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Bowel Movements and Spinal Cord Injury

Fri, 01/28/2011 - 2:01pm | Mimi Lang

For people in wheelchairs, including those individuals who have had spinal cord injuries, private body functions, such as bowel movements, can become an issue. This is because the injury prevents muscles and nerves from working together properly. Read more »

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Improved Balance Through Core Stability

Thu, 01/20/2011 - 11:13am | Tricia Butynskyi

Each year, one in three adults over the age of 65, and 50 percent of seniors over the age of 80, experiences a fall. These falls often result from the inevitable musculoskeletal system changes that result from age. Changes in posture, a decrease in walking stride and loss of balance control and stability are some of the well-documented consequences of aging. Read more »

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How Kinesio Taping Can Help You

Mon, 01/17/2011 - 9:50am | Karen Danish

Kinesio Taping at Good ShepherdLance Armstrong wore it while cycling to victory in the Tour de France. It can be seen peeking out of the uniform of Boston Celtics basketball star Kevin Garnett. It’s the brightly-colored adornment that caught international attention when American beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh wore it during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Read more »

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For People with MS, Wellness Is a Lifelong Journey

Fri, 01/07/2011 - 5:35pm | Jerry Werner

The term “wellness” is used a lot these days. Often, we hear people taking about improving their wellness by quitting smoking, joining a gym or dieting.

In fact, wellness is more than a short-term commitment to improving one’s health, it is a lifelong process of actively developing physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well being.

For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic degenerative disease, this commitment to lifelong wellness is essential. Read more »

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Protect Your Back While Shoveling Snow

Thu, 01/06/2011 - 12:27pm | Catherine Dara

It’s cold outside and the snow is starting to pile up. You’ve strapped on your boots, wrapped your scarf tight and pulled on your gloves. You’ve dusted off that snow shovel, and you are ready to tackle the snowy sidewalks.

But beware – snow shoveling is the number one cause of back pain during the winter months. Luckily there are a few basic things you can do to prevent spending your days on the couch with an aching back. Read more »

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The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

Tue, 01/04/2011 - 5:16pm | Linda Bollinger

Aquatic Therapy at Good ShepherdSwimming pools have many fun and healthy uses. They’re fun to splash in, they’re great for cooling off in the sweltering summer heat and they can help you shed a few extra pounds. You may not think of swimming pools as a tool for rehabilitation therapy, but you should. Read more »