Looking to improve your balance?  Research shows that balance exercises for seniors can significantly reduce the risk of falls. Nearly 1 in 3 adults over age 65 will fall each year.  It’s no surprise that falling is the number one cause of injury among senior adults. Falls can lead to serious injury for seniors including […]

Concussion management is one of the hottest topics in the medical field and in the news. From professional athletes to the big screen, to current research on the long-lasting effects of concussions, concussions are everywhere we look. There is a ton we don’t know about concussive injuries to the brain, but there is also a […]

One of the most common questions I hear from my patients is, “what is the best cane for balance problems?” Using a cane can significantly improve your overall stability, especially if you are experiencing balance problems.  You might also need to use a cane after a knee replacement or surgery. Using a Cane for Balance […]

As a Physical Therapist, I work with patients in all stages of their knee replacement.  We do our best to instruct our patients on what to do, but there are a few things that you should not do after knee replacement surgery.  Here are the top 7 things you should not do after a knee […]

You might have seen a walker with four wheels and a seat or a basket and wondered what they’re called. This type of walker is called a rollator walker and is one of the most commonly used medical devices.   What is a Rollator Walker? A rollator walker has 4 wheels and seat, basket, or […]