Posted on Aug 30, 2019
"Exercising Your Way to Recovery" — Warriros for Life (WFL) — hosted by COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs...
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The Labor Day Weekend doesn't give anyone a break from PTSD, TBI, MST, or other Invisible and Physical Disabilities, so I won't take a break either for our Warriors.
I hope you can join us this Saturday for “Warriors for Life” WFL Group Support Community Services Program as your host COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs talks about “Exercising Your Way to Recover.” The focus will be around exercising to improve the symptoms of PTSD, TBI, and PTSD from MST.
Saturday night’s Topic: “Exercising Your Way to Recovery?”
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumtic Brain Injury (TBI) and PTSD as a result of Military Sexual Trauma can drastically alter the lives of sufferers and is particularly common in veterans.
Effects include flashbacks, high anxiety, personality changes, startle responses, mood swings, and disturbed sleep, with typical treatment involving antidepressants and psychotherapy.
In an effort to develop treatment options, many are looking to physical remedies such as intense exercise to help those suffering from PTSD, TBI, and MST. Those who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.
People with a TBI are often physically inactive, leading to reduced fitness levels and secondary health conditions. A safe and effective exercise program can play an important role in improving a poor health and fitness profile following a brain injury. Additionally, regular physical activity can enhance balance and coordination, decrease reliance on assistive devices, and improve ability to perform activities of daily life and, therefore, foster independence. Studies also suggest that exercisers with TBI were less depressed and reported a better quality of life than those who did not exercise. The key is to find which exercises the person with a TBI enjoys and develop an individualized exercise prescription that accommodates each person’s needs and abilities.
These exercises for brain injury patients can not only help you regain movement and strength, but also improve your cognitive functioning.
Warriors for Life Group Support Community Service – Saturday, 31 August 2019 at 8:00 PM ET, (7:00 Pm CT), 6:00 PM MT, & 5:00 PM PT
Dial in 5-10 minutes early to test your communications!
COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs will be the Host this Saturday evening and is inviting you to a RingCentral meeting.
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Thanks,
COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Labor Day Weekend doesn't give anyone a break from PTSD, TBI, MST, or other Invisible and Physical Disabilities, so I won't take a break either for our Warriors.
I hope you can join us this Saturday for “Warriors for Life” WFL Group Support Community Services Program as your host COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs talks about “Exercising Your Way to Recover.” The focus will be around exercising to improve the symptoms of PTSD, TBI, and PTSD from MST.
Saturday night’s Topic: “Exercising Your Way to Recovery?”
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumtic Brain Injury (TBI) and PTSD as a result of Military Sexual Trauma can drastically alter the lives of sufferers and is particularly common in veterans.
Effects include flashbacks, high anxiety, personality changes, startle responses, mood swings, and disturbed sleep, with typical treatment involving antidepressants and psychotherapy.
In an effort to develop treatment options, many are looking to physical remedies such as intense exercise to help those suffering from PTSD, TBI, and MST. Those who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.
People with a TBI are often physically inactive, leading to reduced fitness levels and secondary health conditions. A safe and effective exercise program can play an important role in improving a poor health and fitness profile following a brain injury. Additionally, regular physical activity can enhance balance and coordination, decrease reliance on assistive devices, and improve ability to perform activities of daily life and, therefore, foster independence. Studies also suggest that exercisers with TBI were less depressed and reported a better quality of life than those who did not exercise. The key is to find which exercises the person with a TBI enjoys and develop an individualized exercise prescription that accommodates each person’s needs and abilities.
These exercises for brain injury patients can not only help you regain movement and strength, but also improve your cognitive functioning.
Warriors for Life Group Support Community Service – Saturday, 31 August 2019 at 8:00 PM ET, (7:00 Pm CT), 6:00 PM MT, & 5:00 PM PT
Dial in 5-10 minutes early to test your communications!
COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs will be the Host this Saturday evening and is inviting you to a RingCentral meeting.
Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/ [login to see] ;
Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll):
+ [login to see] ,, [login to see] #
Or Telephone:
Dial:
+ [login to see] (US Toll)
Meeting ID: [login to see]
Directions for loading Ring Central. https://youtu.be/M8D_8iSNQ7k
Thanks,
COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Warriors for Life
Exercising
PTSD
TBI
Victory for Veterans (VFV)
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Good evening, my friend COL Mikel J. Burroughs and thank you for making us aware that on Saturday, August 31, 2019 you will be hosting the “Warriors for Life” WFL Group Support Community Services Program virtual meeting focused on “Exercising Your Way to Recovery?”
Hopefully this will benefit many.
One day I hope to be able to exercise again - once doctors clear me to do something.
Hopefully this will benefit many.
One day I hope to be able to exercise again - once doctors clear me to do something.
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SPC Nancy Greene
May I suggest swimming or working out in the pool. You might be amazed at the mobility you have in an aquatic environment. Less chance to injure yourself and I think the water has ‘healing’ properties. Take care of yourself! Nancy (AKA Water Woman)
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LTC Stephen F.
Once the spine surgeons clear me to get into a pool. I still cannot drive post surgery because of spasms which double me over SPC Nancy Greene.
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SPC Nancy Greene
Hang in there and please give your body time to heal. I know we have a tendency to be impatient;however it is imperative to allow that time for your body to heal! Take Care and Good Luck! Keep us posted on your recovery!LTC Stephen F.
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Great topic. Exercise not only helps with stress but also cognitive processing of difficult experiences
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