It looks like winter is here! While many people look forward to the winter season for outdoor activities, the avid golfer typically is sad to see the green grass fade to brown, and the golf season come to an end. Suddenly, golfers will find that they...
We Tell You Why Online Health Searches Can be Risky In an article published this summer, NBC revealed that over 80% of internet users have searched for health-related topics online. That leaves a scant 20% who avoid turning to Dr. Google (and possibly accounts for the...
By Lisa Piropato, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC It is cold weather outside! Prevention of cold-related injuries is very important for those who love to exercise outdoors all year around! Common cold-related injuries Frostbite is direct freezing to tissues when the skin temperature drops below -0.5 degrees C. Most...
December is undoubtedly the busiest time of the year for most of us with school programs, neighborhood parties, year-end work activities, Holiday preparations, and family get-togethers. If you are fortunate, you might carve out some time for yourself to relax and maintain your mental and...
By Lisa Piropato, PT, DPT, ATC It is cold weather outside! Prevention of cold-related injuries is very important for those who love to exercise outdoors all year around! Common cold-related injuries Frostbite is direct freezing to tissues when the skin temperature drops below -0.5 degrees C. Most commonly...
By Ryan Cotton, PT, DHS, OCS According to data from Liberty Mutual and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are nearly 54,000 workplace injuries annually costing companies nearly $62 billion. OSHA reports that the average workers compensation claim cost is $19,985. No industry is immune to...
