http://www.healthzine.org/feed/ http://www.healthzine.org/ Every day new articles and updated info on all your health, beauty and fitness concerns. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:50:12 +0200 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:50:12 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-health http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-health It has perennially been said that “health is wealth”. Do you know why it is so? Because with good health, you can enjoy and savor life. In its simplest terms, you can enjoy a good quality of life and living becomes worthwhile. Being healthy is actually more than the state of your physical health. Health and fitness in its real sense is all-encompassing, or holistic, so to speak. You’ve probably heard of the words “mind, body and spirit wellness”. This is true wellness and with it comes countless rewards. Body, mind and spirit wellness- why is it called so? These three aspects comprise the total person which is you. Wed, 9 Jul 2008 05:24:44 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-therapist1 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-therapist1 What can be more rewarding than giving a person their life back. It’s not literally making the dead come back to life, but rather metaphorically. There are people who have had heart attacks or strokes and other debilitating ailments or perhaps accidents. These circumstances might have caused them to be incapacitated and disabled. So they may have become paralyzed or bed-ridden. Unable to go on with normal activities and daily routine. But life for these people can possibly be restored. Their functionality can be regained and they could be mobile again. And then enjoy how it is to go about like normal people in many cases. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:56:01 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/cardiac-rehab1 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/cardiac-rehab1 It’s an alarming fact that heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases have become more threatening. Such conditions now affect a larger percentage of people, and have instigated more damage. You may be one of those who’s had a heart attack, or perhaps somebody you know. And now after surgery, you look forward to living again. But it doesn’t come so easy though, as after a surgery you may feel tired and depressed. You could even be worrying about your survival. The last thing you would want to do is get on the treadmill. But on the other hand, exercising after going through surgery might be more motivating through a cardiac rehab program. Wed, 21 May 2008 09:21:42 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/rotator-cuff-injury http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/rotator-cuff-injury As a sportsperson or athlete, one is put to more risk for injuries. Say for instance, a weight lifter. When a weight lifter improperly executes their lifting, then they might sustain a rotator cuff injury. A rotator cuff injury is one of the most painful injuries that an athlete can experience. As there is much pain, it can get in the way of one’s normal activities. As an athlete, one’s sport might even be hampered. With a rotator cuff injury, an athlete may not be able to perform to their full potential. Even a good night’s sleep will not be enjoyed, as sleeping on the affected area makes it to the point of being agonizing. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:01:14 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/sports-injuries http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/sports-injuries People who are into sports are often vulnerable to sports injuries. Those who are into games or competitions often have to stretch their physical limits. This is the challenge of sports which many find stimulating and exciting. But then again, along with the skills and effort entailed of this is the risk of sports injuries. Perhaps it may be less taxing on athletes who are in their prime years. After all, they have the physical strength and endurance for it. But there are sportsters who are well out of their youth and even into their forties. Sports is exciting and challenging, and at their age, they still enjoy it. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:48:45 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/occupational-therapist http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/occupational-therapist There is a bright career prospect for those considering occupational therapy. In 2006, occupational therapists held 92,000 jobs, most of them working in hospitals. Others worked is various nursing facilities and schools. One out of ten therapists had more than one job. Employment opportunities in the said field are expected to rise beyond the average in 2014. There is an expansive growth in the number of people suffering from disabilities. This may have been brought about by an increasingly becoming stressful lifestyle. Such is why the demand for occupational therapists is also increasing. Hospitals hire such individuals to handle in-care critical patients. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:29:34 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-therapy3 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-therapy3 Accidents and injury, illnesses, surgery or disabilities can leave a person debilitated. But in some cases, the patients are able to regain their mobility and physical functionality, and this is with the help of physical therapy. On the surface, one may regard the therapy as an alternative or natural treatment. Unlike aromatherapy or herbal remedies and the like though, physical therapy is considered as a legitimate treatment. It is resorted to for treatment of bodily or physical disabilities resulting from diseases, injury or accidents. The benefits of this therapy have been recognized by much of the medical community. Exercises and activities are often involved to condition various parts of the body. Thu, 6 Mar 2008 04:49:51 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/sports-and-physical-therapy http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/sports-and-physical-therapy It can be engaging to get involved in sports. After all, it’s all about skill and endurance, not only physically but mentally and emotionally, too. The thing with sports is that you have to just keep on pushing and stretch your limits. Challenging is the best way to describe it. Being an athlete can be fulfilling, but yes, there are many challenges to contend with- the strain of training, the competition or event itself, and the risk (a big one) for injuries. Almost every athlete has gone through some sort of injury. It’s basically inherent to the vocation they have chosen to be in. