www.Ups tatePhys i c i ansSC . com | www.Hea l thL i nksUps tate. com | 5 10 | WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT JOINT PAIN? The worst thing you can do if you are suffering from joint pain is to eliminate physical activity altogether. 16 | THE UPSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA – AS GOOD AS THE OUTDOORS CAN GET 10 places in the Upstate of South Carolina to be active in the great outdoors. 23 | THERE IS LOVE; THERE IS HELP; THERE IS HOPE "It hurts to look at pictures of these friends and be reminded of how much joy they had in their lives because I also think about how much pain they must have been in to want to end it all." 26 | NO EXCUSES! LOW IMPACT SPORTS FOR ANYONE AT ANY AGE Here’s a list of some of the most common low-impact exercises that require little equipment and can be performed almost anywhere. 30 | THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER Save a life by using these helpful tips and facts when someone is choking. 33 | HAIR LOSS CAN BE A PROBLEM FOR WOMEN, TOO For women, there’s a societal view that equates long, luscious hair with youth and beauty. There’s a different stereotype for men. Men losing their hair is more accepted and less of an issue. 38 | LIVING WITH LOW VISION With help from an occupational therapist, people with low or no vision can find ways to solve the problems that arise in their daily lives. 40 | THE FIRST SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN SOUTH CAROLINA Diverse stakeholders have come together for the purpose of identifying pathways and implementing solutions that move us toward a more sustainable future. 44 | LIVING WITH A DISEASE THAT OTHERS CAN’T SEE It’s a monumental experience that needs to be acknowledged, supported and, most importantly, believed. 46 | RESHAPING YOUR MIND-SET Stop focusing only on attaining a specific aesthetic or body composition and seek to develop habits that reshape your physical, mental and social well-being. 50 | A TIME TO RUN A number of injuries and afflictions tend to affect aging athletes, but you shouldn’t use that as a reason to stop working out. 54 | THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE When humans walk through the woods or simply coalesce with nature, they can immerse themselves in naturally-existing immune benefits. 56 | SHOULD YOU VOLUNTEER FOR A CLINICAL STUDY? Clinical studies are separated into several phases that must be completed before any new drug, device or treatment can be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration for licensing and approval. CONTENTS DIRECTORIES Physical Therapy. ................................................................... 62 Orthopedic. ........................................................................... 63 BY THE NUMBERS Hair Loss. ............................................................................ 35 Vision Impairment............................................................... 39 Physical Activity................................................................... 47 Running............................................................................... 52 Clinical Studies.................................................................... 57 IN EVERY ISSUE Publisher’s Note....................................................................... 6 About the Cover...................................................................... 7 Living Healthy Area Events...................................................... 8 The Lighter Side of Health Care. ........................................... 21 A Unique Case....................................................................... 36 The Facts on Food & Drink.................................................... 58 Upstate Area Nonprofits........................................................ 60 The Pulse on Upstate Nurses. ................................................ 64 ISSUE 5.2 MARCH/APRIL 2022 UPSTATE SPONSORED MEDICAL CONTENT Success Follows Historic Gym................................................ 15 Getting People Back in the Swing of Things. ........................ 48 FEATURES
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