Walk for the Health of It!
A daily walking program can reduce stress, help with your body’s circulation, and increase your heart rate to burn calories. Being physically active is important to prevent heart disease and stroke (two of the nation’s top killers). To improve overall cardiovascular health, the American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate […]
Increased Fall Risk after Age 65, is it Preventable?
By Dr. Rhonda Cowern, DPT Falls happen for several reasons with the most obvious culprit being: slower reaction time. Other risk factors for falls include: changes in vision and hearing. I will explain the three systems our body uses daily to maintain balance while we sit, walk, drive, and exercise, but first let me define […]
Diabetes and exercise…
Why would I need physical therapy? Being active is a very important part of staying healthy with Type II, adult onset diabetes. A physical therapist can help discuss how incorporating exercise into your daily routine can affect your blood sugar and potential problems that can arise when you start to become active. Current research has […]