When someone becomes hospitalized, regardless of the reason, they are bound to spend more time cooped up in bed with less opportunity for mobilization. This can lead to a loss of aerobic fitness and increased muscle atrophy. Studies have shown that one way to improve the effects of inactivity during hospitalization is to focus on […]
For people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, maintaining daily physical activity is an important part of managing the progression of the disease. However, as the effects of the disease do progress, it can become more difficult to keep up with a routine that gets them active. When taking part in traditional activities becomes more difficult, […]
Physical therapy and exercise are a necessary part of day-to-day life when recovering from a stroke. A physiotherapist will work with a patient to recover some of their mobility, leading to an improved quality of life. Although there are many different exercises and tools one can use to help further their recovery from a stroke, […]
For those living with cerebral palsy, tight muscles and poor coordination is a major part of everyday life. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to effectively remedy these day-to-day struggles with spasticity. One of the most common practices when it comes to helping a cerebral palsy patient cope with their excessively tight muscles is to use […]
Spasticity is a condition that affects more than 12 million people worldwide because of a variety of chronic diseases and conditions, accidents or deconditioning, particular those particularly those who have cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, strokes or traumatic brain or spinal cord injury. For example, nearly 80 per cent of those with CP or MS are […]