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Interval training is one of the more effective methods of exercise designed to boost metabolism and burn fat.  It also improves cardiovascular endurance. Used primarily for athletes to improve their speed and endurance, interval training has been adopted by individuals wishing to intensify and vary their aerobic workout routines.
This method of exercise consists of a [...]

Patients in our rehab program often display problems with balance. Poor balance in the elderly can be particularly dangerous, as it can contribute to falls and difficulty walking. In order to address a balance issue, it is necessary to pinpoint the cause of the disorder. Balance can be affected by the deterioration of the vestibular, nervous, or [...]

Feb. 29, 2012: North Broward hospital district- workers’ comp CEU lecture – Kalman Blumberg, MD on minimally invasive spine surgery

It may sound obvious, but when communicating with your health and wellness team, honesty is the best policy.
Using physical therapy as an example, it is important to provide your therapist with an accurate  assessment of  your symptoms and pain level. With this information, the therapist can better design an appropriate program for your specific needs. Patients may [...]

Why is a home exercise plan so important to the success of a physical therapy program?
To support a therapy program, patients will be provided with instructions on the exercises that they should continue to perform at home. The physical therapist will be specific with the patient as to the number of repetitions or weights to be [...]

If we’re lucky, we gain wisdom as we age. Physically though we go through changes that cause us to modify our approach to some things. But accommodations to the reality of aging does not mean that we should sacrifice our ambitions. We should not hesitate to try new things and set new goals. Constant striving [...]

Do you get frustrated by south Florida traffic? Travel and Leisure magazine just voted Miami as the #1 city for worst drivers. if you’ve been on the road lately, this statistic is pretty easy to believe.  Unfotunately, as much as you may be a defensive driver, auto accidents still happen.
Very often, these accidents result in [...]

When you are suffering from a low back injury, everything you do can be a struggle. Whether you are a man or a woman, you may not feel like being intimate because you are afraid of causing further injury. However, sex can be a great way to relax, since it releases powerful “feel good” endorphins. [...]

Thinking about your New Year’s resolutions? Consider Pilates. Developed in the early 20th century, Pilates is a great form of exercise to improve posture for people of all ages. While gym equipment focuses on strengthening the extremities, Pilates concentrates on the deep, supportive muscles of the entire spine. The aim throughout Pilates stabilizing exercises [...]

Competition can be a good thing. Let’s take college football, for example. This is the season when we root for our favorite teams, and curse the opposing rivals. And between all the cheers and jeers, we pass through the fall football season with a sense of energy that the long hot summer [...]