- 21. Fitness and Children with Chronic Illnesses
- (Fitness)
- ... experiences for disabled children, providing opportunities for physical fitness, competition, and enjoyment. Through their participation, children can enhance their self-esteem, and parents can connect ...
- 22. Sports Goals and Applications - Preschoolers
- (Nutrition & Fitness)
- ... sport at a very early age. This practice is actually not supported by the AAP Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness because of the potential risks from premature sports specialization. Repetitive actions ...
- 23. Childhood obesity
- (Childhood obesity)
- ... fitness. Find activities your child likes to do. For instance, if your child is artistically inclined, go on a nature hike to collect leaves and rocks that your child can use to make a collage. ...
- 24. Obesity
- (Obesity)
- ... probably will need to gradually increase the amount you exercise as your endurance and fitness improve. To make your own exercise goal more doable, break it up into several sessions throughout the day, ...
- 25. Myocardial ischemia
- (Myocardial ischemia)
- ... exercise have better cardiovascular fitness, which is associated with a decreased risk of myocardial ischemia and heart attack. Exercise also lowers high blood pressure. Obesity. Obese people have ...
- 26. Heart attack
- (Heart attack )
- ... fitness, which decreases their overall risk of heart attack. Exercise is also beneficial in lowering high blood pressure. Obesity. Obese people have a high proportion of body fat (a body mass index ...
- 27. Sprains and strains
- (Sprains and strains)
- ... in three to six weeks. A physical therapist can help you to maximize stability and strength of the injured joint or limb. Regular stretching and strengthening exercises for your sport, fitness or ...
- 28. What to Look for in a Toy
- (4-7 Months)
- ... fitness center for your new baby as she learns about the textures and sounds of different objects as well as works on her depth perception skills by trying to grab such items as hanging rings and plastic ...
- 29. Nutrition and Exercise During Pregnancy
- (Prenatal)
- ... activity is just as important when you’re pregnant as at any other time of life. Discuss a fitness program with your doctor, including fitness DVDs or videotapes that you’ve found of interest. Particularly ...
- 30. Athlete's foot
- (Athlete's foot)
- ... pools, fitness centers and other public areas. Treat your feet. Use powder, preferably antifungal, on your feet daily. Don't share shoes. Sharing risks spreading a fungal infection. ...
- 31. Asthma
- (Asthma)
- ... yoga breathing. These exercises may reduce the amount of medication you need to keep your asthma symptoms under control. Yoga classes increase fitness and reduce stress, which may help with asthma as well. ...
- 32. Aortic valve regurgitation
- (Aortic valve regurgitation)
- ... to lower your blood pressure. Exercise also helps maintain your general fitness, which will help with your recovery if you need heart surgery. See your doctor regularly. Establish a regular evaluation ...
- 33. Broken ankle/broken foot
- (Broken ankle/broken foot)
- ... athletic shoes for your sport. Replace athletic shoes regularly. Discard sneakers as soon as the tread or heel wears out or if the shoes are wearing unevenly. Start slowly. That applies to a new fitness ...
- 34. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
- ... Physical therapy. A physical therapist can recommend low-impact exercises to maintain your cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and range of motion as long as possible, helping you preserve a sense ...
- 35. ACL injury
- (ACL injury)
- ... the middle of the knee, connects your thighbone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia) and helps stabilize your knee joint. Most ACL injuries happen during sports and fitness activities. The ligament may tear ...
- 36. Women's Heart Care
- (Medical Center Services)
- ... wellness plan that addresses several aspects of women's health such as nutrition and physical fitness, stress and related disorders, diabetes, vein disorders, osteoporosis, hormone imbalances, and several ...
