What is diaphragmatic breathing? The diaphragm is a large muscle that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities and it plays an important role in breathing. To inhale, the diaphragm contracts and pulls down to increase the volume of the lungs. This increased volume allows air to naturally flow into the lungs.
CBD, or cannabidiol is one of hundreds of known phytocannabinoids, naturally occurring therapeutic compounds, that can be found in the cannabis (hemp) plant.
Winter months are usually peak season for the cold and flu. Here are some everyday preventative actions to stop the spread of germs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you had to choose to be in freezing weather or in hot summer weather, which one would you pick?” — I eventually ask this question to every patient who is set up on ice or heat during their physical therapy treatment.
This is a question I get almost every day; “When can I get back to playing golf?” or “When can I get back on my surfboard?”. These are tough questions to answer on your own especially if your favorite recreational activity is the reason why you’re at physical therapy right now.
So you just started physical therapy for your knee replacement and this means you can’t workout while you’re completing your rehab.
The ketogenic diet is a lifestyle that promotes and maintains ketosis. What is ketosis? Ketosis is the burning of fat stored in the body as opposed to the burning of glucose from carbohydrates.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) accounts for 80% of reported dementia in the geriatric population globally (Gill & Mahdi, 2014). Thanks to the research of Dr. Alois Alzheimer and other neuropathologists, it has been commonly accepted that the accumulation of amyloid plaques (Aβ) and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) are responsible for the onset of AD. As these plaques
It’s all about your rotator cuff strength! Rock climbing is quickly becoming more popular as a sport, with indoor climbing gyms making it more accessible than ever.
WHAT TYPES OF STRETCHING ARE THERE? Dynamic stretching is a form of stretching to improve mobility while moving through a range-of- motion. It usually is done in a manner that looks like the activity or sport waiting to be performed.
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