Resistance bands can be a great tool to keep children entertained and engaged while they get the recommended 30 minutes a day of exercise. Bands are a way to add resistance to a child’s activity without the dangers and cost of weights.
Shampooing a patient's hair who is immobilized or who uses a wheelchair can be a tricky task. Still, it is a vital step in caring for a patient. Not only is it critical for hygiene, but hair care, style, and condition often are parts of people’s identity. Therefore, hair care can give immobilized patients a renewed sense of independence and self.
These tools make it easier for you to wash your patients’ hair!
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that can affect anyone who performs repetitive motions with their hands. It creates a painful, tingling feeling and a weakness that can be caused by a variety of actions, like working with vibration tools on a construction site, frequently playing an instrument or even typing on a computer. You can learn more about carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms and what makes it different from arthritis in this article.
Treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome can include resting your hand, wearing a brace or glove, and performing specific exercises and stretches. Most people rely on a combination of two or all three of these treatments to help improve their symptoms.
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For medical professionals, the physical health risks involved with doing their jobs during this pandemic are obvious. Even health care workers that do not work directly with COVID-19 patients are at a higher risk than most to contract the disease. But something that must not be overlooked is the mental toll the pandemic has taken on these dedicated healthcare workers. Self care must be a priority and these tips can get you started!
As the holidays near, you may be struggling to think of gifts that are useful for every type of runner. Don’t go with another sweater to be buried in the back of the closet. Gift cards will be used, but don’t have much meaning behind them. And that gag gift you found from a targeted Instagram ad isn’t as funny as you think.
However, if you have any runners in your life, you are in luck! We have great gifts for the occasional runner and top devices for the most devoted runners. From stretch bands to recovery and massage tools, we surely have the gear your loved one needs.
For most of us, this pandemic is unlike anything we have lived through. You likely have fallen in and out of new routines a few times for the past six months, and your mental health has likely wavered as well. It is important to talk to a professional if you feel overwhelmed by your mental health. Here are six additional practices to live as best you can during this pandemic.
At-home workouts are the perfect solution to exercising and saving time, saving money, or if you are traveling. It’s not necessary to have big equipment to get a great sweat in. All you need is a little bit of space, a workout plan, and some great music.
Sensations of pain are signals to your body that there is an issue which needs to be addressed. For major pains, speak to a clinician or other healthcare professional about your next steps. But for many minor aches and sores you can relieve your pain at home!
There are many options for pain management that do not require invasive procedures or any type of medication. Here are five of our top suggestions!
Deciding what exercises to do before a workout can be as daunting as the actual work. There are too many activities to choose from to make quick decisions. We’ve put together an alphabet list of exercises that can be done at home with a TheraBand CLX to make it easier on you!
Spell out your full name and follow each exercise per letter for a full body workout. You can choose a friend’s names or your favorite celebrity to vary your workouts. Adjust the reps for each exercise as needed.
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