http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/Types-Physiotherapy-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2012. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:31:08 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/importance-of-fitness-and-weight-loss-in-obese-diabetics-99706-1.htm bImproving fitness and losing weight help overweight diabetes patients slow their decline in mobility, according to ongoing Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study published in the New England Journal of Medicine./b Age often results in reduced mobility. The situation is worse if the patient suffers from diabetes as well. Being overweight further worsens the problem. Reduced mobility affects the independence of an individual and the quality of life in general. A ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/importance-of-fitness-and-weight-loss-in-obese-diabetics-99706-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/protection-against-tooth-decay-quadrupled-by-new-massage-method-99450-1.htm Try massaging your teeth with a high-fluoride toothpaste after lunch if you want to avoid cavities. "Rubbing toothpaste onto your teeth increases the fluoride protection by 400%," says Anna Nordstrom, dentist, PhD and researcher at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Eight years ago a new brand of toothpaste was launched in Sweden with more than three times as much fluoride as standard toothpaste. Available without prescription, it is aimed primarily at those with high caries risk....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/protection-against-tooth-decay-quadrupled-by-new-massage-method-99450-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-and-better-fitness-can-cut-risk-of-losing-mobility-in-diabetics-99447-1.htm Weight loss and improved physical fitness can cut the risk of losing mobility by half in overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes, a new study has claimed. The study is based on four-year results from the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) trial, which has been designed to determine the long-term effects of intentional weight loss on the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in overweight and obese individuals with type 2 diabetes. "Being able to perform routine activities ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-and-better-fitness-can-cut-risk-of-losing-mobility-in-diabetics-99447-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indulge-in-the-futuristic-massage-at-the-worlds-top-it-fair-98701-1.htm Amidst the frenzied deal-making and dizzying gadgets at the world's top IT fair, it is obvious when a chair drew lengthy queues since it claimed the benefit of two hours sleep in 20 minutes. The "brainLight" system, which its makers claim is unique, uses sound, light and shiatsu massage to send the user into a trance-like state in mere minutes. "It's just like getting two or three hours of deep sleep. You feel instantly better," explained Daniela Brieske from the firm. The chair senses ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/indulge-in-the-futuristic-massage-at-the-worlds-top-it-fair-98701-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/rihannas-fitness-secrets-revealed-97574-1.htm Rihanna's toned arms, taut midriff and slender legs grab eyeballs no matter what she wears and where she is. Now you too can get the attention-grabbing physique with the exercise regime followed by the 23-year-old Barbadian singer. "She's got such a beautiful body naturally," People magazine quoted The Revolution's Harley Pasternak, creator of the 5 Factor program that has helped Rihanna maintain her svelte figure, said. "With someone like her, it's about the fine tuning," he said. When ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/rihannas-fitness-secrets-revealed-97574-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/health-benefits-of-massage-96945-1.htm Researchers from Buck Institute and McMaster University have produced scientific evidence that a massage does indeed help heal sore and stressed muscles and may be as effective as aspirin or other pain medicines to calm the effects of intense exercise.The study which is published online in the Science Translational Medicine claims that massage reduces inflammation by slowing the production of chemicals in the body linked to inflammation, promotes the growth of new mitochondria in skeletal muscle and reduces muscle pain....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/health-benefits-of-massage-96945-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/The-Art-of-Listening-to-Your-Body-Fitness-Workshop-96480-1.htm !--[if gte mso 9]xml Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /xml![endif]--!