Every year millions of individuals undergo a joint replacement (hip or knee). The overall success rate with those procedures at reducing pain and improving function is quite high. That said, limitations following joint replacement surgery (namely running/jumping) are...
Exercise
Difficulty Getting Up From a Chair
It is all too common for individuals to have difficulty getting up from a chair as they age. The need to press up with the hands or pull on some other object or the need to take several attempts to rise are signs of trouble. Now that the task problem is identified –...
What to do when you don’t like exercise?
Are you someone who does not like to exercise? Someone who comes up with every excuse possible not to exercise? If so, this post is for you. There are those individuals who even though they know exercise is good, just cannot bring themselves to do it. It seems too...
Finding Balanced in Life
Finding balance in life can be difficult at times. With everyone’s attention divided ten different ways (work, family, friends, the house, kids, etc) at once it can be a challenge to find some balance. An important thing to remember is that if time is not taken to...
Exercise Improves More Than…
Most individuals agree exercise is good for one’s health. Many put in the work thinking it will help them lose weight, get in shape, and allow them to indulge in some sweets if they burn enough calories. But there is so much more to exercise. Exercise improves more...
Staying Active as You Age (Aging Better)
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...
Trouble getting up from a chair
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...
Small Changes, Big Results
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...
Setting Achievable Goals This Year
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...
Why Back Surgery Should Be The LAST LAST Option
Did you know that one of the KEY indicators for Back Surgery is zip code? Its true…Where a person lives can make them more or less likely to undergo a significant invasive procedure. Back surgery should not be determined in this manner AND is not something that should...
