Cold Weather Makes Warm Ups Even More Important!
Warm ups are always important. They gradually raise your heart rate, and get you breathing a little faster. This sends more oxygen, energy, and nutrients to your heart, lungs, and muscles so they can perform at their best. Warm ups also get the aerobic energy system...
Cold Weather Makes Warm Ups Even More Important!
Warm ups are always important. They gradually raise your heart rate, and get you breathing a little faster. This sends more oxygen, energy, and nutrients to your heart, lungs, and muscles so they can perform at their best. Warm ups also get the aerobic energy system...
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What is the Goal of Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
If your doctor has mentioned pulmonary rehabilitation (or pulmonary rehab) as part of your breathing treatment plan, you needn’t worry. Much like the rehabilitation your favorite athletes undergo to return to sports, pulmonary rehabilitation will...
Health Issues That Can Interfere with Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is important for people with chronic lung disease. It is part of the gold standard of care, but sometimes another health issue can prevent or interfere with completing a program. Many people who suffer with lung disease...
Questions for Your Pulmonary Physical Therapist During Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Do you know that physical therapy can improve respiratory health? At Lifeline Therapy, we offer a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program that involves both physical therapy and respiratory therapy. Physical therapy is not often thought of...
Why Your Asthma Treatments Might Not Be Working for You
Asthma attacks can be scary. Many people rely on their medications to prevent breathing problems. So, what if your breathing treatment does not work for you? There are many factors that can contribute to your asthma medication not being effective,...
What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Do I Need It?
If you have shortness of breath because of lung problems, the answer is YES. Anyone with a pulmonary diagnosis and regular symptoms–coughing, sputum production, fatigue, shortness of breath at rest or with exertion–can benefit from pulmonary...
How COPD Affects Daily Living
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can mean facing changes in ability to perform daily activities. Managing shortness of breath and fatigue from simple tasks like getting dressed is a reality for many. You might also find...
What Physical Therapy Can Do For Arthritis
Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. The hips, knees, hands, and spine are the most commonly affected joints. Arthritis is not a single disease but an umbrella term...
Is Physical Therapy More Effective Than Surgery for Degenerative Meniscal Tears?
By Rachel Long, PT, DPT Approximately 25% of people older than 50 experience knee pain from degenerative joint disease. Degenerative joint disease is also known as osteoarthritis (OA) and is a leading cause of disability among older adults. Knee...
5 Things Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Your Breathing Issues
Breathing issues are more common than you may realize. While some are caused by usual suspects such as allergies and exercise, others have more unexpected culprits such as medications or certain diseases. For example, the common cold, flu, and...