Tag: exercise therapy
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Exercise, Not Rest, Is Key to Managing Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Why Exercise Matters More Than Rest for Knee Osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is rising worldwide, and experts increasingly emphasize a simple, effective strategy: move more, not less. While rest might provide short-term relief after flare-ups, sustained exercise is the proven path to reduce pain, improve function, and slow disease progression. A growing body of evidence…
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Older Adults Prehabilitation Before Surgery: Feasible Pilot
New Hope for Surgical Recovery in Older Adults As the population ages, the medical community is increasingly focused on strategies to improve recovery after major elective surgeries. A new pilot study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society explored a multicomponent prehabilitation program designed for older adults. This program combines physical therapy, nutrition…
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Gentle Activity May Help Rebalance Brain Fatigue
Understanding Brain Fatigue: Beyond Muscle Tizz Fatigue affects about 1 in 4 people at some point, especially those living with long‑term health conditions or serious illnesses. Yet fatigue isn’t simply “being tired.” It often stems from the brain’s protective mechanisms, signaling the body to slow down before something goes wrong. A new study from the…
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Two Hours of Exercise a Week Slashes Joint Pain and GP Visits, Study Finds
Two hours a week: a simple, powerful prescription for joint pain A major analysis suggests that a structured, two-hour weekly exercise program can significantly ease joint pain, reduce visits to the GP, and lower sickness absence for people with hip, back, or knee problems. The findings come from a 12-week trial in Greater Manchester, where…
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Two Hours of Exercise a Week Can Cut Joint Pain, GP Visits, and Sick Leave: Why the NHS Should Embrace Structured Activity
Two Hours a Week: A Simple Prescription with Big Payoffs Researchers have found that people suffering from hip, back, or knee pain who engage in two one-hour exercise sessions each week for 12 weeks experience notable improvements. The data come from a large analysis in Greater Manchester, where over 40,000 individuals participated in a structured…