Therapeutic Resources Blog
Seeing How The Brain Responds To Hugs Could Lead To Better Autism Diagnosis
December 16, 2014
Thanks to new research, we may be able to see autism in the same way we see a broken ankle on an X-ray. Read More »
To Stay Energy Efficient As You Age, Keep On Running
December 15, 2014
Walking is a simple thing that becomes really, really important as we age. Being able to get around on our feet for extended periods of time not only makes everyday life easier, it's linked to fewer hospitalizations and greater longevity. As we get older, though, the body takes about 15 to 20 percent more energy to cover the same terrain. Read More »
Broken Hips: Preventing A Fall Can Save Your Life
December 12, 2014
A fall from a chair or a bed may not seem like a death sentence — but for an older person it can be. Falls are the leading cause of death from an injury for older Americans. For women, it's especially bad: Three quarters of those with hip fractures are women. For many, the broken hip starts a chain reaction — usually because older people also suffer from underlying conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, hypertension or dementia. Read More »
Does Stretching Prevent Injury in Exercise?
December 11, 2014
Touching one’s toes or moving the head in a circle feels positively blissful to most healthy adults. But the benefits of stretching are much argued in the halls of kinesiology departments and fitness centers across the country. One professor of sports medicine at the University of Virginia, Jay Hertel, explains the upside of a full range of motion and why sometimes feeling good is enough reason to get those shoulders rolling. Read More »