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Balance & Falls: Why We Fall, How We Improve

The majority of older adults will develop a balance issue that can result in a fall. In fact, 1/3 of people over the age of 65 and almost...

Running in the Winter: What You Need to Know

As Physical Therapists, we treat runners during all seasons, especially those who are determined to keep running as temperatures drop....

Snow-Blower Safety & You

The significant snowfall we experienced a few weeks ago, took many of us off guard. Many of our patients talked to us about the...

How to Walk Your Dog Safely: 3 Simple Tips

There are many benefits to walking your dog; open air, sun, exercise, the chance to rewind and get perspective and more. Being smart...

What is Dementia? How Does Rehabilitation Therapy Help?

Getting older can be scary. We worry about weaker bones and osteoporosis. We worry about losing our balance and falling, which can lead...

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