Trouble Staying Active While Working a Desk Job? We Can Help!

If you still have questions about what you can do to prevent falls, we have you covered. In our final post of the month, we're going to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about fall risk reduction to help ensure you're taking all the steps necessary to decrease the likelihood of […]
It should be clear by now that falls are a major problem in the elderly community. And as we've shown, active, exercise-based prevention programs are one of the most beneficial ways to help at-risk adults avoid falls by improving areas like strength, balance, and flexibility. But in addition to exercise, another important part of any […]
As we explained in our last post, falls represent one of the greatest burdens on the population over 65 years, and consequently, the entire healthcare system. While not all falls result in serious injury, those that do can have significant long-term implications that result in reduced mobility and activity, fear of moving, and a greater […]
Although falls in older adults are responsible for nearly one million hospitalizations and tens of billions of dollars in healthcare spending, many people are not properly informed about the scope of the problem or what they can do to address it. This is the impetus behind Fall Prevention Month, which is a campaign put forth […]
Tennis is a great form of physical activity that works out many parts of the body due to its demanding dynamics, but just like every other sport, it also comes with a risk for injury. The most common injury in the sport is called lateral epicondylitis, which is often referred to as tennis elbow. Tennis […]
So far, we've been primarily focusing on repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) that result from performing the same movements regularly in one's occupation. But sports-both as a profession and a recreational activity-typically require certain motions to be repeated as well, meaning they are yet another potential contributor to RSIs. For golfers, one of the most common […]