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Monday, June 17th, 2013
Wii, Kinect and SimplyHome – the next level in independent living
Wii, Kinect and SimplyHome – Tech-savvy Seniors (via http://send2pressnewswire.com)
No Comments » - Posted in Exercise,Technology by physioweb
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Holiday Health Hazards
It may be the most wonderful time of the year but it’s not a time without it’s health hazards. From decorating injuries, to travel risks, to elevated stress levels and the dangers of overeating, there are many dangers that accompany the holiday season. This festive infographic was created by MastersInHealthcare.com and outlines some of the [...]
No Comments » - Posted in General,Infographic,Prevention by physioweb
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
How to Use a Foam Roller Like a Pro
Foam rollers are a common sight in many settings around the world such as gyms and physical therapy / physiotherapy departments . You’ll often see people lying on them and rolling various parts of their bodies on them, often while making interesting faces. If you’re interested in how they’re used to target specific muscles and [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Exercise,Infographic by physioweb
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
High Intensity Interval Training Guide
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is used by many athletes, both professional and amateur, as well as those training for weight loss or better health. There are many studies showing it’s effectiveness. Have you ever wondered why interval training is so effective or about different HIIT programs? This infographic may answer all of your questions [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Exercise,Infographic by physioweb
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
Common Running Injuries (Infographic)
Running is one of the most common forms of exercise in the world. You can do it almost anywhere and need very minimal equipment. Judging by the latest barefoot or minimalist running trend, some would argue that you don’t need any equipment at all. This infographic illustrates some of the more common running injuries, how [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Exercise,Infographic,Prevention by physioweb
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
The Health Effects of Caffeine
Coffee and/or tea are a part of the daily lives of most of us. The caffeine found in these drinks is often given a bad rap when it comes to health effects. This infographic aims to illustrate some negative effects of caffeine consumption as well as point out some other interesting caffeine facts including some negatives of [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Diet,Infographic by physioweb
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
Working Out in the Workplace
Most people spend a significant portion of their workday sedentary. Just because people are at work doesn’t mean they can’t get any exercise at all. This infographic shows some simple exercises that can be done while at your desk job and also describes some of the most common chronic injuries that happen as a result [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Exercise,Infographic,Prevention by physioweb
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
Physical Therapy in the United States
Many infographics are over-long and get a bit boring. This one is short and to the point. Here’s a nice little infographic that illustrates two major components of physical therapy in the United States: breakdown of where physical therapists work comparison of physical therapist to other health care professions One interesting factoid that it also points [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Infographic by physioweb
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
Mobile Devices and Your Health
Are mobile devices destroying your body? This infographic illustrates the effect that using a wireless or mobile device has on your health weather it be postures used when using the devices, the dangers of being distracted by our smartphones, or even their effects on our eye site, your hearing and your sleeping. We spends countless [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Infographic,Prevention,Technology by physioweb
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Bone Facts – Infographic
Here’s a nice little infographic on bone facts. Many of the facts are well known but there are a few that may surprise you. Have a read. How many did you know? You may also be interested in: Sitting is Killing You (infographic) Free your feet: why running shoes do more harm than good (infographic) [...]
