Can we do anything to prevent falls? Yes! By staying active and strengthening the core and lower-body muscles that help us stay steady on our feet, we can maintain our balance and prevent falls. Balance is the ability to distribute weight in a way that will let us hold a steady position or move independently […]
Exercise for Chronic Pain Management – 7 Tips
Chronic pain leads many people to avoid physical activity. Pain medication is often relied on or prescribed to help manage pain. This can lead to other significant problems such as dependence. An alternative and effective pain management strategy has is regular exercise. Starting an exercise program, however, can be a whole other kind of pain.
Understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
What is CTE and What You Can Do About It If you have ever experienced head trauma personally or witnessed someone else having a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you know how serious the effects of the injury can be. But have you ever wondered what happens when someone experiences multiple injuries to their head? This […]
COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights Need to Assess Your Risks to Prevent Falls
Know Your Risks Beforehand and Be Proactive to Effectively Manage Your Health Care Needs Losing balance as we age is something that most of us accept as inevitable. Dizzy spells, reaching out to steady yourself on a countertop or second thoughts about going for a walk with the grandchildren all are understandable concerns. We know […]
Staying Active with Arthritis
Written by Ashley Pastore, Customer Experience Manager at CORA Physical Therapy A little over a year ago, we were told to “shelter in place” and quarantine. For some of us, these orders felt like being held captive. However, for the more than 54 million Americans suffering with arthritis, this invitation to a sedentary lifestyle might […]
Youth Throwing Injuries
Tommy John Surgery has allowed many athletes to continue playing or even extend their careers with reconstructing a torn or damaged UCL with a tendon from somewhere else in your body (commonly the palmaris longus tendon). Although the procedure has helped in some ways, there are many misconceptions, as well as an acceptance of a […]
