Category: injury
Exercises to Improve Your Balance
Every second of the day, an older adult (age 65 and older) falls in the United States, making falls the number one cause of injury and injury death in the older adults.1 Just because falls are common, does not mean …
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Continue Doing Your Favorite Activities with Energy Conservation
We all have experienced fatigue. Fatigue is a normal response to exertion and activity. But what if fatigue negatively impacts your ability to get through the day? For some, chronic fatigue can be a significant barrier to functional performance and …
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Movement is a Valuable Predictor of Future Health & Resilience Against Disease
People usually see a physical therapist for pain or loss of function. Think of the person who has back pain, the injured athlete or the person who has had a stroke. They all want to improve how they move and …
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Improving Mental Health Through Occupational Therapy
We have all heard that good health involves sound body, mind, and spirit. But how does that work exactly? Here is some of the rationale behind supporting mental health to promote physical health and well-being. Imagine you are visiting a …
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Proper Shoveling Techniques for this Winter
After this last snowstorm, having to get outside and shovel the driveway may be the last thing you want to do. Your number one goal is probably to get it done as soon as possible so you can get back …
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When the Weather Gets Cold, Don’t Forget to Warm Up!
Colder weather means some changes to how we exercise. Of course it’s harder to motivate yourself to get outside for a run or bike ride when the temperature drops, and the shorter days compress our schedules, but there are changes …
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