Sometimes shopping for athletic shoes can feel like you're on a never-ending quest, and these days the choices can be mind-boggling. It doesn't matter if you're a walker, hiker, runner, or just someone looking for comfortable, supportive shoes - chances are you've faced all the...
While falls can pose a danger for people of any age, older individuals face significantly higher health challenges after a fall. According to National Council on Aging (NCOA) statistics, an older adult visits an Emergency Room every 11 seconds due to a fall, and dies...
If you wanted one more good reason to get off the couch and stay active, you're in luck! While it may not be the mythical fountain of youth, new research indicates that regular exercise can keep you younger at the cellular level. Research published on...
By Chelsea Savage, PT, DPT, OCS Here's one of my recipes. 1lb ground beef 1lb ground pork or turkey 1 egg + 1 egg yolk 1/2 t cayenne 1/2 t garlic 1/2 t thyme 1/2 t salt and pepper 1t oregano 1/2 onion chopped finely or...
When you face an injury, the damage isn't always just physical – many people also deal with emotional/psychological effects after an injury or surgery. Recently, Runner's World profiled ways to deal with common emotions many runners face when unable to run due to injury. WebMD...
After a recent study was published on the effects of long periods of television watching, you may have one more reason to turn off the TV. One of the most surprising aspects of the study, quoted here in ScienceDaily.com is that even those in the...
By Hannah Enochs, PT, DPT When Andy and I first got married, I made a lot of diy snacks- as life has gotten busier I have had to go store bought on several items, but these are quick and easy so I have kept them in...
We've discussed how important fitness is at all ages, and the benefits you can reap by being active as you age. Now, a recently published study conducted in Sweden indicates that women who maintain physical fitness can potentially avoid dementia in old age! If that's...
By Zach Pigg, PT, DPT As we approach warmer weather, more and more runners will be lacing up and hitting the pavement. As you start to increase your mileage, it is important to prepare your body for this increase in activity. One of the ways to...
The “injury bug” can bite anyone – whether you're fit and enjoying your usual weekend workout or whether you're taking up a new hobby. Of course, no one wants to be sitting on the couch when they'd rather be on their bike or hitting the...