--[if gte mso 9]xml ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/The-Art-of-Listening-to-Your-Body-Fitness-Workshop-96480-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Hot-Yoga-Latest-Craze-Among-Fitness-Freaks-96369-1.htm Bikram Yoga, otherwise called as hot yoga, which is practiced in a heated environment, is gaining popularity. The room temperature during 'hot yoga' sessions generally reaches till 90 to 105 degrees. The theory behind it is that hot yoga helps the body to sweat out toxins while allowing the practitioner to safely achieve deeper poses. While the practice can offer health benefits and a sense of well-being, people practicing hot yoga, especially beginners, should take certain precautions, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Hot-Yoga-Latest-Craze-Among-Fitness-Freaks-96369-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Centre-App-95435-1.htm Soon, Apple aims to turn iPhone into a personal fitness hub to help users measure their progress, schedule classes and stay motivated between sessions. The proposed fitness centre app would be linked to equipment and services at gyms, to allow users to easily monitor their exercise program and book classes or personal training sessions. Dozens of iPhone apps offer workout tracking and variations on the other features Apple describes in its fitness centre patent, but none has enough clout ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Centre-App-95435-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Physical-Fitness-Key-to-Longevity-94382-1.htm Physical fitness, not losing weight reduce death risks, suggests study. In a study of 14,345 adult men, mostly white and middle or upper class, researchers found that maintaining or improving fitness was associated with a lower death risk even after controlling for Body Mass Index (BMI) change. Every unit of increased fitness (measured as MET, metabolic equivalent of task) over six years was associated with a 19 percent lower risk of heart disease and stroke-related deaths and a 15 percent lower risk of death from any cause....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Physical-Fitness-Key-to-Longevity-94382-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Making-Functional-Electrical-Stimulation-Safer-And-More-Efficient-93780-1.htm Israeli scientists have shown that functional electrical stimulation (FES) can be made safer and more efficient by lowering the electrical threshold by as much as 40 per cent. The (FES) was developed to help return lost function to patients with upper and lower extremity injuries and spinal cord injuries, among other applications. However, the devices, which work by stimulating neuronal activity in nerve-damaged patients, have a potential shortcoming in that the electrical currents needed for the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Making-Functional-Electrical-Stimulation-Safer-And-More-Efficient-93780-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Aerobic-Exercise-Benefits-Fibromyalgia-Patients-93360-1.htm Aerobic exercise helps improve cognitive performance in fibromyalgia patients, say Georgetown University Medical Center researchers. They say the changes indicate brain functioning is more streamlined after an exercise intervention because less of the brain's resources is devoted to processing bothersome fibromyalgia perceptions such as pain.The study, presented at the Society of Neuroscience's annual meeting, Neuroscience 2011, used functional MRI scans to assess changes in the brain....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Aerobic-Exercise-Benefits-Fibromyalgia-Patients-93360-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Apple-Gadgets-Harnessed-for-Fitness-Via-New-Wristband-92953-1.htm With a little help from their beloved Apple gadgets, Jawbone, the wireless earpiece manufacturer, is mixing fashion and technology to help people make healthier choices. The company this week unveiled UP, a smartly engineered wristband that synchs with software for iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices to steer users toward better habits when it comes to eating, sleeping, and being active. "UP is Jawbone's first step in giving people tools to become engaged as consumers of their own health," ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Apple-Gadgets-Harnessed-for-Fitness-Via-New-Wristband-92953-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Achy-Breaky-Heart-of-No-Use-in-Cardiac-Massage-92871-1.htm An unusual study that looked at music and heart attacks says that the millennium dance-floor hit, "Disco Science," is better than "Achy Breaky Heart" for helping victims of heart attacks. However neither meets the grade for inclusion in first-aid guidelines. Rhythmic music has been long been suggested as a tool for medical workers learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Healthcare workers in Britain were once advised to recall a quirky 1950s children's song, "Nellie the Elephant," ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Achy-Breaky-Heart-of-No-Use-in-Cardiac-Massage-92871-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Eye-Health-Benefits-from-Physical-Fitness-92456-1.htm Reducing your glaucoma risk could be as easy as exercising a bit, according to a recently published scientific paper. Higher levels of physical exercise, it reports, appear to have a long-term beneficial impact on low ocular perfusion pressure (OPP), an important