Diaz Personal Therapy

Sitting is Killing You! from medicalbillingandcoding.org

2011-07-01T09:27:00.000-07:00

Take a look at this great infographic from medicalbillingandcoding.org and see why Sitting is Killing You!

Via: Medical Billing And Coding

New Therapy Exercise Software Application

2010-11-30T17:19:00.000-08:00

A new exercise application has recently been endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association. It is a downloadable application for your PC, MAC, iPhone or iTouch with 170 stretching, range of motion, and strengthening video clips, each with audio voice-over instruction for only $19.99. It also comes with a printable list of the exercises that you can take to your healthcare provider and they can mark which exercises are appropriate for you.

Check it out at www.mytherapyexercise.com or in the iTunes App store.

New Criteria Proposed for Diagnosing Fibromyalgia

2010-06-07T09:08:00.000-07:00

The American College of Rheumatology is proposing new criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia. A full article was published in the May issue of Arthritis Care and Research, but you can get a glimpse of the changes and new criterion here.

Pilates and Yoga in Clayton

2010-06-07T09:03:00.000-07:00

I have recently been hearing about Fusion De Artes which is an exercise/dance studio in Clayton which has recently opened. I have met two of the instructors and have heard great things from friends and clients. They are currently offering mat pilates, yoga, dances classes for adults and children and martial arts classes for children. The facility is bilingual. For more info, you can visit their website www.fusiondeartes.com

Pilates, Pilates, Pilates...

2010-04-22T11:12:00.000-07:00

So, if you haven't already noticed (then you must be blind!), pilates studios are popping up all over Panama. Which is good...and bad. Any time something becomes a fad there's always the possibility people will take advantage of the opportunity and put together a facility with instructors who are quickly trained and have little to no experience. On the other hand, it also brings to light those that are great and have just been overshadowed all this time.

This past weekend I attended a Pilates Mat Instructor course with Linda Henriquez. Linda is a Master Instructor with Balanced Body University with over 15 years of experience in Pilates instruction. She is a wonderful pilates instructor and I have been referring my clients to her for a while now. This was the first opportunity for me to see her as a teacher, and she was wonderful. We are fortunate to have Linda here because she has begun teaching future pilates instructors so that we will have well informed instructors.

I was able to meet two young ladies who are teaching pilates for Evolution Pilates in Obarrio. They both have training with a different organization but have chosen to attend Linda's instructor courses to further their knowledge and become better at what they do. They are a breath of fresh air in Panama! It was great to see their thirst for knowledge and the care that they have for their work.

Unfortunately, there are many out there who do not have the same care. One of the attendees of the course spoke about her "instructor" participating in the pilates class that she was supposed to be teaching. In case you weren't sure, this is a big no-no in my book. You pay a pilates instructor to watch and guide you so that you exercise correctly and safely. If they're not doing this, save your money, stay at home and watch a video.

Actually, the better alternative is to go see Linda (in Cardenas), or Andrea and Leyla at Evolution Pilates in Obarrio.

Video of Evolution Pilates with Andrea as the instructor (in white jacket)

Back Extensor Strengthening Article

2010-03-24T11:02:00.000-07:00

I was cruising through some journals, articles and blogs online and came across this blog about an article in a journal that I think I now love. Boy, that was a mouthful. Anyway, the blogger reminded me that we get carried away sometimes focusing all of our effort on abdominal strengthening and forget to strengthen our back extensors. He posted the journal article which has some great information in it and easy to follow exercises. I agree with the blogger about the journal being great and I plan to subscribe to the RSS feed. I'll keep you posted on any great new articles coming out of the journal.

http://www.mikereinold.com/2010/03/missing-link-in-protecting-against-back.html

Disc Sealant...New treatment being tested.

2010-03-18T16:11:00.000-07:00

A client of mine was just talking about this today. Why couldn't they come up with something that you can just inject into your disrupted disc that will seal it up. Well, I was quite surprised to come home and stumble across an article talking about a company doing exactly that. Spinal Restoration, Inc. is beginning human trials on their Biostat System which utilizes "a human derived, resorbable biologic tissue sealant" to seal the disrupted disc. How cool is that!! I'll definitely be keeping tabs on this new treatment.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182666.php

Get up outta that chair!!

2010-03-17T19:23:00.000-07:00

An article recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine discussed the harms of sitting. I know, I know, we've all heard it before. But, listen to this...recent research indicates that prolonged periods of sitting or inactivity can lead to a higher overall risk of death REGARDLESS of whether moderate or vigorous exercise is performed. That suggests that sitting is more detrimental than exercise is helpful. Don't think that exercising for one hour after work is going to balance eight hours of sitting in a chair. Start motivating yourself to stand up and move around every 30 minutes and try adding more movement to your day. Do some arm circles while you're reading those emails or walk around while you take that call from the boss. Get up outta that chair!!

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176376.php

What causes leg cramps?

2010-03-17T18:56:00.000-07:00

I often get asked this question. Most of us has experienced a leg cramp or two in our time. Leg cramps are so prevalent because there are so many causes for them. It makes this question very difficult to answer. Thankfully, I happened upon a great article that answers it quite well.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/180160.php

What causes leg cramps?

2010-03-17T18:48:00.000-07:00

My first blog!

2010-03-14T14:35:00.000-07:00

So I decided to start a blog!! I'm very excited, but also a bit nervous. Everyone will have to bear with me as I learn along the way.

I decided to start this blog as a way to convey information to my clients and friends about what's going on with my clinic as well as pertinent health information. I plan to post info about upcoming events, exercises classes, community information and overall make it a go-to place for wellness info in Panama.

I look forward to hearing from everyone and PLEASE pass along some feedback about what you'd like to see on the blog.

Welcome to my blog!!
Jana