As cold and flu season approaches, so does the season of illness prevention. From getting flu shots to adding a little extra Vitamin C to our diets, prevention often becomes a focus for those concerned with getting sick, missing work and/or school, and optimizing the joy of their upcoming Holiday Seasons. It’s based on this mindset that medical professionals such as physical … Read more
Don’t have time for exercise? Perhaps it’s time to reframe what true exercise looks like, says Sterling Heights physical therapist Ashesh Vyas. “Exercise doesn’t require a gym, special equipment or a high intensity,” said Vyas, owner of Active Kare Physical Therapy in Sterling Heights. “Down to its core, exercise is simply movement. Despite being busy, most of us have plenty of time to move around every … Read more
When only one in three adults get the recommended amount of physical activity their bodies need each week (according to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition), Sterling Heights physical therapist Ashesh Vyas says it’s difficult to find fault when an individual is making an effort to exercise … even if the effort’s slightly misguided. But since October is … Read more
Following a stroke, the rehabilitation process often focuses on improving the survivor’s ability to move and perform everyday tasks, with a lesser emphasis on general aerobic fitness. This is likely a mistake – at least when it comes to long-term endurance and quality of life. A recent study published in an August 2019 edition of the Journal of the American Heart Association shows … Read more
When we’re young, falls are treated as teaching opportunities. “Get back on your feet, brush yourself off and keep moving toward your goals,” we were told. But as we age, falls take on a much greater significance. According to Sterling Heights physical therapist Ashesh Vyas, when someone of advanced age falls, they tend to suffer greater distress to their … Read more
For decades, the standard and recommended response to an injured muscle, tendon or ligament was to “apply RICE,” an acronym that stands for a protocol of rest, ice, compression and elevation. Yet these days, the application of RICE as a treatment for these sports-type soft-tissue injuries isn’t 100 percent supported by science. Multiple studies have come out over the years which question the wisdom behind our reliance of RICE as a … Read more
Many have grown up with the understanding that, whenever you’re about to work out, compete or otherwise push your body, it’s important to stretch immediately before the activity in order to prevent injury and perform your best. Yet, despite these long-held beliefs – and perhaps surprisingly – there’s little evidence to support this theory. Today’s evidence suggests that there’s no connection between injury prevention and stretching – static, or reach-and-hold-type stretching – before a workout. Performance-wise, there’s also no consistent connection, with … Read more
The stronger and more balanced your muscles are before orthopedic surgery (e.g., joint replacement surgery), the stronger and better off you’ll be after. That’s the philosophy behind prehabilitation, says Sterling Heights physical therapist Ashesh Vyas. “The goal of prehabilitation is to improve a patient’s strength and functional capacity prior to surgery through a comprehensive exercise program,” said Vyas, owner of Active Kare Physical Therapy in Sterling Heights. “This not only … Read more
As student-athletes train over the summer, preparing to head back to the practice fields later this season, injuries are going to happen. Despite concerted efforts to reduce and prevent sports injuries, Sterling Heights physical therapist Ashesh Vyas pointed out that it’s impossible to eliminate them from sports. So in order to ensure injuries are diagnosed and treated quickly, before they worsen, Vyas said it’s paramount parents and guardians are able to quickly identify the signs … Read more
Despite being one of the top causes of disability in the U.S., affecting around eight in 10 people in their lifetimes, back pain is an ailment often misunderstood by those affected. Such misconceptions can cause those suffering from back pain to seek solutions, potential treatment paths, and even lifestyle alterations that aren’t necessarily in their … Read more
