Sometimes falls are inevitable – you caught your foot around the leg of a chair, or your foot caught the edge of the rug that was curled up, or your arm got stuck on the back of the chair while you were turning to put your coat on, or even slipping on ice. Being comfortable …
Debbie, a client, and I were just speaking about how important it is to take care of yourself. As a mother, a wife, a business partner, women take on many roles. Most of the roles are also caring for others. But what about yourself? How long has that nagging ache been there that you have …
Your Resolution To Take Care Of Yourself (and Not Ignore That Pain) Read More »
I recently wrote a blog about falls and how to prevent them. Now this blog will be about balance and how to get stronger in balance, which helps to prevent falls. Balance is a function of visual input, vestibular (inner ear) input, and somatosensory input or your proprioceptors. All 3 of these plus improving your …
Have you ever thought about why you don’t see any improvement in your flexibility even though you may “stretch” every day? I had a client ask me why her husband continues to have tight hamstrings even though he has been stretching daily for 15 years? Well there are many issue involved in this answer. First, we are …
Restrictions and Imbalances and How They Affect Your Mobility Read More »
Are You Still Progressing Towards Your Goals? I am often asked the question “How long do I need to keep up the exercise program you’ve established for me?” My answer: Forever. Then I get that look, seriously?! The injured area will always be a weak point in your body. If you had a fracture, your …
What’s Happening At Wellness Rehabilitation Inc. And Progressing Towards Your Goals Read More »
