What Type of Exercise is Right For You? Did you know there are four types of exercise? They are endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Try performing exercises and training in each of these categories to maximize the benefits to your health. Different forms of exercise fall into each of these four categories. It is important […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineMore Than The Winter Blues Every year on the first Sunday of November, Daylight Saving Time ends as we turn our clocks back an hour. Although it feels great to gain an hour of sleep, this “falling back” leaves us with far fewer daylight hours and longer nighttime. Our bodies can respond to less sunlight […]
Injury Prevention, MiscIt is almost the end of the year, and the money you placed in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) at the beginning of the year, needs to be spent. Why not spend your money on taking care of your health and wellbeing? This time of year brings increased stress and tension that can exacerbate your […]
Injury PreventionTop 5 Troublemakers for Lungs and How To Avoid Them October is Healthy Lung Month. It is important to talk about the top five troublemakers when it comes to lung health; general neglect, bronchitis, mold, air pollution, and smoking, and how to avoid them to help protect your lungs. Nearly 37 million Americans suffer from […]
Aging, Injury PreventionFeeling young isn’t just for the young! Feeling young isn’t just for the young! People are living longer and want to remain healthy and have a sense of purpose. There are several ways to promote healthy aging. 6 secrets to healthy aging include; getting the care you need, walking every day, connecting with friends and […]
Aging, Injury PreventionWhy Balance Is More Important As You Age As a Certified Falls Prevention Specialist (CFPS), each September allows me to bring attention to Fall Prevention Month. The statistics show that 25 percent of adults 65 and older have at least one fall every year, with over 3 million people requiring emergency room visits due to […]
Injury PreventionRoughly 6-18% of the active population have had activity halted or complained of Achilles pain. Let’s learn more about how laser therapy can help heal Achilles tendonitis. The basics – Anatomy The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon located in the back of the leg. This tendon connects the muscles of the calf, the gastrocnemius, […]
Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, Therapeutic Laser TherapyKinesiotape Explained You have seen kinesiotape likely on professional basketball and football players. It’s usually interesting-looking black strips that crisscross the knee or shoulder joint. Kinesiotape is used to support and relieve pain in joints, muscles, and ligaments. Kinesiotape helps to reduce swelling, improve mobility, and aids in recovery. This is kinesiotape explained. What is […]
Injury Prevention, Myofascial Release, Sports Medicine
