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This article originally appeared in the December 2015 issue of Generations Magazine Statistics show that a majority of U.S. patients who require an amputation are age 65 and older. Amputation will likely intensify feelings of dependency, depression, and helplessness: I’m too old now to learn to live without a limb. Who cares anyway? Who knows how many years I have to live? Limb loss is a serious challenge, and the more flexible and open-minded you are, the more quickly your body will heal and your lifestyle will adjust. A positive outlook and hard work can improve one’ recovery. Take 71-year-old [...]
This article originally appeared in the October 2015 issue of Generations Magazine. Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. The American Academy of Pain Management estimates that more than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Patients often explore multiple options for relief, but pain medication continues to be the mainstay of chronic pain management in the U.S. Forty years of research supports the efficacy of cold laser therapy or low-level laser therapy (LLLT). It is a proven analgesic, anti-inflammatory and effective healing regimen. There are many modalities for pain management, but cold laser is unique [...]
This article originally appeared in the August 2015 issue of Generations Magazine. Golf is a popular sports activity. Unlike most sports, it can be played throughout the golden years, if you can avoid injury and stay in shape. The American Physical Therapy Association says that older golfers often forget that while their passion for the game remains high, their bodies have aged. As we age, we lose flexibility, muscle mass and strength. Because the golf swing’s extreme bending and twisting movements are not natural for the body, senior golfers are at a greater risk of injury. Correct body mechanics on [...]
This article originally appeared in the June 2015 issue of Generations Magazine. The knee is the most often replaced joint in the body. Usually, total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is performed when people have knee damage and pain caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or alignment problems in the leg that make walking or performing daily activities difficult. Successful recovery requires a considerable investment of time and energy in rehabilitation following surgery. A strict timetable of exercise, rest and medication is crucial to heal muscles and tendons. Your physical therapist can speed up your return to normal activity and help make [...]
This article originally appeared in the April 2015 issue of Generations Magazine. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 33 percent of adults 65 and older suffer from osteoarthritis (OA). Mayo Clinic reports that OA is the most common form of arthritis, when protective cartilage wears down, creating “wear-and- tear” pain, discomfort and fatigue. Aquatic therapy is an effective treatment for OA, giving patients improved mobility, reduced pain and greater flexibility. You might think exercise at a high intensity level would exacerbate the pain. Not so. A recent groundbreaking study published in The Journal of Strength [...]
This article originally appeared in the February 2015 issue of Generations Magazine. The letters “p” and “t” for physical therapy should NOT be confused with “pain” and “torture.” Unfortunately, many people will share their horror stories of how painful their experiences were. The old-school approach of “no pain, no gain” has been scientifically disproven. Stretching a muscle until it hurts will not get good results. Pain is the body’s way of telling the brain that tissue damage is occurring. When you experience pain, your body’s protective mechanisms take over, often inhibiting the strength and mobility of the damaged area. Believing [...]
This article originally appeared in the December 2014 issue of Generations Magazine. If starting a new exercise routine is part of your self-improvement plan this year, you may want to consider Ai Chi. Ai (meaning “love”) Chi (“breath/essence/ being”) is a graceful form of aquatic exercise that involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner using deep breathing and accompanied by relaxing music and low lighting. It combines Tai Chi and Qi Gong concepts of positioning and controlled motion, carried out while standing in shoulder-deep warm water. Ai Chi is an efficient program that: Increases oxygen and [...]
This article originally appeared in the August 2014 issue of Generations Magazine. Retired Chief Justice Ronald T. Y. Moon performing back stabilization exercises following a compression fracture to the Lumbar Spine. Many will experience some kind of lower back pain at some point in their lives. If a back injury has short-circuited your daily activities or regular workout routine, aqua therapy might be a good alternative during the healing period. Water exercises for back pain are diverse and should be tailored to the individual and specific condition. For a more effective workout: Choose a heated pool with multi depths: Warm [...]
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