The Holiday season marks a time of coming together to see friends and family and celebrate the traditions that makes all feel at home. On the flip side, the transition to the winter season is when we historically see a …
Read PostWhat is Frailty? Frailty is often discussed in terms of a phenotype which is a set of observable characteristics of an individual. The frailty phenotype is also called Fried’s Phenotype. Fried’s Phenotype is when three or more of the following …
Read PostFear of falling (FOF) is a risk factor for falls.1 FOF is relatively common among the older adult population with 56.7% of older adults reported being fearful of falling according to one study.1 In addition to increased risk of falling, …
Read PostAs much as we would like to, we cannot stop the process of aging. We can, however, slow down the clock with nutrition. What we eat & drink can drastically alter how we spend our “golden years”. A healthy diet …
Read PostKeeping up with physical therapy during the holidays is tough. There are so many other things to do – cooking, parties, shopping, traveling, and visiting with family and friends. But if you’re in physical therapy over the holidays, there’s a …
Read PostImproper Lifting Techniques and Back Pain 65 million Americans report a recent episode of back pain and about 16 million adults experience chronic back pain that negatively impacts their daily activities. Back pain is the sixth most costly condition in …
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