At any age, balance exercises can help keep you moving, boost your confidence and mental clarity and keep you steady for years to come. If you’re an older adult, balance exercises are especially important because they can help you prevent falls and maintain your independence. Longevity researchers agree that good physical balance can turn back […]
CONTINUE READINGFamiliar with this scenario? You have a small tear in your rotator cuff, or your ACL. It is very painful. The doctor prescribes physical therapy for relief, and to avoid surgery. You’ve been diligent. Your physical therapist has you doing all the right moves. Even though the tear cannot mend itself, you’re stronger and the […]
CONTINUE READINGThe holidays are here, but where are you? Stuck somewhere between wanting to stay under the covers until January or running from party to party, shopping, eating and drinking a bit too much? Are you often amped up on sugar this time of year? You might be able to do it all this holiday season […]
CONTINUE READINGHow could such a cute little thing cause such pain, you might wonder as you hold your new baby and carry that car seat for the umpteenth time. You’re so busy learning the parenting ropes that you may not stop to think about the toll it is taking on your body. Repetitive stress injuries, such […]
CONTINUE READINGReceiving a diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating news, and it almost always leads to some kind of surgical procedure. It may be a lumpectomy, lymph node biopsy or removal or a mastectomy. Often breast reconstruction surgery is also part of the plan, as well as radiation and chemotherapy. The aftermath of any of these […]
CONTINUE READINGFamiliar with this scenario? You have a small tear in your rotator cuff, or your ACL. It is very painful. The doctor prescribes physical therapy for relief, and to avoid surgery. You’ve been diligent. Your physical therapist has you doing all the right moves. Even though the tear cannot mend itself, you’re stronger and the […]
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