Day: September 6, 2024

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Is regular exercise the key to lowering Cardiac injury in seniors?

In 2016, a pilot study led by Christopher R. deFilippi and colleagues provides encouraging evidence that moderate physical activity (PA) can help protect the hearts of older adults, potentially reducing subclinical cardiac injury. The study, published by the LIFE Study Group, looked at the effects of moderate exercise on cardiac health, specifically measuring high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT)—a biomarker linked to heart cell damage and … Continue reading Is regular exercise the key to lowering Cardiac injury in seniors?

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Noninvasive Procedures

Cervical Upglide Thrust (C2-C7) Patient Position: Supine on the table with the cervical spine in a neutral position. Clinician Position: Standing beside the patient’s head. The superior forearm is placed under the patient’s neck to facilitate upper cervical side bending and rotation to the right. The superior hand rests on the patient’s chin. The lower cervical spine is positioned into left side bending. The segment … Continue reading Noninvasive Procedures

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