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PROXIMAL HAMSTRING INJURIES
Tid Bits of Info There are 4 hamstring muscles and 3 out of 4 flex the knee and extend the knee. Upper hamstring injuries are rare, and it has been reported that less than 15% of all hamstring injuries occur in this area. MRI scans can accurately diagnose the...
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PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (PAD)
Tid Bits of Info PAD or Peripheral Artery Disease. 1 out of every 20 people over 50 years of age suffers from PAD. PAD is a form of atherosclerosis where plaque forms on the inside of the artery. Reduced blood flow from PAD can cause muscle cramps in the...
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2020 EXERCISE ROUTINE CHECKUP
Tid Bits of Info Strength gains occur several months after the strength program. VO2 max is very dependent upon genetics, but you can train the cardiovascular system to improve it. Max heart rate is 220 – your age. People ages 50-80 years old who have...
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DO ISOMETRIC EXERCISES BUILD STRENGTH?
Tid Bits of Info Isometric exercises are popular in rehabilitation due to the tension developed in the muscle but there is no joint motion. Isometric exercises are generally the type of contraction utilized it strength testing research to assess maximum force...
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SHOULDER PAIN AND POOR POSTURE
Tid Bits of Info Impingement syndrome can develop if someone has “rounded shoulder” posture. People might need help to restore the normal motion of the shoulder via manual therapy which should be performed by a Physical Therapist. The use of computers and...
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HEAT MIGHT HELP BUILD MUSCLE MASS AND STRENGTH
Tid Bits of Info Building strength can take months to return to pre-injury status. Hypertrophy of a muscle occurs when the muscle cells “grow” larger due to the “over-load” principle. Atrophy is when the muscle appears to waste away or shrink. Atrophy can be...
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COLD WATER IMMERSION THERAPY
Tid Bits of Info Cold water immersion (CWI) is performed in 52 degrees F water and for a duration of 11-15 minutes. The main reason CWI “works” so well might be purely a placebo effect of getting in very cold water. The deeper the person is immersed, the...
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MAKING YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION HAPPEN
Tid Bits of Info Maximum heart rate is approximately 220 – your age. It will take roughly 6 weeks to develop biochemistry changes in the muscles that are indicative of “true” strength gains. Losing weight is usually the # 1 resolution. Increased muscle mass...
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FUN EXERCISE FACTS
When someone performs an exercise routine consistently there are many positive health results. The following are a few interesting facts about exercise: A pound of muscle burns three times more calories than a pound of fat. Having more muscle than fat means you can...
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TREADMILL VS. OUTSIDE RUNNING
Tid Bits of Info An average one-hour weight training session burns about 300 calories. A one-hour run burns about 600. Running shoes should be replaced yearly or every 2-300 miles regardless of the surface. Over 1 billion pairs of running shoes are sold every...
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