No additional improvement in pain scores was reported in this study. Continue reading Adding acupuncture to physiotherapy to treat osteoarthritis of the knee
Category Archives: Exercise
Weight loss study uses the Internet
This is for residents of San Diego County in California. Continue reading Weight loss study uses the Internet
Benefits of drinking milk after resistance training
More fat loss and greater muscle gain compared to soy or carbonated beverages is reported in this study from McMaster University Medical Centre in Hamilton, Ontario.
Of course, this is skim milk. Continue reading Benefits of drinking milk after resistance training
Defining the effects of caffeine in exercising adults
It’s commonly recommended that exercising adults and athletes avoid caffeine because it’s a diuretic, and might exacerbate dehydration and hyperthermia.
Researchers from the University of Connecticut reviewed the literature. Continue reading Defining the effects of caffeine in exercising adults
Activity guidelines for healthy adults under age 65
The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association have updated their physical activity guidelines. Continue reading Activity guidelines for healthy adults under age 65
Benefits from creatine reported outside sports medicine
In patients with polymyositis and dermatomyositis — conditions characterized by weakness and swelling of limb and neck muscles — taking creatine supplements enhanced the benefit of exercise. Continue reading Benefits from creatine reported outside sports medicine
Prolotherapy and low-back pain
When combined with spinal manipulation, exercise, and other co-interventions, prolotherapy may improve chronic low-back pain and disability.
Think of it as complementary therapy for complementary therapy. Continue reading Prolotherapy and low-back pain
The long-term effect of selenium on diabetes risk
An article in the Annals of Internal Medicine reports, “Selenium supplementation does not seem to prevent type 2 diabetes, and it may increase risk for the disease.” Continue reading The long-term effect of selenium on diabetes risk
The importance of exercise in any weight control program
In the short term, exercise alone or exercise plus diet result in more weight loss than diet alone (10 kg [4.5 lb] vs 2 kg [1 lb]).
Here are some other highlights from an article by Dr. John Jakicic, Director of the Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh.
Continue reading The importance of exercise in any weight control program
Dissapointing recommendations to treat Alzheimer’s disease
These recommendations, from a group of experts, take a narrow view of Alzheimer’s disease. They focus on early detection and the use of existing prescription drugs.
That’s fine as far as it goes, but what about those with advanced Alzheimer’s? Why not develop a more comprehensive approach?
If I might quote Paul Harvey, “here’s the rest of the story.” Continue reading Dissapointing recommendations to treat Alzheimer’s disease
The contribution of physical activity to weight loss
Drs. Victoria Catenacci and Holly Wyatt from the University of Colorado at Denver reviewed the literature and came to the following conclusions. Continue reading The contribution of physical activity to weight loss
Sound advice for achieving weight loss
So many options, so little success.
You can follow any program you want. But here are some common sense recommendations from NutritionData.com. Continue reading Sound advice for achieving weight loss
Gliding exercises to treat carpal tunnel syndrome
For the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), triple therapy that combines splinting with nerve-gliding exercises and ultrasound is superior to dual therapy that includes splinting plus nerve-gliding exercises or ultrasound. Continue reading Gliding exercises to treat carpal tunnel syndrome
Want to raise HDL cholesterol? Exercise longer
HDL is “good” cholesterol because it picks up excess cholesterol in your blood and takes it back to your liver for disposal.
Dr Satoru Kodama and colleagues from Ochanomizu University in Tokyo reviewed the literature to find the best way to raise HDL cholesterol using exercise.
Here’s what they found. Continue reading Want to raise HDL cholesterol? Exercise longer
Using creatine to treat dermatomyositis and polymyositis
The former produces skin inflammation and muscle weakness. People with the later condition get weakness of limb and neck muscles, with muscle pain and swelling. Continue reading Using creatine to treat dermatomyositis and polymyositis
CholestOff reduces cholesterol, but not as much as advertised
I received some emails promoting Nature Made CholestOff. It contains plant extracts called phytonutrients, specifically phytosterols and phytostanols. They work by reducing the absorption of LDL “bad” cholesterol and total cholesterol from the intestines.
The ad emphasizes a 24% reduction in LDL cholesterol when combined with diet and exercise. However… Continue reading CholestOff reduces cholesterol, but not as much as advertised
CAM options for acute low back pain
Dr. Scott Kinkade from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas has reviewed all the options in American Family Physician.
Here’s a summary of his conclusions as they relate to CAM. Continue reading CAM options for acute low back pain
Exercise does not alter lesions in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients
Dr. Laura Podewils from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia says “there is relatively consistent evidence suggesting that older persons who engage in regular or high levels of exercise have a decreased risk for dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, compared to older persons who are inactive.”
OK, but her research shows that physical activity has no effect on the rate of lesion progression in elderly people with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment. Continue reading Exercise does not alter lesions in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients
Recommendations to prevent heart disease in diabetics
The American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association each published guidelines for cardiovascular disease prevention.
Now, they have combined their guidelines, and here are highlights from the recommended lifestyle modifications. Continue reading Recommendations to prevent heart disease in diabetics
Why not exercise during kidney dialysis?
The benefits include increased muscle mass, strength, quality of life, and other aspects of health that are important to people with kidney failure.
Brilliant! Continue reading Why not exercise during kidney dialysis?