CLOSING A DEADLY GENDER GAP:
How PT Assists Men With Chronic Disease
Men in American society have long been conditioned to focus on work and push through pain. In recognition of National Men’s Health Month in June, it’s worth noting one consequence of this cultural pattern: Men experience higher rates of disease and death than women for 13 out of 20 of the most common diagnoses, including lung cancer and chronic kidney and liver disease, according to a global study in Lancet Public Health. And this gender gap in health is getting worse. When examining the rates of certain diseases such as diabetes, men’s lead over women has tripled since 1990, as measured by years of life lost to the illness. Men are also less likely than women to see a doctor or physical therapist (PT) for help with day-to-day problems, such as joint or muscle pain or balance problems. However, once they do go to PT, men are more likely than women to find it helpful, with 91% reporting benefits,
compared with 83% of women, according to a 2024 poll of 1,000 Americans. PT could help narrow the gender gap for many diseases common to older adults, recent research shows: • PT can help patients avoid cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure and improving the fitness of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system. • Exercise therapy can help ward off osteoporosis by strengthening the bones and slowing bone loss. • PT can ease arthritis symptoms by strengthening the muscles around joints, improving range of motion, and educating patients on how to protect their joints. • Exercise therapy can reduce the risk of diabetes by lowering patients’ weight and blood pressure and keeping cholesterol and blood glucose at healthy levels. Grilled Whole Chicken and Vegetables
A trained PT has many tools at hand to accomplish these goals, including resistance training, electrical stimulation, kinesio taping, ultrasound, laser, and manual therapy. Men who invest in their health are likely to reap meaningful rewards, including greater well-being and a more active life. To take advantage of PT’s healing benefits, contact us today! We will be glad to work with you to develop a personalized program that works!
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Ingredients • 1 whole chicken • 1 lemon, halved • 2 tsp onion powder • Salt and pepper, to taste • Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 bell peppers, quartered • 1 zucchini, sliced • 1 summer squash, sliced • 2 red onions, quartered
Directions 1.
Turn the grill on high heat. 2. Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the chicken’s backbone and remove it. 3. Turn the chicken over on a baking sheet and press it flat. 4. Squeeze the lemon over the chicken and season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. 5. Brush the chicken and grill grates with olive oil. 6. Place the chicken skin-side down onto the grill. 7. Grill for 12–15 minutes until charred. Flip the chicken and grill for 25–30 minutes. Flip it again and let it cook fully before removing from the grill and letting it rest. 8. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper, then brush them with olive oil. 9. Grill the vegetables for 6–7 minutes, until tender. Enjoy!
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