Here’s an interesting infographic on the benefits of biking and the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. The image outlines how much Americans drive, how much pollution of this driving causes and how biking instead of driving can have a dramatically beneficial effect. Not only is biking better for the health of Americans and for the […]
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Here’s another nice infographic, this time about the perils of cushy running shoes. Barefoot or minimalist running is all the rage these days. This illustration points out some of the history of running shoes as well as a few common ailments that are now being blamed on the increased heel strike often associated with running
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An Epub ahead of print at the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) describes a study done comparing outcomes following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA; also sometimes known as TKR for ‘Total Knee Replacement’). Two rehabilitation protocols were followed by the two different groups in the study. The two groups 8 were age
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Physical activity is essential for combating many physical problems yet current figures suggest that older Americans aren’t getting enough. This infographic effectively breaks the numbers down for you. Highlights: 22% of those 65 and older report regular physical activity estimated cost of falling injuries by 2020 is $32.3 billion 4 in 10 of people 65
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This is a great infographic about the negative effects of sitting. It was created by Medical Billing & Coding and is definitely worth a look. A few of the interesting items on the graphic are: we spend more time sitting than sleeping sitting 6+ hours a day makes you 40% more likely to die within
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