Celebrating Local Healthcare

  This week is a celebration! According to the American Hospital Association, it celebrates the over seven million healthcare workers in our country! This includes all people who work in healthcare and support our hospitals from those greeting you at …

  When stress hits, a bad mood strikes or that overwhelmed feeling of oh so heavy, we often forget one of the easiest ways to free ourselves from these feelings: movement! Let’s prioritize April as Stress Awareness Month, a time …

Exercise provides short- and long-term benefits for people undergoing cancer treatment. Physical therapists can design safe exercise plans to help people remain physically active, and feel better during treatments for cancer.   Exercise during cancer treatment can: Reduce fatigue Exercise …

  “Sit up straight” is more than just a motherly recommendation. Posture is the position in which a person holds their body. Keeping your body in good alignment is important for multiple reasons. “Poor” posture commonly looks like someone is …

Carrying Your Child While Saving Your Back We all like to snuggle and care for our young children.  But those five to 40 extra pounds can lead to an aching back if we don’t take care of ourselves.  Here are …