Gary Yanker, author of the best-selling book _Walking Medicine (TM)_
(McGraw-Hill, 1993) is currently preparing the sequel, _Exercise Medicine
(TM)_.
Mr. Yanker is collaborating with doctors, physical therapists, exercise
trainers and others to offer exercise prescriptions for major medical
problems, diseases and disabilities.
He and his research team are seeking dramatic, inspirational stories from
patients who had/have medical problems and have exercised as part of
their program for recovery.
Please email ask@interport.com if you would like to share your story. Or,
if you know someone who may wish to share their story, please give them
our telephone number and/or email address.
Mr. Yanker's books are typically best-sellers. Your story may inspire
someone suffering from a similar ailment.
The following is sampling a list of ailments:
accidents
aging, premature
AIDS
alcoholism
anorexia-nervosa
arthritis
asthma
attention deficit disorder
back pain, chronic
bipolar disorder
blood pressure, high
bronchitis, chronic
bulimia
cancer
cholesterol, high
diabetes
depression
emphysema
fatigue, chronic
genetic disorders
heart attack, bypass surgery
hyperthyroidism
immune disorders
insomnia
joint injuries
lung disease
migraine
multiple sclerosis
muscular dystrophy
obesity
osteoperosis
pain, chronic
Parkinson's
scoliosis
spinal severed injuries
stroke
whiplash
The following is a sampling list of exercises and sports:
aerobics
Alexander Technique
animal care
bicycling
breathing therapies
calisthenics
cross-country skiing
dancing
gardening
giving blood
jumping
Kegel exercises
limbering up
martial arts
massage
musical instruments
physiatry
physical therapy
Pilates method
posture training
racquet sports
range-of-motion exercises
relaxation training
resistance training
rotational exercises
rowing
running
sex
singing
stair-climbing
swimming
tai chi chuan
walking
water exercise
weightlifting
yoga
Thank you for your attention.
Adam Khan,
Researcher
email: ask@interport.com
phone: (212) 879-0963