stick with your exercise program. Understanding the objectives behind your routine might be just the motivation you need. Exercise...
Diabetes and Your Bone Health
Only Type 1 diabetes is linked to low bone density, but recent research indicates that people with Type 2 diabetes may be at higher risk for fractures. More than...
Steps To Preserve Your Hip Joints Now, And Prevent Fractures Later
The risk of hip fracture increases as we age; here’s what you can do to stack the odds in your favor. A hip fracture is a serious injury, particularly...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: Can pre-surgical therapy improve my ACL surgical outcome?
We know that physical therapy after joint surgery is a critical part of the recovery process, but can therapy before surgery also improve our recovery? When a knee injury...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: What guidelines should I follow to add yoga to my exercise regime?
Curious about yoga? Dr. Skendzel and his team have some suggestions for safely making yoga a part of your exercise program. Fans of yoga abound, and speak passionately about...
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