When most people think of exercise and fitness they typically think of improving strength and cardiovascular function. While these are very important, most people rarely consider balance as an integral…
Joint replacement surgeries are becoming more and more prevalent in the United States with increasing age. According to an article titled Prevalence of Total Hip and Knee Replacement in the…
Just about everyone either knows someone who has had a stroke or has had a stroke themselves. Strokes cause neurological damage and can be very debilitating with disabling effects that…
Over the past few decades, there has been quite a buzz on whether high-intensity interval training results in greater health benefits as compared to other exercise types. Improvements in cardiovascular…
Click the Play Button to Hear an Audio Version of this Blog Joint replacement surgeries are becoming more and more common as the population ages and more injuries occur. According…
If you’ve ever experienced an illness or had to go through surgery then you know how important assistive devices are in helping you meet your functional goals. Sometimes, it can…
The obesity epidemic has been a major health concern for decades and is often coupled with multiple diseases such as diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and many others.…
Total knee replacements are becoming more and more prevalent in the United States due to older age, obesity, and incidences of arthritis. An article titled Prevalence of Total Hip and…
Click on the Play Button to hear an Audio Version of this Blog “Step on a crack and you’ll break your back.” Although this phrase is very cliche, one could…
One of the most alarming statistics is the amount of fall-related injuries occurring in the older adult population. According to the National Council on Aging NCOA (LINK), falls are the…