August 29, 2008 rehabilitation at HOME works for those with COPD
Posted Sep 01 2008 7:09pm
Music is a terrific help in keeping one moving...speaking of which, it is time to get on the treadmill. Walked intervals from 3 to 4.5 mph, very tough for 2 miles in 45:44 will do small weights tonight since I didn't get to them last night.roxlyngcd@comcast.net
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease And Home Rehabilitation - The Mobile Phone's Crucial Role"We are seeing benefits on the same scale as those obtained by hospital programmes with good patient compliance", notes Dr Kuo. He believes a number of factors explain the success of the mobile phone coaching.
Firstly, walking speed is very precisely controlled by the rhythm of the music, which is set individually to an endurance level appropriate to each subject (too high a level would be harmful). The device records the daily duration of exercise, which gives a good indication of the patient's general state. Sudden changes in duration can be seen by the doctor, who can intervene quickly to prevent deterioration in the patient's condition. And the system's simplicity in itself ensures long-term compliance and, thus, continuing benefits. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119350.php
Variations Of Rare Lung Disease ExaminedScienceDaily (Aug. 28, 2008)��� Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM, is a rare but serious lung disease that may cause severe respiratory symptoms in patients. The often-fatal disease has no cure.http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080826190946.htm
FYI.......High Levels Of Toxic Metals Found In Herbal Medicine Products Sold OnlineScienceDaily (Aug. 27, 2008)��� Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that one fifth of both U.S.-manufactured and Indian-manufactured Ayurvedic medicines purchased via the Internet contain lead, mercury or arsenic. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080826190850.htm
Sticks And Stones: A New Study On Social And Physical PainScienceDaily (Aug. 28, 2008)��� We all know the famous saying: ���Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,��� but is this proverb actually true?http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080827164140.htm
Music is a terrific help in keeping one moving...speaking of which, it is time to get on the treadmill. Walked intervals from 3 to 4.5 mph, very tough for 2 miles in 45:44 will do small weights tonight since I didn't get to them last night.roxlyngcd@comcast.net
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease And Home Rehabilitation - The Mobile Phone's Crucial Role"We are seeing benefits on the same scale as those obtained by hospital programmes with good patient compliance", notes Dr Kuo. He believes a number of factors explain the success of the mobile phone coaching.
Firstly, walking speed is very precisely controlled by the rhythm of the music, which is set individually to an endurance level appropriate to each subject (too high a level would be harmful). The device records the daily duration of exercise, which gives a good indication of the patient's general state. Sudden changes in duration can be seen by the doctor, who can intervene quickly to prevent deterioration in the patient's condition.
And the system's simplicity in itself ensures long-term compliance and, thus, continuing benefits.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119350.php
Variations Of Rare Lung Disease ExaminedScienceDaily (Aug. 28, 2008)��� Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM, is a rare but serious lung disease that may cause severe respiratory symptoms in patients. The often-fatal disease has no cure.http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080826190946.htm
FYI.......High Levels Of Toxic Metals Found In Herbal Medicine Products Sold OnlineScienceDaily (Aug. 27, 2008)��� Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that one fifth of both U.S.-manufactured and Indian-manufactured Ayurvedic medicines purchased via the Internet contain lead, mercury or arsenic. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080826190850.htm
Sticks And Stones: A New Study On Social And Physical PainScienceDaily (Aug. 28, 2008)��� We all know the famous saying: ���Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,��� but is this proverb actually true?http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080827164140.htm