Exercise beyond menopause: Dos            and Don’ts

 J Midlife Health. 2011 Jul-Dec; 2(2): 51–56.

Abstract

With a significant number of women belonging to the status of menopause and beyond, it is imperative to plan a comprehensive health program for them, including lifestyle modifications. Exercise is an integral part of the strategy. The benefits are many, most important being maintenance of muscle mass and thereby the bone mass and strength……..Exercises for women with osteoporosis should not include high impact aerobics or activities in which a fall is likely……

Conclusion

Research indicates that postmenopausal women who engage in the comprehensive exercise program, benefit by maintaining a healthy body, bone density levels, and good mental health. Osteoporosis, the greatest ailment in older women, can be kept under control with exercise……Exercise works by improving muscle mass, strength, balance, and coordination…….

Readmore: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296386/

Clinical massage and modified Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching in males with latent myofascial trigger points.

OBJECTIVES

To determine the immediate effects of modified Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching (group I) versus Myofascial Trigger Point (MTrP) therapy plus modified PNF stretching (group II) in comparison to a control group receiving no treatment.

CONCLUSION

The results indicate immediate pre- to post-treatment benefits from MTrP therapy combined with modified PNF stretching in young and physically active males with latent MTrPs.

Readmore: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20673857

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