We should not immobilize or boot people who genuinely do not need it.
"To make matters even worse, older individuals who were immobilized for two weeks experienced not only a reduction in muscle mass but also a decline in muscle strength that was the equivalent of ∼2-3 years of normal aging"
Sarcopenia is awful enough... we shouldn't contribute to it.
From Molecular To Physical Function: The Aging Trajectory: Link in reply
ACL Rehab. Bilateral squats with uninvolved leg elevated, creating slight split squat position, putting more emphasis on the leg that is on the ground. Good early quad stimulation for involved leg to target improved involved leg stability.
I'm a longevity scientist, and no one realizes just how crucial mitochondrial health is to longevity and daily energy levels...
Here are 7 science-backed methods to naturally boost your mitochondrial health:
Chronic fatigue isn't normal.
Yet most people accept being half-alive, drowning themselves in coffee just to make it through another day.
This stops today.
The real reason you're always tired (and the permanent solution): 🧵
Another key to stimulating lymph flow is EXERCISE.
Proper movement can reduce symptoms like fatigue + puffiness from lymph swelling by ~50%.
Walking, yoga, and especially swimming.
Moving in water is excellent due to the pressure on the different lymph nodes
CDC is very angry at certain new papers being published
But they are more angry at the fact that these papers challenge their narrative
They aren't sure whether or not these papers are legitimate science
That appears to be a secondary concern
Still my favourite clinical question. When do we need to be specific with our treatments? When do we have fewer options on exercise selection?
https://t.co/ylQc8DJZyx
Continuing the theme on patient handouts / signposting for info.
This is a great source of info I signpost patients towards for LSS that was developed by the man who knows all you need to know about stenosis @adamdobson123
"Shoulder, back, and knee pain are part of life and part of aging; when they overlap with age-related MRI findings, which probably do not have anything to do with the presenting complaint, we get overdiagnosis."
https://t.co/XLG5RQ7vfo