risk factor for glaucoma. Published in the iInvestigative Ophthalmology (and) Visual Science/i journal (Physical Activity and Ocular Perfusion Pressure: The EPIC-Norfolk Eye Study), this study examined the relationship between physical ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Eye-Health-Benefits-from-Physical-Fitness-92456-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Fatigues-A-Sports-Bra-When-Working-Out-Protects-From-Tissue-Damage-91324-1.htm A new study has suggested that wearing sports bra during workouts can save women from the risk of damaging the ligaments connected to the breast tissue. The breast tissue moves severely while exercising, and the ligaments can stretch over time without right support, resulting in pain and even potential tissue damage. Dr Joanna Scurr, head of breast health research at Portsmouth University, who led the project, said that a right-fitted sports bra is essential for good breast health. "Our ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Fatigues-A-Sports-Bra-When-Working-Out-Protects-From-Tissue-Damage-91324-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Laughter-Yoga-is-All-the-Rage-With-Vietnams-Fitness-Fanatics-91190-1.htm Laughter Yoga, also known as laughter therapy, has grown in popularity in Vietnam, creating a new club of fanatics who gather in the mornings everyday to chuckle and chortle their way to fitness. Members of the "Laughter Yoga" group in the capital Hanoi wave their arms, clap and march for around 45 minutes. The combination of unconditional laughter and yogic breathing is said to stretch muscles and trigger endorphins - the chemical in the brain known for its feel-good effect. Participants ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Laughter-Yoga-is-All-the-Rage-With-Vietnams-Fitness-Fanatics-91190-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Electrical-Stimulation-Increases-Brain-Cell-Growth-90923-1.htm Electrical stimulation of brain boosts the production of new brain cells that enhance memory, shows study published in iThe Journal of Neuroscience/i. The findings show how deep brain stimulation (DBS) - a clinical intervention that delivers electrical pulses to targeted areas of the brain - may work to improve cognition. "DBS has been quite effective for the treatment of movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, and has recently been explored for treatment of a range of neurologic ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Electrical-Stimulation-Increases-Brain-Cell-Growth-90923-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Caveman-Diet-Gains-Traction-90705-1.htm It is ironic that in these modern times, the question being asked is, could Paleolithic man hold the key to today's nutrition problems? A growing number of adherents to the so-called "caveman" diet contend that a return to the hunter-gatherer foods of the Stone Age -- heavy on meats, devoid of most grains -- could alleviate problems like obesity, type 2 diabetes and many coronary problems. The Paleo diet movement is backed by some academics and fitness gurus, and has gained some praise in ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Caveman-Diet-Gains-Traction-90705-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Mayo-Study-Recommends-Aerobic-Exercise-to-Reduce-Dementia-Risk-90268-1.htm A Mayo Clinic study published this month in Mayo Clinic Proceedings recommends aerobic exercise as it gets the heart pumping and hence may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the condition's progression once it starts. Researchers examined the role of aerobic exercise in preserving cognitive abilities and concluded that it should not be overlooked as an important therapy against dementia. The researchers broadly defined exercise as enough aerobic physical activity to raise the heart rate and increase the body's need for oxygen....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Mayo-Study-Recommends-Aerobic-Exercise-to-Reduce-Dementia-Risk-90268-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Memory-Fitness-Program-Shows-Promising-Results-89838-1.htm Memory fitness program offered to elderly people improves memory abilities, finds UCLA study. The memory program helped older people to recognize and recall words, benefiting their verbal learning and retention. Published in the September issue of the IAmerican Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry,/I the study also found that as a result of the program, seniors' self-perceived memory improved, an important factor in maintaining a positive outlook on life while aging. The average age of participants in the study was 81....