June is National Safety Month. Each year in the month of June, the National Safety Council (NSC) spreads awareness through their focus on reducing the causes of injury both in the home and at work. We would like to join …
Read PostDecompress the spine with good Pilates posture & mechanics. The first and most common concern I get from someone newly diagnosed with osteopenia (lower than normal bone density) or osteoporosis is not fear of painful fractures but, “how can I …
Read PostIn keeping with our philosophy of how important it is to stay active, this week’s blog is taken from the government site, healthfinder.1 Together, all of us can make a difference by raising awareness on a national level to incorporate physical …
Read PostHealthcare in our country is quite complex and often confusing. Many times people are unsure if something will be covered and they are concerned about the costs. Physical therapists around the country address this issue by attending the Federal Advocacy …
Read PostWith April in full swing, let’s take a moment to consider what occupational therapists do. An occupational therapist (OT) works with individuals across their lifespan to help them perform daily living activities that may have been lost or changed due …
Read PostAccording to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, you should get at least 50% of your daily carbohydrate intake from whole grains.1 A whole grain consists of a grain that includes the bran, germ and endosperm (the whole grain). Refined …
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