Did you know the fear of falling can increase your risk of falling? The fear of falling largely affects the older adult population, especially during activities with a balance component. The correlation between fear of falling and falling is a …
Read PostThe weather is heating up, trees are greener, flowers are blooming, and the sun is shining. After a long winter, it is time for a much-needed vacation. A road trip perhaps? Long hours sitting in the car and unlimited access …
Read PostOver the holiday break, I had time to kick back and watch some movies and TV shows. As usual, the workshop gathered to watch Elf and The Santa Clause. Then I downloaded season 1 of Yellowstone to see what everyone has been talking about. I also …
Read PostAmericans sure do love a new diet, spending over 30 billion dollars on diet trends each year. Yet while the number of Americans who claim to be on a diet is rising each year, obesity numbers are also rising, so …
Read PostEvery year in February the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) hosts the nation’s largest physical therapy conference called the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). CSM 2023 was hosted this past weekend in beautiful San Diego. I was fortunate enough to attend …
Read PostWarm-ups are always important! They gradually raise your heart rate and get you to breathe a little faster at the beginning of your workout. This sends more oxygen, energy, and nutrients to your heart, lungs, and muscles so they can …
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