Diabetes is a chronic illness, but it doesn’t need to get in the way of living life to the fullest. However, individuals with diabetes have to be more careful about their diet and personal habits to maintain their health. There are simple ways to help manage your blood sugar levels...
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How to Increase Mobility with Gait Training
The loss of a limb changes how your body moves. Gait training is an integral part of gaining and maintaining mobility through muscle strength, balance, and correct movement patterns. Even if it’s been a while since you’ve done gait training, keeping your muscles strong and balanced can prevent changes in...
Why Do Amputees Sweat More? (And How to Reduce and Control It)
The amputation of a limb brings monumental changes, but there’s one that catches some amputees by surprise—excess perspiration (aka, too much sweat). Amputees often report that they perspire more than usual, especially in the first few months after amputation. For a person with limb loss, perspiration management is an essential...
How to Stop (and Treat) Chafing When You Run
Running and chafing go together, unfortunately. The heat, sweat, and friction of physical exertion combined with the repetitive motion of running put delicate skin to the test. Chafing can get bad enough to slow your pace or even sideline you from a race. Treatment and prevention, especially for long-distance runners,...
Peloton Riders — How to Stop Painful Chafing and Saddle Sores
The Peloton is the ultimate way to get a class cycling experience from the convenience and comfort of your home. As more people have turned to home cycling workouts, they’re discovering the advantages like variety and competition along with the disadvantages of a heavy cycling routine. Two common issues for...