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Memory-Fitness-Program-Shows-Promising-Results-89838-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Aerobics-Is-the-Most-Effective-Way-To-Burn-Belly-Fat-89685-1.htm Aerobic exercise is the most efficient and effective way to lose the belly fat that poses a serious threat to your health, researchers say. Researchers from Duke University Medical Center concluded after conducting head-to-head comparison of aerobic exercise, resistance training, and a combination of the two. This isn't the fat that lies just under your skin and causes the dreaded muffin top. Belly or abdominal fat - known in scientific communities as visceral fat and liver fat -- is located ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Aerobics-Is-the-Most-Effective-Way-To-Burn-Belly-Fat-89685-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/AntiGravity-Yoga-is-the-Latest-Craze-Among-Fitness-Freaks-88694-1.htm Upside down yoga, or officially AntiGravity yoga, is the latest fitness craze from America and involves a thorough workout a few feet above the ground in a silk hammock that can close around the person inside to form a peaceful pod. According to creator Christopher Harrison, hanging upside down balances out the body, enhances abdominal workouts and opens up the spine. "AntiGravity Yoga has become so popular that there are already similar classes springing up in England," the Daily Mail quoted Christopher as saying....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/AntiGravity-Yoga-is-the-Latest-Craze-Among-Fitness-Freaks-88694-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Massage-may-Relieve-Lower-Back-Pain--87357-1.htm Many people experience lower back pain. A new study has outlined the effectiveness of massage in reducing the intensity of pain.During the study, 400 lower back pain patients were given weekly one-hour massages for 10 weeks.A third of them received relaxation massages, while another third were subject to structural massages. The remaining in the group received standard care which was medication and physical therapy.After 10 weeks of massage, researchers found that patients who underwent the massage ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Massage-may-Relieve-Lower-Back-Pain--87357-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Early-Physiotherapy-of-the-Arm-After-Breast-Cancer-Surgery-Reduces-Lymphedema-87196-1.htm Present statistics indicate that women with breast cancer have a 77% chances of survival for at least 10 years; therefore it is important to effectively prevent and manage complications after treatment of the cancer. Any node excision can lead to stasis of lymph in the area and it is no different when it comes to breast cancer surgical treatment. The axillary lymph nodes drain from breast tissue and are responsible for spread of the cancer to other parts of the body, hence their removal ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Early-Physiotherapy-of-the-Arm-After-Breast-Cancer-Surgery-Reduces-Lymphedema-87196-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Fidgeting-Enhances-Cardiorespiratory-Fitness-87130-1.htm Walking to the photocopier and fidgeting at your desk are contributing more to your cardiorespiratory fitness, finds study. Researchers at the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies have found that both the duration and intensity of incidental physical activities (IPA) are associated with cardiorespiratory fitness. Lead researcher Ashlee McGuire, a graduate student, and fellow researcher Robert Ross, a professor, in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, define IPA as non-purposeful ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Fidgeting-Enhances-Cardiorespiratory-Fitness-87130-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Moderate-Physical-Activity-Too-Helps-Cardiorespirtory-Fitness-87078-1.htm Walking to the photocopier or even drumming on your desk restlessly could makeyou healthier, it seems. incidental physical activities (IPA) can contribute to cardio-respiratory fitness, say Canadian researchers. A cumulative 30-minute increase in moderate physical activity throughout the day offers significant benefits, they found. Ashlee McGuire, the study's lead researcher and a graduate student in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, and fellow researcher, Professor Robert Ross, define ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Moderate-Physical-Activity-Too-Helps-Cardiorespirtory-Fitness-87078-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Aerobic-Exercise-and-a-Diet-Low-in-Fats-Helps-Keep-Heart-Diseases-at-Bay-87065-1.htm bFollowing a prudent diet, a regular exercise regime and a healthy lifestyle can go a long way in preventing high cholesterol and many related heart diseases./b Cholesterol and triglycerides are two forms of lipids (fats) that circulate in the bloodstream and perform necessary functions in the body. Cholesterol and triglycerides are endogenously manufactured by the body and are also greatly obtained from fatty foods and oils.b When the blood levels of cholesterol becomes too ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Aerobic-Exercise-and-a-Diet-Low-in-Fats-Helps-Keep-Heart-Diseases-at-Bay-87065-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/FitNeS-Vagus-Nerve-Stimulator-for-Epilepsy-Launched-by-CerebralRx-86474-1.htm ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/FitNeS-Vagus-Nerve-Stimulator-for-Epilepsy-Launched-by-CerebralRx-86474-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Health-Disparities-in-Physical-Fitness-86017-1.htm