By Giselle Birang Every holiday season, millions of Americans ring in the New Year with a common goal: weight loss. Waiting until after the holidays when many people overindulge is challenging and can often cause frustration. The goal of health and weight loss is to find balance and the Healthy Holiday Challenge is designed for just […]
Do I Use Ice or Heat? When to Use Either Intervention When Dealing With Injury.
by Michael Marcello, DPT Whether you are the weekend warrior, avid athlete or are dealing with a chronic pain, we are always looking for ways to address our aches and pains. Use of thermotherapy (heat) and cryotherapy (cold) produce a local and general heating or cooling, respectively, of superficial tissues and have prompted benefit in various […]
More Activity Equates To Less Detrimental Falls in Older Adults
Falls are the leading cause of fractures, hospital admissions for trauma, and injury deaths among older adults according to the National Council on Aging. Fear of falling can be a reason older adults choose not to participate in activities, even activities that they typically enjoy. A misconception is that partaking in an exercise routine […]