VITAL SIGNS

Fitness: A Walk to Remember?

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Study Says Yes

By PAULA SPAN

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/08/health/research/08fitness.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

In healthy adults, the hippocampus — a part of the brain important to the formation of memories — begins to atrophy around 55 or 60. Now psychologists are suggesting that the hippocampus can be modestly expanded, and memory improved, by nothing more than regular walking.

The Role of Physical Agent Modalities in Therapy

PAMS are useful in treating complex conditions.

The above is a great article explaining the different modalities (Electric Stim, Ultrasound) used in conjunction with other treatments by physical therapists.  In my clinic, modalities when used, are a small portion of a patients treatment but are also the most questioned parts of the treatment.  (What does this do? How do you know it works?) Here in detail explains the benefits of each modality.

Phys Ed: More Bone (and Less Fat) Through Exercise

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/02/phys-ed-more-bone-and-less-fat-through-exercise/

Need more  motivation to get to the gym, or just up off the couch…. then read Gretchen Reynolds article in the NY Times.

Study: Lumbar Disc Disease May Be Genetic

Another answer for the common question…

why do i have back pain?

Study: Early PT for Back Pain Reduces Future Health Care Use

Are you in danger of a “dead butt”? Read the following article if you are an avid runner.  You may be missing important cross training to help you run faster, longer, and pain and injury free.

When the Diagnosis Is ‘Dead Butt Syndrome’

By JEN A. MILLER

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/21/when-the-diagnosis-is-dead-butt-syndrome/?partner=rss&emc=rss