An active exercise program is essential to maintain good health….FOR EVERYONE! Exercising should be a part of your daily routine whether you are 10, 20, 40, or 60. Regular exercise is proven to lead to better long-term health. For seniors, ages 60 and up, we want you to keep living, actively, for as long as you can, to increase your chances of longevity. But before starting any daily exercise routine, it is important for everyone, seniors in particular, to remember to Warm Up! Warm up exercises help to stimulate blood flow, to prepare your body for the elevated exercise that is to follow, and to help reduce the risk of injury while exercising. Check out the following examples of warm up exercises to help you start your daily routine off right:
1) Walking – Start by walking in place for 5 to 10 minutes. This helps to gently raise your heart rate and breathing before beginning more strenuous exercise.
2) Bicycle Riding – Hop on your stationary bicycle for 5 to 10 minutes if you are not into walking in place. Maintain your pace to ensure a proper warm up.
3) Rowing – Either stationary or actually on the water, use this warm up exercise to increase blood flow, while using your arm and leg muscles.
4) Stretching – Take care to do slow, thorough movements, to build flexibility and to avoid muscle injury.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/129030-warmup-exercises-seniors/

A young athlete never wants to hear the coach say, “sit out,” or “you’re done for today.” It’s easy for teens to think they are being punished when asked to sit out of a game because of a fall during the last play…a fall that really didn’t seem so bad. But sometimes, it is far from punishment! In fact, sitting out could save your child’s life…when you’re dealing with concussions.
A concussion is a temporary disturbance of brain function, resulting in confusion, amnesia, loss of consciousness, or loss of vision. Other symptoms include headache, dizziness, impaired orientation and difficulty concentrating.
Many coaches, parents, and young players minimize athletic brain injuries. But listen up: IT IS NOT jus t a part of the game! Young athletes should not be encouraged to “be tough” and keep pushing to remain in the game if they have experienced a potential brain trauma. You should always keep in mind that it is very easy for what appears to be a minor injury, to become a very serious injury if a player returns to the game too soon. After sustaining one brain injury, the risk for a second injury is 3 times greater, while the risk for a third injury is 8 times greater. Always, always, always, encourage young athletes to SPEAK UP! Don’t be afraid to tell a coach or another adult about an injury during play.
Keep these steps in mind about how to recognize a concussion:
1) If an athlete loses consciousness, the first step is to remove him/her from the game
2) The level of consciousness is the single most important indicator of the severity of a brain injury
a. A mild concussion may not result in any loss of consciousness
b. A moderate concussion may result in loss of consciousness that lasts 5 minutes or less
c. A severe concussion may result in loss of consciousness that lasts 5 minutes or more
3) Test the memory of the injured player. Loss of memory of events just before the injury and just after the injury is a common occurrence. A loss of memory of anything preceding the injury could be a sign of a more serious concussion.
4) Seek profession medical attention.

http://www.teengrowth.com/index.cfm?action=info_article&ID_article=1213

Capitol Rehab is pleased to announce that Dr. Beck has recently completed his Upper Extremity certification of Active Release Technique. Dr. Beck is now certified in both Upper and Lower Extremity protocols, broadening his knowledge of a variety of soft tissue injuries.

Active Release Technique is described as “a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.”

At Capitol Rehab-Arlington, Dr. Beck is able to integrate this very comprehensive soft tissue technique with functional rehabilitation and Chiropractic Care to provide very detailed treatment of such difficult conditions as Carpal Tunnel, Sciatica, Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints and Tennis Elbow.

Dr. Beck plans on completing ART certifications in Spine and Long Tract Nerve Entrapment later this year.

Capitol Rehab of Arlington is pleased to be supporting Ricardo Reinoso www.ricardoforacure.org in his work with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Join us in supporting his efforts! Click here for more information.

Capitol Rehab is extremely proud of the amazing success of several of our Friends of Capitol Rehab at this weekend’s George Washington Parkway Classic 10 Miler. Your relentless training, and unending dedication has once again paid off. We want to congratulate all of the runners who entered and competed this weekend, including our very own massage therapist extraordinaire, Jorge Obando.

We want to pay a special tribute to our “Capitol Rehab Top Place Finishers.”  It is our continued honor and privilege to be a small part of your team.

In the Men’s Overall Category:

Steve Hallinan
First Place Overall
49:29

Christopher Raabe
Third Place Overall
49:58

In the Women’s Overall Category:

Samia Akbar
First Place Overall
56:02

Julie Culley
Third Place Overall
1:01:07

First Place in the Women’s 20-29 year old Division

Erin Swain
1:01:39