Study points to health differences in physical fitness levels between older adults who are patients of health centers and those members of medically affiliated fitness center. NiCole Keith, associate professor in the Department of Physical Education at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, said she expected the study to show similar physical fitness levels between the two groups. The findings, however, show that the fitness center participants performed significantly better ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Health-Disparities-in-Physical-Fitness-86017-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Laser-Therapy-Can-Reverse-Long-Sightedness-Within-5-Minutes-85750-1.htm Millions of people suffering from long-sightedness will soon be able to ditch their spectacles, thanks to a pioneering technique. The new treatment - corneal inlay - that takes only five minutes, involves laser therapy to implant a pinhead-sized lens into the eye, reports the Daily Mail. It works like a mini contact lens, but only corrects the vision at that precise spot; the surrounding area of the natural lens maintains the distance vision. In effect, the procedure creates bifocal vision in one eye....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Laser-Therapy-Can-Reverse-Long-Sightedness-Within-5-Minutes-85750-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Pregnant-Women-May-Get-Psychological-Benefit-from-Water-Aerobics-85591-1.htm STRONGWater aerobics has significant psychological benefits in pregnant woman however, it did not affect the quality of life (QOL) of the participants reports a study from Brazil./STRONG BRBRDr. Ana L Vallim of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil and her colleagues, along with her colleagues from Centre for Research in Reproductive Health of Campinas (CEMICAMP) undertook a study to evaluate the benefits ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Pregnant-Women-May-Get-Psychological-Benefit-from-Water-Aerobics-85591-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Test-To-Predict-Risk-Of-Heart-Attack-In-Middle-Aged-85209-1.htm How fast a middle-age person can run a mile can help predict the risk of dying of heart attack or stroke decades later for men. That could be an early indicator of cardiovascular disease inwomen too, say UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. In one recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers analyzed the heart disease risk of 45-, 55- and 65-year-old men based on their fitness level and traditional risk factors, such as age, systolic blood pressure, diabetes, total cholesterol and smoking habits....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Test-To-Predict-Risk-Of-Heart-Attack-In-Middle-Aged-85209-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Nintendos-Fitness-Video-Game-Can-Motivate-Inactive-People-To-Exercise-85009-1.htm Wii Fit, a video game developed by the Japanese firm Nintendo, could motivate the inactive into an exercise regime, according to a new study from Queensland University of Technology (QUT). The researchers found that the participants, the majority of whom were female, showed significant reduction in body mass and fat deposition around the abdominal area and improved strength, balance and walking fitness. QUT Creative Industries Research Associate Dr Harvey May, a former personal trainer, said the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Nintendos-Fitness-Video-Game-Can-Motivate-Inactive-People-To-Exercise-85009-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Future-Back-Pain-Alleviated-With-Immediate-Physiotherapy-Treatment-83925-1.htm A study has found that getting immediate treatment for recurring low back pain from a physiotherapist can help reduce problems. The study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden said given that long-term pain often requires extensive treatment, it is important that the pain be treated at an early stage. "I wanted to find out whether patients' low back pain could be alleviated in the long run if primary care clinics could offer examinations and treatment by a physiotherapist without any ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Future-Back-Pain-Alleviated-With-Immediate-Physiotherapy-Treatment-83925-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Gym-is-a-Choice-Choose-Fitness-and-Health-82967-1.htm If 'six pack' does not mean six cans but the nature of torso, if the word 'gun' has nothing to do with ammunition but implies a buffed arm and an 'hour glass' is not an ancient time measuring device but the shape of a body, then you must either be in a fantasy school where dictionary has a strange purpose or you could still give yourself the benefit of doubt that you are sanely present in a Bfitness centre/B. Health, well being, fitness are often on New Year's resolution list where the undercurrent ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Gym-is-a-Choice-Choose-Fitness-and-Health-82967-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Exergames-the-New-Fitness-Programme-81973-1.htm