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:39:28 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-therapy2 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-therapy2 There may be countless employment opportunities out there. But perhaps not many are promising. So when a student is out to get a course, they must think long term. Will their course land them in a stable job someday? And not only a job, but a career in which they can advance, and also fulfilling. When it comes to this dilemma, having a career in physical therapy can be a good option. The field of physical therapy is expanding with more demands for physical therapists. Primarily there are physical therapy aids and assistants, and there are physical therapists themselves. Physical therapy aids and assistants, they perform tasks as delegated by their supervising physical therapist. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:12:38 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-therapy1 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-therapy1 What exactly is physical therapy? Who needs it and who would benefit from it? How is physical therapy further categorized? How can you gain optimum results out of this therapy? Physical therapy is a form of treatment which would ensure that your body is optimally mobile. Physical therapy is also known as physiotherapy, and it can possibly preserve your age lifelong. And that’s literally speaking. Physical therapy is a form of treatment which advocates optimal functional mobility. It acknowledges this as an indicator of good health. What are the different massages involved in physical therapy? To know them, first you should know about the different forms of physical therapy. Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:53:21 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/pet-therapy http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/pet-therapy Pet therapy which is also known as AAA (animal assisted activities), AAT (animal assisted therapy) and animal visitation is widely known all over the world. Pet therapy has been known to deliver a host of benefits to a diversity of patients. Whether is the infirm, the elderly, a resident or hospitalized children, pet therapy is said to be effective. One who has had a pet may understand why. Keeping a pet at home can be a rewarding experience. Pets give unconditional love and loyalty. They are a constant source of welcome company. These same benefits of keeping a pet can be had with pet therapy. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:10:39 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/core-training http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/core-training There is a recent hype about core training. Informercial products are magazines often say that – core training. Through core training techniques, such companies promise to strengthen the “core”. What is the “core”, and why does it need to be strengthened with core training? Why should one even give a care about their core? Core training aims on trimming, firming and toning up the core. Such is the craze of the fitness industry. Skepticism is often the initial reaction with fads. Most people may regard the craze of core training with incredulity. But it turns out, core training has a basis. Fri, 9 Nov 2007 02:42:17 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/knee-replacement http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/knee-replacement Why does an individual need to undergo knee replacement surgery? Knee replacement surgery is otherwise known as total knee joint arthroplasty. This procedure is one of the most performed operations all throughout the world. Nearly 200,00 knee replacement surgeries are carried out annually in the United States alone. With the trend in medical tourism, many patients from the United States and UK go to India to avail of lesser expenses for knee replacement yet with equally efficient medical services. The procedure is used to address knee problems with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Such joint conditions generally cause a wearing and tearing down of the knee joint. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:39:17 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-therapy-jobs http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/physical-therapy-jobs Many promising individuals are in search of a stable, long-standing and fulfilling career. But as vast opportunities present themselves to those who are determined, one can be at a loss as to which field they are going to take part in. Well, they just might find what they are looking for by going into the field of physical therapy and doing physical therapy jobs. So why should one make a career out of doing physical therapy jobs? For one thing, when doing physical therapy jobs, one would have the honor of helping hundreds of possible clients ranging from a start athlete, a stroke victim, an injured fireman, a young mother or a premature infant suffering from birth defects. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:49:30 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/color-therapy http://www.healthzine.org/Physical-therapy/color-therapy Colors give us messages which we can instinctively understand. Whether they be dull or bright, they impart a certain sensation on us- either positively or negatively. For instance, after a long day at work and being all stressed out and exhausted, looking at the sky blue radiance of the afternoon horizon can give a sense of relief. Different colors affect us in different ways, and this is where the concept of color therapy comes in. Colors give off a life of their own and the good news is you can have access to color therapy methods at home through a home study course.