For Stroke Recovery and Macular Degeneration
The Oxford Recovery Center is

Where the Healing Begins

"I was diagnosed with age-related Macular
Degeneration, the doctors told me it was irreversible.
I heard about Oxford Recovery Center and I decided to
go for it. First and foremost I could read again. I went
from nearly blind to 20/20." ~ Dave

"I had the worst type of STROKE you can have. For
nine months, I was completely paralyzed on my left
side. But after just 3 months at Oxford Recovery Center,
I am walking with a walker as a result of Hyperbaric
Oxygen Therapy and Suit Therapy." ~ Patricia

Pure oxygen under pressure (Hyperbarics)
saturates the body, reducing swelling, creating
new capillaries, increasing blood fl ow, and
increasing stem cell production 800%.

For Stroke Recovery the Oxford Recovery
Center combines Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy,
Neurofeedback, and Neuro Physical Therapy to
accelerate the development of verbal capabilities and
of new motor skills that strengthen the muscles and
teach the brain and body how to sit, stand, and walk.

Oxford Recovery Center is an integrative care facility that aids in the recovery
from STROKE using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Neuro Physical Therapy,
and Neurofeedback.

SOUTH LYON
21800 Pontiac Trail #300

TROY
165 Kirts #500

BRIGHTON
7015 Fieldcrest Drive

For a FREE Consultation Call 248-486-3636

For more information about our integrative approach in treating other conditions like Autism, ADD/ADHD, Lyme Disease,
Multiple Sclerosis, Immune Disorders, Inflammation, Sports Injuries, Anxiety, Fibromyalgia, Pain, Wounds, Concussions,
Traumatic Brain Injuries, and more, please check our website www.oxfordrecoverycenter.com

Ask Dr. Vieder

I do regular aerobic exercise, but should I also include strength training in my routine?
In many ways, gravity has some long-term negative effects on our bodies. A great way to overcome that is to include strength training in your
weekly exercise routine. This combination is critical across the age spectrum from teens to senior citizens. Any physical activity has a positive
infl uence on your overall health and it’s critical to have a balance between both aerobic and muscular strength training. Regular strength training
has a positive infl uence on your muscles, bones and joints.

For those of you who may not have an active exercise routine, a fi rst goal should be to simply reduce your amount of inactivity. New research
supports that even a single episode of exercise has a signifi cant benefi cial effect on your brain activity. The greater the intensity of the workout,
the more signifi cant the positive impact on neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and epinephrine, which are all naturally produced within
our bodies. Scientists refer to these as endogenous opioids or “feel good” substances, which can lead to a true natural high!

I don’t belong to a gym and I don’t have a set of weights at home. Is it possible to do strength training without weights?
Building muscle without the use of weights, also known as body weight training, can be very effective. Regardless of the equipment you use,
the key is to place your muscles under tension by using resistance and progressive overload. The classic routine of body weight training includes
squats, pull-ups, chin-ups, sit-ups and lunges. There are many interesting ways to expand on these basic principles and I encourage everyone to
learn a little bit more about closed kinetic chain exercises (CKCE). Regardless of which method you ultimately choose, if you stick with a brief
weekly routine, the benefi ts can be immense and help you maintain fl exibility, alertness, prevent loss of bone minerals and
maintain critical muscle mass.

I read that doing regular yoga workouts can help with my back pain. What do you think of that?
Yoga can be an excellent way to reduce or eliminate the use of over-the-counter or prescription pain medicine to treat
your back pain. A recent study indicates that those who suffered from chronic low back pain and participated in activities
such as tai chi, yoga and massage had a signifi cant reduction (greater than 50%) in the dependence upon medication!
Yoga offers more tangible benefi ts without increasing the risk of worsening the underlying condition or injury. If you never
participated in yoga previously, be sure to attend a class with a certifi ed instructor who will properly guide you with the
appropriate poses and relaxation techniques so you’ll have a greater chance of success in reducing back pain.

For more health information, visit the Ask Dr. Vieder page at LakesUrgentCare.com
Dr. Sanford Vieder, DO, FACOEP, Medical Director at Lakes Urgent Care, West Bloomfi eld / Livonia

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