Shoveling snow can cause pain or worse, injury. Below are ways to prepare for a healthy and safe shoveling season. In addition to digging out winter coats, boots and accessories, now is the time to prepare your body for the possibility of shoveling snow. At CORA, we believe that the best form of medical care […]
Heat Illness
Written by Ashley Pastore, Customer Experience Manager at CORA Physical Therapy No matter where you are in the United States right now, it’s hot. Like triple digits in the Pacific Northwest hot. Days of record-breaking temperatures with deadly force hot. Two counties in Oregon hitting 117 degrees hot. As of July 6, the state medical […]
Water Safety
Written by Ashley Pastore, Customer Experience Manager at CORA Physical Therapy When asked to write about “water safety,” my mind immediately went in countless directions. Do they mean boating accidents, storms and lightning, flooding, drowning, falling through thin ice, drinking contaminated H2O, slip and fall, acid rain (is that even a real thing?), and putting […]
National Safety Month: Summer Weather Tips
Written by Danne Niespodzianski, Safety Director at CORA Physical Therapy During the last year, it seems all we have talked about is the Coronavirus and COVID-19. From a health and safety perspective, it has been THE main focus. Who is ready to talk about something different? I know I am! Let’s talk about summer weather! […]
Finding your stride for post-pandemic Fall marathons
Guest Contribution by Esther Atkins, Professional Runner & McKirdy Trained Coach in Greenville, SC The pandemic has been devastating for some, and a major disruption for all. Whether you spent this past year running more than usual or dropping the ball a bit, major races are picking back up in the fall, so it’s time […]
Your Health at Home Spotlight
Monday, March 15 — Your Health at Home Spotlight While populations around the globe practice social distancing, we took the time here at CORA to do some social listening. We hope you enjoy our Health at Home Spotlight bringing you the trending news, tips and great joys – oh, so much – from content around the web! We’re […]
