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Studies are always trying to shed more and more light upon the question of joint pain, and the different contributing factors. In a recent article in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases by Bone and Tooper, looked at how prolonged exposure to repetitive activity at work contributes specifically to shoulder pain. In their study, they noted that population based studies suggest a lifetime prevalence of over 70 percent for neck and shoulder pain.

They found that shoulder pain was second only to back pain in workers compensation insurance claims. Their study also found that the risk of developing shoulder pain when starting a new job is related to the amount of over-the-head lifting and the monotonous nature of the work. They concluded that shoulder pain is a common problem among working age adults and is a large contributor to sick leave.

The study was able to identify some of the workplace factors that contribute to shoulder pain. The researchers were able to identify prolonged abnormal posture and repetition as significant contributors to shoulder pain. They also noted that more recent studies have considered the psycho-social influences such as monotony of work and the amount of stress might also contribute to shoulder pain.

In their conclusions, they call for more studies looking at psycho-social stressors as wells as repetative movement and how it can be modified in order to prevent further injuries to the shoulder in the workplace setting. Such a finding could greatly benefit the 70% of the population that suffers from some sort of work-induced joint pain.

Michael Carroll, MD is a board certified family physician with a special interest in sports medicine. He is the founding partner of Creekside Clinic, LLC, a progressive primary care center in Traverse City, Michigan and a member of both the American college of Sports Medicine, and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

He also holds special interest in shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries specifically with regard to cutting-edge treatments and is the author of a Shoulder Pain Talk.

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With society's focus on physical fitness and well being, it really isn't a wonder why a number of exercise regimens are up and about. From tae bo to yoga, the list of exercises could go on and on.

pilates would be one of them. pilates could be easily defined by calling it as yoga but with movement.

With pilates, breathing and the body are both seen as one unit. The exercise focuses on proper form, as well as breathing, making it popular as tae bo or small time gymnastics.

Originally developed by Joseph H. pilates, the exercise method has become a successful alternative to high impact exercises, like aerobics, and yields pretty much the same results an aerobics class would result to.

The exercise method borrows its major movements from dance therapy steps, as well as yoga exercises, and is known to improve ones body performance, as well as body appearance. Celebrities like Vanessa Williams, Patrick Swayze and Jaime Lee Curtis have been known to promote pilates, as the exercise is quite effective, strengthening not only ones body, but ones mind as well.

Abdominal Exercise pilates are quite ideal for those aiming to strengthen their abs, as Pilates focus on the abs, lower back, buttocks and hips. Abdominal exercise Pilates go beyond working on the rectus abdominis, known as the six pack area, including the deeper muscles as its focus areas. Being known to tone the general torso area, Abdominal Exercise Pilates strengthen the powerhouse region of a body, as the torso area is considered the core of strength when it comes to Pilates.

One of the plus features of Pilates would be the fact that the exercise doesnt cost much. Sure, one may have to spend for classes, but after that, the most that would have to invest in would be exercise mats. Though it is generally much better to take guidance from an instructor, an exerciser could readily do abdominal exercise Pilates, and reap the exercises benefits without one. Abdominal exercise Pilates also dont generally result to muscle stress most abdominal aimed exercises are known to put muscles.

Another great thing about Pilates is the fact that the exercise leaves no room for comparison with others, as one determines his/her improvement with the exercise, where its benefits exude from within. As the mind is highly involved with the exercise, it also workouts ones mind, during the exercise flow.

Abdominal exercise Pilates are truly ideal for those aiming to form abs of steel.

Milos Pesic is a professional fitness trainer who runs a highly popular and comprehensive Abdominal Training web site. For more articles and resources on abdominal exercises, abdominal workout tips, abdominal fitness equipment and much more visit his site at:

http://abs.need-to-know.net

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