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The Silent Disease: Osteoporosis
Did you know that osteoporosis is known as the ‘Silent Disease’? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, keeps too little bone or when both these things occur. It causes bones to weaken which increases the risk for fractures. Medical experts estimate that 54 million people in the United States have osteoporosis or low bone density. They say one in every two women and one in every four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
Read full blogHow to Go From Your Couch to a 5K
By: Abbey Fecher, DPT
It’s the end of the year and you’re starting to think about your New Year’s Resolutions. Some common ones that come to mind might be eating healthier, getting more sleep, and exercising more. Have you noticed people sporting their exercise pants and race tee-shirts at the gym or around town? You may have noticed stickers on cars advertising that the driver has run a 5K, 10K or even marathon! What about you?
How to Make Smart Fitness Resolutions
By: Danielle Hoguet, DPT
Can you believe that in just a few weeks, 2016 will be in the past? It’s almost that time when gyms are packed, Facebook feeds are flooded with New Year’s Resolutions and goals, and the organic foods section is probably a little more picked over than normal. It’s almost 2017!
Along with celebrations to ring in the new year come resolutions and the chance to work towards a new and improved YOU.
Make Healthy Choices This Holiday Season without Counting Calories
Tis’ the season for good food, time with family, giving thanks, celebrations and traveling. I love this time between mid-November and the end of the year. However, with so much packed into a span of several weeks, it can be tough to keep your fitness goals on track, especially if you are spending hours in the car or on a plane traveling from one place to another.
A few years ago, when I lived in Florida, I spent a lot of time around the holidays at Southwest International Airport, either the Atlanta or Charlotte airports for a layover, and Reagan National Airport.
Shoulder Pain Relief: How Physical Therapy Can Help You Overcome It
If you’re experiencing shoulder pain with certain movements or while trying to sleep, physical therapy can help you get the shoulder pain relief you deserve. One common culprit of this pain could be your rotator cuff.
The rotator cuff plays a crucial role in providing the strength and stability needed for everyday activities such as:
- Brushing your hair
- Brushing your teeth
- Lifting objects overhead
- Throwing a baseball.
