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"As our country honors those who gave their lives in military service this Memorial Day, APTA also remembers those who have dedicated their careers to treating the wounded warriors who are fortunate to survive. #PTHistory" https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPhysicalTherapyAssociation/posts/10156157141573294

Exercise Helps Prevent Low Back Pain---A new systematic review and meta-analysis links exercise to a 35% reduction in the risk for low back pain, this is another motivation to consistently keep active! The review (Separate Studies Support Exercise to Treat, Prevent LBP - January 11, 2016) found that combining exercise with education provides even better results: a 45% risk reduction. Additionally, exercise was found to reduce sick leave time for low back pain by 78%.... But if that prevention approach seems all too easy, consistency is key. Researchers found that the risk reduction benefits of exercise for low back pain disappeared after 1 year, likely due to individuals discontinuing exercise programs. "The finding raises the important issue that, for exercise to remain protective against future LBP, it is likely that ongoing exercise is required," the authors write. "Prevention programs focusing on long-term behavior change in exercise habits seem to be important."moveForwardPT.com (https://www.facebook.com/MoveForwar/posts/10155046664619841 )

Are you starting to feel arthritis in your hip or knee? MoveForwardPT.com recommends : 1.Go see a physical therapist for assessment & exercise advice. 2.Exercise constantly--it is like WD-40 for your joints. 3.Strengthen your core/trunk,hip & gluteal muscles.

If you have knee pain from OA, new research shows NO to knee arthroscopic surgery and YES to exercises.