Physiotherapy manages both new and old injuries. An injury may be deemed as ‘chronic’ if pain or uncomfortable symptoms persist more commonly beyond 3 – 6 months of onset or beyond. Patients who have experienced extended periods of chronic pain are typically unable to maintain a healthy lifestyle or achieve a state of general fitness. […]
Nicole August, BSN Cardiac Intensive Care Unit RN for 10 years has shared this pdf of vital information about Heart Health. Nicole is passionate about sharing heart wellness by way of educational seminars and presentations as a collaborative effort to her patients and surrounding community. The following Heart Health spotlight coincided with National Heart Awareness month […]
Who is a Caregiver? A caregiver is someone who gives basic care to a person who has a chronic medical condition. A chronic condition is an illness that lasts for a long time or doesn’t go away. Some examples of chronic conditions are cancer, effects of stroke, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease and […]
How To Fight Through Flu Season We are still about one month away before flu season is officially declared, however, it is important to stay prepared and well informed just in case it comes knocking at your door. Who Are Most At Risk? Studies have indicated that young children and the elderly are mostly at risk […]
It has only been in recent years that the discussion of nutrition may play a part in mental health. There are countless accounts of individuals claiming that they tend to feel more energized, have better sleep and think clearer when consuming a balanced diet. Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables per day was associated with […]
As many of us have already noticed, muscle mass decreases as we progress through life. As early as the fourth decade of life, adults lose 3%-5% of muscle mass per decade. The rapid occurrence of the decline increases to 1%-2% per year after age 50. Having toned muscles is more than having the confidence of wearing […]