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Changing therapy practice to add higher-intensity walking improves early stroke recovery

By integrating 30 minutes a day of progressive walking exercise into standard stroke rehabilitation (30 to 60 minutes of physical therapy five days a week) stroke patients had a measurable improved quality of life and mobility at hospital discharge compared to a control group. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on February 1, 2025

Women exercising in gyms often face barriers including body image and harassment

When exercising in gyms, women face barriers across various domains, including physical appearance and body image, gym attire, the physical gym environment, and interactions with others, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, […]

Published on February 1, 2025

Helping Clients Overcome Setbacks

Overcoming setbacks is a key element of long-term behavior change. Learn why setbacks happen and how to help clients stay motivated and build emotiona… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering […]

Published on February 1, 2025