Falls in the elderly are the leading cause of fatal as well as non fatal injuries. Thirty percent of people over the age of 65 will fall each year. The most ... Read More

Over the past few years the popularity of yoga has continued to increase with the general public. The medical benefits of yoga have also become well known by health care ... Read More

The benefits of stretching are many and have been proven through various studies over time. Stretching benefits people of all ages, and is intended for the young as well ... Read More

Stress fractures are among the most common sports injuries. They often result from participation in sports activities that involve running and jumping. Common risk factors in the development of stress fractures ... Read More

Adhesive capsulitis is a painful condition of the shoulder. It is characterized by shoulder joint stiffness that results in increasing loss of shoulder movement. Adhesive capsulitis is more common in ... Read More

Piriformis syndrome is a condition that results when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve and irritates the nerve fibers. This results in pain that starts in the buttock region ... Read More

Many studies have shown that exercise is beneficial for people with Alzheimer's disease. Along with cardiovascular fitness, increased endurance, and strength, people with Alzheimer’s disease get added benefits from exercising. Benefits ... Read More

Falls in the elderly are the leading cause of fatal as well as non-fatal injuries. The most common types of injuries sustained after falls include hip, spine, and wrist fractures, ... Read More

Your spine provides your body with structural support and protects your spinal cord. The spine consists of 24 bones known as 'vertebrae' which are stacked on top of each other. ... Read More