by Ke Wynn Lee | Dec 14, 2018 | Exercise Tips, Injury Prevention
The mortality rate of seniors after an unintentional fall increases significantly. Among the elderly with 38-47% of those who fall will eventually have a fatal outcome [3]. Furthermore, one-half of those who fall are likely to fall again [4]. To minimize falls,...
by Ke Wynn Lee | Nov 26, 2018 | Injury Prevention, Posture Correction
Cathryn Jakobson Ramin’s back pain started when she was 16, on the day she flew off her horse and landed on her right hip. For the next four decades, Ramin says her back pain was like a small rodent nibbling at the base of her spine. The aching left her bedridden on...
by Ke Wynn Lee | Oct 17, 2018 | Injury Prevention
Women have different biomechanics due to a slight wider pelvis, which means their knees buckle more easily when landing from a jump. Women have looser joints, which is a risk factor for knee problems; and muscular, strength and hormonal issues also play a part. As...
by Ke Wynn Lee | Oct 10, 2018 | Others
Never underestimate the power of a food journal. By writing down what you ate and your mood, can provide great insight on your eating habits. People with food journal have a higher chance of losing weight compared to those who don’t. I’ve prepared a...
by Ke Wynn Lee | Sep 20, 2018 | Health & Wellness
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the neurological systems of the brain and body. The symptoms generally come on slowly over time. The most obvious symptoms of PD are, but not limited to: – tremors, – rigidity at the...
