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Staying active as you age is an important issue. No one looks forward to a reduced ability to be active over time. In fact many individuals want to be even more active, enjoying their retirement without limitations. Yet, too often people do not prioritize being active...
As people age a concerning issue is trouble getting up from a chair. Some struggle to the point of having to push up with their hands or make several attempts rocking back and forth before successfully getting up. Not only is getting up from a chair difficult but this...
Using assistive devices for safety with mobility is important for certain individuals with balance concerns. Falls are not good for anyone at anytime, especially as a person ages. As such, it is imperative to prevent them whenever possible. Use of assistive devices...
Now that we are firmly in winter, it is appropriate to talk about steps you can take to protected yourself while shoveling snow. It is important to make sure you are safe and avoid potential pitfalls that can lead to injury. Good Footwear: Make sure you are wearing...
Falls are never a good thing (especially as a person ages) so…avoiding falls in winter is important. While everyone knows it is wise to avoid falls, what steps do people actually take to avoid them (short of not going outside during the winter)? To begin with proper...
Last week the focus was on setting achievable goals and now the discussion will be furthered by talking about small changes leading to big results. Again, focusing on the final outcome can be daunting but by keeping an eye on the progress made toward the end result is...
Since it is now 2020, many people are thinking about exercising (more), eating (healthier), losing weight and more. An important part of achieving any new goal is setting achievable goals. What this means is to not start off shooting for the moon, rather begin with...
Getting back to normal after a wrist fracture can sometimes be difficult. Pain, loss of motion, inability to feel strong with your hands are common problems reported after a wrist fracture. Often individuals are splinted or casted for several weeks (with/without)...
It is common to ask the question of whether surgery is necessary for a rotator cuff tear. But the interesting thing now being reported is surgery may NO longer be the BEST option. But how can that be? Isn’t surgery needed to fix a tear? Well, this depends on the...
Is there anything to be concerned about if my shoulder makes noises? As with many things in the human body, shoulder noises are not always indicative of something wrong. Sometimes as the body ages – normal changes in the muscles, joints, ligaments, and fluids happen....