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6309 Baltimore Avenue
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Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 699-1580
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The Benefits Of a Medical Gym
It has been documented in a recent study that maintaining aerobic fitness through middle age could delay biological aging by 12 years. The study shows aerobic exercise improves the body's oxygen consumption and its ability to generate energy, which, in turn leads to the slowing and possible reversal of the inevitable decline of our body's function. The benefits not only can affect the middle aged but the elderly as well.
Here are common but serious life-threatening diseases that can benefit with regular exercise
High blood pressure
Cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis
Type 2 diabetes, even high risk cases
Stroke
Breast cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Osteoporosis
Depression among elderly adults
Conditions that will worsen without intervention
Musculoskeletal experts can treat these disorders. By definition physical therapy is the art and science of assessing and restoring motion of a particular joint or body part or a particular movement pattern. Physical therapy is the only profession that can do that and they strive to resolve the underlying cause of a problem.
Unlike many community gyms, medical gyms (MGs) take into account each individual's medical conditions, injuries and disabilities. They design a program only after an evaluation by a physical therapist. This assessment is comprehensive to determine what exercises are appropriate. This includes the assessment of motion, posture, function, balance and strength. MGs are treating the underlying cause for the patient's condition and are constantly making recommendations for lifestyle adjustments to correct the underlying movement disorders. You are able to exercise in a safe and comfortable environment to reach your functional goals.
Other benefits of regular exercise at MGs include
Decreased anxiety and stress
Decreased risk of falls or the injury sustained during falls
Improved physical function, independence with home/recreational/work capacity
Better sleep
Pain reduction
Usually, if there is already a concern enough to recommend medication or a specialist, the patient needs a physical therapy evaluation. It is okay to be referred to physical therapy before the patient sees a specialist. The state of Maryland allows direct access to a physical therapist without a doctors' prescription and patients can go to a therapy clinic of their choice. Many patients that start in physical therapy continue their exercise routine in this health care setting.
MGs support traditional medicine rather than supplanting it. It is a conservative approach to ongoing health care and communication with your physician is made as necessary. The results can eliminate or delay the need for surgery and, in some cases, reduce the need for medications for inflammation and pain.
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