Ancient Moves for Orthopedic Problems

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/02/health/02brody.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Many years ago I worked with Dr. Loren Fishman referenced in the above article, and agree that Yoga and alternative medicines are often very beneficial in healing and preventing injury.  I use Yoga and Pilates exercises with 90% of my patients in the clinic, and are often recommending it to patients at maintenance aftercare for injury prevention.  The symmetry of movements and three dimensional exercises keep our bodies functioning with proper alignment, flexibility and strength, the keys in injury prevention.

How To Exercise While You Sit

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ana-forrest/sitting-exercises_b_898857.html

The article above is a must read if you are stuck at your desk all day.  Learn great ways to stretch and move without even leaving your work station.

Bob Thomas

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/20/athletic-performance-and-the-monthly-cycle/

7 Ways Physical Therapy Can Prevent Surgery

http://equanimityoga.com/2011/07/7-ways-physical-therapy-can-prevent-surgery/

Exercises for Osteoporosis

PT program is designed to slow down the deterioration of bones.

Check out this article from Advance magazine:

Physical Therapists develop  individualized plans of weight-bearing exercises to slow down deterioration of the bones in the legs, hips and spine and in many cases, to rebuild bone density.Without bones, the human body would not have the power to sit, stand or move.