Trying to figure out which exercise is best for seniors or the elderly can sometimes be confusing. Older folks generally will have pre-existing conditions that may give some pause before starting out with an exercise program. Then again, with our modern obsession with fitness and efficiency, we generally have a view of exercise that one, […]
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There’s a lot going on in our bodies. Some of what’s happening, we have no idea or even thought of yet. Then, there’s other aspects and processes that we are just starting to scratch the surface on. I recommend taking about 20-30 minutes to watch this video. It’s a fascinating look into what is happening
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Long sitting is where the legs are extended straight in front of the body while in a sitting position. The reason why I included it in this glossary is because you may hear a clinician or health care professional refer to it when talking about bed mobility. Many caregivers and recipients frequently try to get
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Gait training is teaching a person how to maximize their ability to walk safely. It includes several components of walking that most of us take for granted. In no particular order, gait training includes aspects of simply standing, balance, posture, weight shifting, coordinating certain movements, vision (where applicable), and confidence. Therapists can instruct in safe
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The spine is divided into 4 general sections: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, and Sacral When you hear a clinician or health care professional using the term “cervical” you may get confused and think that they may be talking about women’s health. This is because the term sounds so similar to cervix and the same word is
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The short answer is that “bilateral” means “both sides”. It’s a phrase that you’ll hear therapists or doctors use when they are talking about “both sides” of the body or both body parts. For instance, a person with a spinal cord injury that happens to be a paraplegic has weakness or absence of strength in
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