6 Tips for Supporting Breast Health After 40 Breast health is an essential part of overall health, and as we age our breasts change and our risk of cancer increases. Cancer is caused by a mutation in the DNA within a cell, creating an abnormal cell that then divides to create more abnormal cells. With […]
Women's HealthHow Long Will My Injury Take to Recover? You have just suffered a new injury. No matter the injury, you are probably wondering, “When will I be back to normal?” “How long with my injury take to recover?” The answer to this is not always straightforward. However, our body has approximate healing times associated with […]
Sports MedicineIs a Weekend Warrior a Bad Thing? What is a weekend warrior? It can often be hard to fit in time for exercise and wellness throughout your busy week between juggling work, family, and other commitments. A weekend warrior is someone who typically doesn’t exercise during the busy weekdays but makes up for this with […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicinePut The Spring Back In Your Step Have you ever noticed your feet are put through a lot more wear and tear through the summer months? In the summer, your feet are more exposed to the elements. With more barefoot walking in and outside of the house, wearing sandals and other open-toed shoes that provide […]
Injury PreventionWhat is Vertigo? Vertigo is an illusory sensation of motion of either the self or the surroundings in the absence of true motion. The two different types of vertigo are peripheral and central. Peripheral vertigo is much more common and typically involves a problem within the part of the inner ear that controls balance or […]
Vestibular & BalanceLiving With Arthritis Arthritis may impact one or several joints in your body and often results in pain, inflammation, stiffness, and/or difficulty with mobility. There are several tools available to help alleviate pain from arthritis so you can continue to participate in the activities you love. Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy is one treatment option […]
Chronic PainHow Do I know if I Have Achilles Tendinitis? What is Achilles Tendinitis? Achilles tendinitis is characterized by pain in the Achilles tendon or the thick cord on the back of your ankle. The Achilles tendon attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone. Achilles tendinitis may also create pain on the heel bone itself […]
Injury Prevention, Pain Management, Sports MedicineThe Runner’s Workout Running is my favorite form of exercise, but I also like to supplement cardiovascular training with exercises to strengthen the lower body and prevent injury. Because running is very repetitive biomechanically, it’s important to incorporate different movement patterns into your workouts. In other words, muscles should be strengthened in a variety of […]
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