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In today's world, we seem to always be on the go. Some days trying to get to the gym just seems impossible. Here are some home-based ideas to improve your health and fitness. Strength training is a great way to build muscle and bone density, increase strength, and improve your metabolism. ...

At a comfortable 94° F, the aquatic therapy pool at our Perryville clinic is rarely without a patient. That’s because so many doctors and therapists have discovered that Aquatic Therapy has undeniable benefits for our patients and their ability to recover from all phases of injury or illness. Most importantly, patients can take advantage of Aquatic Therapy even if they do not know how to swim...

When Ruth Allcock’s doctor told her that she would need a hip replacement to relieve her pain from a bad arthritic hip, it was the last thing she wanted to hear. When he told her she could try physical therapy first, she contact Mid America Rehab to see what, if anything, they could do to help her...

We all spend too much time on our duff. Whether we are sitting for our job, driving in our cars, or watching our kids play soccer, we are sitting too often. According to researchers and scientists this can be unhealthy or even deadly. Dr. James Levine, inventor of the treadmill desk and director of the Obesity Solutions Initiative at Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University, said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, “Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV, and is more treacherous than parachuting. ...

Every third week in September we take time to appreciate the importance of rehabilitation in healthcare and the successes of physical, occupational, and speech therapy during National Rehab Week. This week promotes the value of rehabilitation, highlights the capabilities of people with disabilities, salutes the professionals who provide therapy services, and renews our commitment to meet the needs of people with disabilities...

Soon, kids will be heading back to school. That means it is time to load up on school supplies they will need for the year. Backpacks are the most convenient way to carry books and other items, but if worn improperly or overloaded they can do more harm than good. Backpacks that are too heavy put children at increased risk for spinal injury or back pain. If this issue is not corrected it could lead to problems later in life...

It’s been said that the sign of a healthy child is the occasional bump, bruise, or scratch, on knees, elbows, shins, and chins. These things come with an active child and summer fun, but there are some things that we can do as parents to help keep our children safe and avoid potentially serious injuries this time of year. Here are a few tips that may help...