Interactive digital or video-based games such as Wii Fit and Dance Dance Revolution known as 'Exergames' have been touted as fitness programmes for young children and young adults. Two recent studies have investigated these claims to check whether there is any significant impact on calories. Although the findings show that some of the games do have an effect, it has also been discovered that the games that have the most benefit are not the most popular. The first study focused on the number of ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Exergames-the-New-Fitness-Programme-81973-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/People-Paralyzed-by-Spinal-Cord-Injury-Benefited-by-Electrical-Stimulation-Therapy-81148-1.htm A new treatment approach, which uses tiny bursts of electricity to reawaken paralyzed muscles "significantly," reduced disability and improved grasping ability in people with incomplete spinal cord injuries, says a new study. They reported that functional electrical stimulation therapy (FES) worked considerably better than conventional occupational therapy alone to increase patients' ability to pick up and hold objects. FES therapy designed by Popovic and colleagues uses low-intensity electrical ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/People-Paralyzed-by-Spinal-Cord-Injury-Benefited-by-Electrical-Stimulation-Therapy-81148-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Electronic-Fitness-Trainer-80739-1.htm A new electronic fitness trainer has been designed to motivate people to exercise. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS at Erlangen in Germany have now developed a 'fitness assistant' that not only motivates you towards more exercise but also gives demonstration. The electronic fitness assistant consists of a sensor suit that collects information about its wearer's movements and transmits current measurement results to a TV, computer or smartphone....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Electronic-Fitness-Trainer-80739-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Grant-Will-Improve-Research-in-Physiotherapy-80453-1.htm Following the approval of its biggest research grant ever, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists said that new research will vastly improve the field of physiotherapy in the near future. Professor Suzanne McDonough, chair of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapist's Charitable Trust Scientific Panel said that the decision for the society's approval of the 249,999 grant to Nicola Walsh, senior lecturer at the University of the West of England will go a long way in improving physiotherapy. ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Grant-Will-Improve-Research-in-Physiotherapy-80453-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Massage-Parlours-Entrap-Young-Malay-Men-78663-1.htm Massage parlours in Malaysia are trapping young men in a life of vice by offering them "special services". Those frequenting these parlours include college and university students, and some of the so-called body and foot massage centres are even accepting men in their late teens and early 20s as customers. The parlours have mushroomed throughout the state, and the masseuses serving these clients are very young, mainly from China. Parents of these young men have ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Massage-Parlours-Entrap-Young-Malay-Men-78663-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Mania-Grips-Ashton-Kutcher-78592-1.htm Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher seems almost obsessed with keeping fit. The actor's new motivation for staying in shape is to prepare for Armageddon. "If the [bleep] hits the fan, you can get out of the [bleep]," the New York Post quoted him as telling Men's Fitness magazine. Kutcher is currently learning the Israeli fighting technique Krav Maga, which he used for his role in "Killers." He also practices Bikram yoga and jogs up LA's Runyon Canyon to work out. "All of my physical ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Mania-Grips-Ashton-Kutcher-78592-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Enthusiasts-Can-Now-Gear-Up-For-Bollywood-Style-Masala-Bhangra-Aerobics-77355-1.htm Move over salsa, tango, and Western dance forms and aerobics classes; it's time for Bollywood-style fitness regimes. 