Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation Some people may not think of pursuing physical therapy before they have a surgery, but it can be very helpful for you and your healing process. Of course everyone has heard of physical therapy to help you get back on your feet after a...
Abdominal Core When people think of their abdominal core, they immediately think strong stomachs and abs, but what they might not be aware of is that the strength of their abdominal core relates directly to their ability to balance. Your core muscles are the sturdy central connection...
Arthritis and Summer Heat Although almost everyone looks forward to the warm summer weather, for people suffering from arthritis it could mean feeling more pain than usual. Heat and humidity affect people with chronic pain because people with these circumstances have trouble regulating their bodies in...
Summer is here and that means more hiking, gardening, and days spent at the lake! More time outdoors also means more exposure to ticks. Tick bites can result in Lyme Disease. Lyme disease starts with a rash, pain, headache, fever, and chills and later can...
Play Golf? Avoid potential injuries with these tips Although golfing isn’t necessarily thought of as a high risk sport like football, lacrosse, or soccer, precautions are still needed to be taken when playing to ensure the safety of your body. Most of the injuries people get...
Hiking Safety Hiking can be a very fun and rewarding activity during any season of the year, but with all that fun, comes risks and you must be prepared for anything that may come up. One of the most important things to do before going on a...
Making Healthy Choices During Summer Barbecue Season Eating healthy in general can be difficult, but it can be even more difficult when you’re trying to eat healthy and attending a barbeque. Americans loves to barbecue, and with foods like cheeseburgers, hot dogs, steak, pulled pork, and...
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among the elderly. In 2010, 2.3 million fall injuries sent elders to the emergency room. These falls end up costing approximately $30 billion in direct medical costs. Nearly all of this can be attributed to...
Swimming Safety in Canandaigua Summer is finally here, and that means that as the weather heats up, people are going to swim in an attempt to cool off. When swimming in the beautiful Canandaigua Lake, be sure to do so in a safe manner. Before...
Do you play tennis? Then if so you you will need to stay mindful in order to prevent potential injuries. These helpful tips will not only help you avoid injury but also learn to play without further injuring yourself if you have already suffered an...