Resistance can come from dumbbells, free weights or machines such as rowers. One example of a strength training exercise is ...

Osteoarthritis is a disease of the whole joint, typified by structural alterations in bone, ligaments, and joints, that render them weak. In its severe form, it is extremely debilitating for patients, ...

Decades ago, it was assumed that age and poor heredity were the causes of heart disease. In other words, lifestyle was not on the radar screen. However, after World War II, the incidence of heart ...

A recent randomized controlled trial reveals the potential of a program designed to connect patients who have breast cancer to needed exercise and rehabilitation services starting at diagnosis and ...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is without doubt a life-changing event. It impacts almost every aspect of life, and putting life back in order is challenging for those who are injured as well as their ...

From relaxing strained muscles through massage, to rebuilding strength with exercise, semi-pro rugby player and sports ...

New research shows that exercise-based cardiac rehab offers real benefits for people with atrial fibrillation, reducing the risk of recurrence and improving mental well-being, highlighting the need ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) gain clinical benefit from exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation without experiencing a rise in serious adverse events, according to a contemporary look at the ...

Hamstring rehabilitation exercises can aid recovery and help prevent future injuries. Rehabilitation protocols typically call for a combination of stretching and strengthening movements. While severe ...

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canada’s aging population combined with the desire to keep people in their homes for as long as possible presents an opportunity to expand virtual care across a ...