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Articles
by
Geoff M. Lecovin
Applied Kinesiology
Chronic
Pain
Cosmetic
Acupuncture
"Dry
Needling"
Exercise
Nutrition
for Pain
Therapy
for Chronic Pain
and Sports Injuries
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Exercise
An exercise
program consisting of cardiovascular and resistance training
can:
1. Increase metabolism and weight loss
2. Enhance physical appearance
3. Increase mental and physical well being
4. Decrease the risk for heart disease
5. Reduce blood pressure and cholesterol
6. Reduce certain cancers
7. Favorably affect type 2 diabetes
8. Improve sleep
9. Increase strength and bone density
10. Enhance immune function
Programs are customized for each person, based on their
level of conditioning and state of health.
Rehabilitation (For injuries and pain)
Rehabilitation should occur in four phases:
I. Modalities/nutrition to eliminate pain at rest, in conjunction
with pain free range of motion exercises
II. Stretching and range of motion exercises with self-imposed
resistance
III. Isometric strengthening exercises
IV. Isokinetic/isotonic strengthening exercises e.g free
weights and exercise machine
*Nutrition,
Chiropractic, Acupuncture, neuromuscular reeducation and
Exercise is a powerful combination for treating and eliminating
chronic pain and dysfunction.
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