April 2020

Reducing the Fall Risk Every eleven seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall (CDC). These falls can lead to serious injuries, including bone fractures, cuts and bruises, muscle strains or tears, and even brain injuries. Falls can also be fatal in certain circumstances. Even if one is lucky enough [...]

Strengthening Exercises While Using a Walker It has been reported that about 17% of people age 65 and overuse a walker of some sort (CDC). Whether it be used to increase balance or to increase confidence getting around, walkers are commonly used by older adults. While a walker is meant to help with balance it

Improving Hip Range of Motion After a Hip Replacement Total hip replacement surgery is a very common procedure with over 300,000 performed annually (1). Most people who require surgery are between 50 to 80 years of age. During hip replacement surgery, damaged bone and cartilage are removed and replaced with prosthetic components made of metal,

Hamstring Strain One of the best parts of the day is a  good workout or playing sports in everyday life. However, one of the most frustrating injuries that can happen is a sharp pain in the backside of the thigh. Those moments are the start of a potentially long recovery process. Hamstrings are one of

Strength Training for Runner's Running is a recreational sport that utilizes the coordination of many large muscle groups to propel us forward at an incredibly fast rate, or at least a faster rate than walking. Strength, conditioning, and endurance are all important aspects of being able to squeeze a little extra performance out of training.

For athletes, injuries can be relatively common through overtraining, or improper form. Often these types of  injuries, such as swimmer’s shoulder, can be avoided if exercises are included that enhance the strength and durability of the muscles used in the shoulder. The shoulder contains a complex muscular group, which makes sense considering the shoulder has