'Masala Bhangra', a new form of dancing aerobics that combines rigorous workout with the pacy moves of a traditional dance from northern India is attracting youngsters and fitness enthusiasts in New Delhi. Amalgamation of Hindi word Masala, which means 'spicy' and Bhangra, a popular folk dance from the northern state of Punjab, this unique workout mixes ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Enthusiasts-Can-Now-Gear-Up-For-Bollywood-Style-Masala-Bhangra-Aerobics-77355-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Authorities-Mulling-5-minute-Fitness-Drill-to-Replace-PE-Lessons-in-UK-Schools-77352-1.htm A radical programme for youngsters from the age of five has been designed by sports doctors in Britain. The program will replace their PE lessons with a five-minute fitness drill. Doctors from the British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine, who came up with the 'lunging, squatting, pushing, bracing and rotating' exercise, have called for the Government to incorporate the regime in all schools. Known as 'five-in-five', the routines are designed for pupils to do in uniform in the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Authorities-Mulling-5-minute-Fitness-Drill-to-Replace-PE-Lessons-in-UK-Schools-77352-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Patients-With-DVT-Benefit-From-Exercise-and-Overall-Fitness-77187-1.htm A six-month exercise training program designed to increase leg strength, leg flexibility and overall fitness may improve post-thrombotic syndrome, a frequent, chronic complication of deep vein thrombosis, suggests a new study. Chronic post-thrombotic syndrome develops in up to one half of patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). These patients can experience leg pain, heaviness, swelling, water retention, hyperpigmentation and varicose veins and leg ulcers. "Given that effective treatments ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Patients-With-DVT-Benefit-From-Exercise-and-Overall-Fitness-77187-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Aerobic-And-Resistance-Training-Combo-Helpful-For-Diabetics-77158-1.htm Performing a combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training was associated with improved glycemic levels among patients with type 2 diabetes, compared to patients who did not exercise, according to a study in the November 24 issue of IJAMA/I. The level of improvement was not seen among patients who performed either aerobic exercise or resistance training alone. Although it is generally accepted that regular exercise provides substantial health benefits for individuals with type 2 diabetes, the exact exercise type (aerobic vs....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Aerobic-And-Resistance-Training-Combo-Helpful-For-Diabetics-77158-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Gwyneth-Paltrow-Detoxes-Herself-to-Fitness-77141-1.htm Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she follow a radical detox plan simply called Clean to keep herself fit. "I have turned many of my friends on to this programme and each one has experienced profound benefits, from weight loss to mental clarity to the end of chronic depression," the Sun quoted her as saying. "It involves two liquid "meals" a day plus vegetables, chicken and buckwheat noodles for lunch, ideally for three weeks - but could lead to headaches because of the low-calorie and caffeine-free regime," she said....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Gwyneth-Paltrow-Detoxes-Herself-to-Fitness-77141-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Pain-reducing-Effects-in-Humans-Produced-by-Electrical-Stimulation-76333-1.htm A simple, non-invasive technique providing low-level electrical stimulation of the brain produces significant pain-reducing effects in humans, a new study has found. According pain researchers at Stanford University, with further research and development, transcranial electrostimulation (TES) could provide a valuable, non-drug approach to reducing pain and the need for pain medications. In the study, ultraviolet light was used to create a small, painful area of sunburn on the upper thigh in healthy volunteers....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Pain-reducing-Effects-in-Humans-Produced-by-Electrical-Stimulation-76333-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Everyday-Fitness-Ensured-by-Lunchtime-Work-outs-76123-1.htm Using the stairs during lunch breaks is a satisfactory fitness program, even if it is difficult to get out of a warm, cosy bed in the mornings for the daily exercie routine. A personal trainer, Lee-Anne Wann, believes that 45 minutes workout is ample, and for those who are really time-poor, she suggests a 20-minute interval training session. Either on a cardio machine, or running, go as hard as you can for one minute, then more slowly for one minute. Alternating like this for 20 minutes will burn a lot of calories....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Everyday-Fitness-Ensured-by-Lunchtime-Work-outs-76123-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Rodents-Will-Make-Their-Way-to-Space-to-Aid-Better-Understanding-of-Human-Fitness-76106-1.htm Sixteen rodent passengers are to accompany astronauts on Discovery's last flight to aid a better understanding of human fitness. The project is aimed at understanding why space flights make humans more vulnerable to infection by viruses and bacteria. "Since the Apollo missions, we have had evidence that astronauts have increased susceptibility to infections during flight and immediately post-flight - they seem more vulnerable to cold and flu viruses and urinary tract infections, and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Rodents-Will-Make-Their-Way-to-Space-to-Aid-Better-Understanding-of-Human-Fitness-76106-1.htm