Tag Archives: Health

How to Sit Correctly at your Desk

Calling all office workers! Are you spending most of your day sitting in a chair? Maybe your back starts to ache or your neck gets sore. If you’re slouching and uncomfortable while trying to concentrate on tasks, it might be … Continue reading →

Stay Healthy this July 4th

July 4th is a time for celebration and fun, but with all the BBQs and family gatherings it’s easy to forget about our health. Fortunately, there are so many simple ways to stay healthy while still participating in all your … Continue reading →

How to Stay Hydrated this Summer

Tomorrow is the first day of summer! Summertime is the perfect opportunity to soak in all that warm sunshine, spend time with friends and family outdoors, and enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables. But it’s also important to remember how crucial … Continue reading →

How to Evaluate for Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an incredibly common condition that can affect young people at an early age. Evaluating this spinal curvature disorder can help diagnose and address any present issues before they become major concerns. Thankfully there are tools available that make … Continue reading →

How Can I Improve My Fascial Fitness?

Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that envelops every organ, bone, muscle, blood vessel and nerve fiber, and keeps it all in place. As you can imagine, fascia health is extremely important. Performing exercises to strengthen the fascia … Continue reading →

What is Fascial Training and Why is it Important?

It seems everywhere you look; people are talking about the benefits of fascial training. But what is it exactly and why should we care? This new and exciting fitness method is rapidly gaining popularity among athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts … Continue reading →

Beginner Exercises That Can Help You Stay Active

If you take anything away from National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, it should be to exercise regularly. Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health because of all the associated benefits. Exercise can … Continue reading →

National Blood Pressure Month: A Reminder to Know Your Numbers

May is National Blood Pressure Month. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one-third of Americans, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a major contributor to heart disease, heart attack and stroke, which are leading causes of … Continue reading →

Tools of the Trade – Occupational Therapy Edition

Occupational therapists (OTs) help patients develop, improve, and maintain the skills needed to participate in daily living. In therapy sessions, OTs simulate everyday life activities, or occupations, so patients can work on regaining and retaining their independence. Basic physical activities … Continue reading →

Occupational Therapy Month 2023

April is Occupational Therapy Month; a time to celebrate, honor and recognize the work of occupational therapy practitioners around the country. Nearly 130,000 people in the U.S. work in this extraordinary profession, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over … Continue reading →