Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries and nonfatal injuries in the U.S. population of adults age 65 and older which is why learning how to prevent falls is so critical. Falling accounted for more than 3 million visits to the Emergency Department, 962,000 hospitalizations and nearly 30,000 deaths …
May is recognized as National Physical Fitness and Sports month and is a great time to review the benefits of physical activity. Getting active provides many health advantages to people of all ages including children, adults and older adults. Regular physical activity is proven to provide the following benefits: Adolescents …
With winter in full swing in the northeastern area of New England, we must be extra careful to avoid falls when walking on icy, snow covered ground and to watch out for our older friends and relatives to help them avoid a slip and fall. Traveling for the Holidays can …
5 Tips to Avoid Knee Injuries May is national Physical Fitness and Sports Month! May welcomes warmer spring weather, and sports like softball and baseball are getting back into full swing. Parks are full at the basketball court, and people are walking, jogging or playing outside. We are all anxious …
Now that it’s autumn and the temperatures are cooler, it’s certainly more enjoyable and comfortable for activities outside such as running, tennis, and basketball. With more activity comes greater risk of injuries such as sprains and strains. So let’s explore what they are, what causes them and where the injuries …
