“Can I get this wet?” One of the most common questions asked by prosthetic-wearing amputees. A simple question, with specific answers depending type of prosthesis, type of components and type of activity...
By Chris Dalmass, CP, and Mike Rayer, CP
There’s a tough connective tissue surrounding every cell of your body like a three-dimensional spider web. It’s called fascia, and when mistreated the web tightens and you suffer for it...
By Jill Stedronsky and Brenda Pardy
It’s hard to imagine, suffering from phantom limb pain for 54 years and having the pain end overnight. After a severe operation left him with a tremendous amount of pain, Jim, a 72-year-old above-knee amputee, tried everything to alleviate it, even countless painkillers prescribed by his doctor. After years of suffering he decided to try a different approach...
By ALM
Ah, summer! The season of activity after a long cold winter. Think water sports. Think drinking water too. Think hydration.
Most of the dozens of other beverages on store shelves don’t promote hydration. And dehydration can totally sabotage the results of your exercise and nutrition program...
By Peter J. Morel CFC,CPT,CAFS, TopShape Inc.