Health blog Category: exercises
5 Ways to Strengthen Our Bones
Our bones change in their density all the time. Calcium is constantly being laid down and taken up by our bone cells on a daily basis. Bone growth is dependent on the amount of force and stress placed on the bones. This is why astronauts who are weightless lose a substantial amount of their bone mass in just a couple of weeks. Here is what we can do to ensure our bones are healthy and strong:
- Balance your calcium and magnesium intake.
Don’t Walk Away From Foot and Ankle Problems
Foot and ankle problems can make daily activities very difficult. Experiencing a sharp pain in the bottom of our foot when we take our first few steps in the morning, an unstable or painful ankle when walking or running, and difficulty balancing on one foot without holding onto something are all signs to seek help.
These are all signs of common foot and ankle conditions that we often treat in physical therapy. Although there are many contributing factors leading to the aforementioned symptoms, here is a breakdown of the most frequent causes of foot and ankle pain as well as resulting ankle instability.
Safe and Effective Exercises for Senior Citizens
Getting older certainly has its perks! There’s retirement, more time for family events and activities, opportunities to travel, and the ability to finally sit back, kick your feet up for a while and let your hard work pay off. Along with those many benefits though comes the challenge of remaining physically active. Inactivity increases with age. In fact, statistics show that roughly about one third of people 65-years-old is physically active. That’s in contrast to the roughly 80 percent of the general population.
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