Obesity, Diabetes, and Healthcare reform The need to improve the health of Americans through the creation of medically based fitness programs by Chris Lopez, MSPT, OCS, CSCS Healthcare reform (i.e., Obamacare) efforts have had two goals in mind: improve the quality of healthcare in the US and spend less money doing it. Politicians and
The knee is the most commonly replaced joint in the body. It is also one of the most difficult decisions to make when deciding whether or not you wish to have total knee replacement or deal with the pain. In this blog post we will talk about common knee ailments, figure out why your knee
Guide to Bootcamp Workouts The smart approach to group fitness. by Mike Mejia CSCS Bootcamp workouts are without question, one of the most popular fitness trends to come in along in years. By offering people an enjoyable, cost-effective way to work up a sweat, these intensive group workout classes are quickly replacing more traditional forms of exercise as
Physical Solutions is in full support of a superior weight loss program called “Take Shape for Life”. This program uses the “Medifast” supplement regiment and is much more effective at helping people lose weight, and keep it off. In comparison studies, “Medifast” has been shown to be more effective than Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, and
The shoulder is a complex structure. There are many moving parts and muscle groups which make up the shoulder joint, including the “rotator cuff”. The term “rotator cuff” is actually misleading. It isn’t one specific part of the shoulder, but a group of four muscles that work together to provide stability to your joint. Although
In a recent study by researchers, it was found that 18% of American deaths are linked to obesity. Some believe this to be false, and slightly overstated. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at Colombia has stated that since 1980, obesity rates have nearly doubled worldwide. In addition to this scary fact, it has been speculated
Many Americans find themselves facing the various pains of arthritis. What some may not realize, however, is that one-third of people over 50 suffer from some degree of a torn meniscus, the crescent-shapes cartilage that cushions the knee, and that pain is often mistaken for a result of arthritis. People who tear their menisci are generally
Avoid these summer training mistakes. by Mike Mejia, CSCS The summer months offer young athletes a great opportunity to get into better shape for the start of school and club sports in the fall. They also allow me a chance to see some of the things that kids (as well as the coaches and trainers