Isometric exercise

worries of the day. While outside, they will be focusing on walking and enjoying themselves. Because they are distracted while outside, they aren’t thinking about the stresses their day brings. Having a student's mind wander is wonderful, but outdoor exercise actually increases levels of dopamine and endorphins. Dopamine is often called a ‘feel-good’ hormone, and endorphins are pain relievers; both of these play a role in stress relief. Even a short walk can increase levels of dopamine and…

Out of the entire academic and professional programs that presented in class, the one that caught my attention is Physical Therapy. Before the presentation, I already have an interest in physical therapy because one of my friends is in this program and I hear that physical therapists are usually happy with their jobs. This program would be a good fit for me because I enjoy working with other people and I want to help them get better by treating them, as well as helping them feel better by…

The prevention of dental caries is the primary purpose for dental service. “Dental caries is defined as a localized, post-eruptive, pathological process of external origin involving softening of the hard tooth tissue and proceeding to the formation of a cavity” (WHO). The centerpiece for caries prevention since the 1960’s has been the application of sodium fluoride varnish. Typically, a sodium fluoride varnish treatment is conducted twice a year. Studies have shown that children who receive…

I wake up at 6 in the morning, walk by my kitchen refusing to eat breakfast at 6:10, and pack my duffle bag by 6:35. After brushing my teeth at 6:50, I leave for school at 7 with my brother and my father. Classes begin at 7:35am and end at 2:12pm. Standing in the locker room changing my clothes and lacing up my shoes by 2:25, I remind myself why I put myself through this ritual every single day. The gym doors open at 2:30, when dozens of student athletes crowd the athletic directors office…

The patient was also provided a home exercise program (HEP) to maintain her gains through physical therapy services. Throughout treatment, the rehabilitation program was updated accordingly based on the impairments that remained each week, and progressions were given for the interventions that…

Exercise has been widely recommended as a beneficial rehabilitative tactic for patients suffering from a traumatic brain injury, as exercise interventions are associated with delayed memory decline, increased neuronal plasticity, promotion of recovery, and enhanced cognitive performance. However, the optimal intensity of the aerobic exercise for the intervention is largely unknown. Some existing studies in animal research show that intervention of exercise following traumatic brain injury may…

Program (PTA) at Whatcom Community College. My passion for Physical Therapy began in high school while working at my first job, which was fortunately in a Physical Therapist office. At this job, my aide duties included assisting patients through exercises and setting up patients on modalities. Being a student athlete, this job opportunity made me realize the importance of physical therapy due to sports injuries of team members and classmates. The abundance of these injuries showed that physical…

seriousness and frequency is essential goal. Hence, Breakaway helps to enhance athletes’ performance and their quality of life. Professional therapists, we're committed to offer better treatments. Physical therapy is an essential treatment involving exercises to help and treat musculoskeletal disorders. PT (physical therapy) assumes primary role in emergency…

the best decisions for their patients. When doing this, the therapist needs to know what exercises to do in order to help the patient build their strength. For example, if a patient would arrive with a prosthetic limb, they would need certain leg exercises to help rebuild their muscles as well as assistance with learning balance. A physical therapist uses their decision making skills to select the right exercise for the patient based off of their…

has anyone ever considered why? Believe it or not, there are a lot of downsides to PE class, possibly more than benefits. While it is true that children need exercise, should it really be forced? There must be a better way to go about it. People may think PE should be required all throughout a students career because they need the exercise, especially in elementary schools so younger kids can get their energy out. In fact, heart.org says the obesity rate in children in America has nearly…