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Don’t Slip Up on Ice: The Toe and Foot Strength Secret to Winter Fall Prevention
Winter sidewalks can be slick, but stronger feet can help you stay steady. Learn why foot and toe strength plays a surprisingly important role in fall prevention and try simple, functional exercises you can do at home to improve balance this season.
The Spirit of the Trot: Why Buffalo’s Thanksgiving Tradition is So Special
The Buffalo Turkey Trot is more than a race. It is a tradition that brings families, runners, and the community together every Thanksgiving morning. From costumes and music to its long history and local impact, here is why this beloved event captures the true spirit of Buffalo.
Don’t Slip Up on Ice: The Toe and Foot Strength Secret to Winter Fall Prevention
When winter hits Western New York, icy sidewalks and snowy driveways make every step a little riskier. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than one in four adults over 65 falls each year, and many of those falls happen during colder months...
BRG Annual Meeting 2025: A Night Built Around Our Team
Each year, Buffalo Rehab Group brings the entire team together for our Annual Meeting. What began more than a decade ago as a small gathering has grown into a signature event teammates look forward to. This year’s meeting was our largest yet. The room was full, the...
The Spirit of the Trot: Why Buffalo’s Thanksgiving Tradition is So Special
Every Thanksgiving morning, before the parade floats roll and before turkeys hit the oven, tens of thousands of Buffalonians gather downtown for something even older than Thanksgiving football: the YMCA Turkey Trot. Part race, part parade, and all community, the Trot...
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Movement Is Medicine: How Staying Active Helps You Age With Confidence
Getting older does not mean slowing down. In fact, the more you move, the more your body supports you in doing the things you enjoy. Movement is medicine, and it is one of the most powerful tools you have for staying strong, steady, and independent. It improves how...
WS25 Core Strength for Women Replay
Build Core Strength & Improve Pelvic HealthLadies, are you ready to feel stronger and more supported? Check out the replay of our 2025 YMCA Wellness Series class, "Core Strength for Women," led by Physical Therapists Kristen Bull, PT DPT, and Gabby Burkard, PT...
WS25 Find Your Balance Replay
Reduce Your Risk of FallsLearn how you can improve your balance with these helpful tips! Check out the replay of our 2025 YMCA Wellness Series class, "Find Your Balance," led by Physical Therapist Chris Ponichtera, PT DPT FAFS, and Director of Occupational Therapy...
Hear From Our Patients
Hear from our patients as they share their personal experiences and successes from their recovery journeys with Buffalo Rehab Group.
How John Got His Balance Back at 82
At 82, John felt his independence slipping. “Even going up a curb was a challenge,” he said. “Walking ten steps felt like a win.” Neuropathy in his feet made every step uncertain, and stairs felt dangerous. Without a routine, he worried about falling back into...
BRG in the Community
Explore our community engagement efforts and how we’re making a difference locally at Buffalo Rehab Group.
BRG Takes Part in the 2025 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge
On Thursday, June 13th, Buffalo Rehab Group joined thousands of local community members at Delaware Park for the 2025 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge.
It marked our third consecutive year participating in this incredible event alongside so many outstanding companies across Western New York.
Vivistim Offers New Hope to Stroke Survivors in WNY
Kathy O’Leary engages in a virtual reality exercise to enhance muscle rehabilitation while John Mayer, Director of Neurologic Care, activates the Vivistim device to optimize her recovery. Photo Credit: Libby March, Buffalo NewsWhen Dr. Kathy O’Leary suffered a...
BRG Takes Part in the 2025 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge
On Thursday, June 13th, Buffalo Rehab Group joined thousands of local community members at Delaware Park for the 2025 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge. It marked our third consecutive year participating in this incredible event alongside so many outstanding companies...
Vivistim Offers New Hope to Stroke Survivors in WNY
Kathy O’Leary engages in a virtual reality exercise to enhance muscle rehabilitation while John Mayer, Director of Neurologic Care, activates the Vivistim device to optimize her recovery. Photo Credit: Libby March, Buffalo NewsWhen Dr. Kathy O’Leary suffered a...
BRG Named Finalist in Buffalo Business First’s 2025 “Best Places to Work”
We’re honored to announce that BRG has been named a finalist in Buffalo Business First’s “Best Places to Work” awards for 2025, in the large employer category. Read the full announcement here:Web | PDF What makes this recognition so meaningful is that it’s based on...
Developing Our Future
See how we strive to constantly learn, grow, and innovate as we shape leaders of the future and celebrate our amazing team.
BRG Annual Meeting 2025: A Night Built Around Our Team
Each year, Buffalo Rehab Group brings the entire team together for our Annual Meeting. What began more than a decade ago as a small gathering has grown into a signature event teammates look forward to. This year’s meeting was our largest yet. The room was full, the...
Inside BRG’s 2025 Leadership Retreat
At Buffalo Rehab Group, leadership is not about who has the highest title. It’s about how we show up for our patients, our teammates, and our community every single day. Each year, our annual Leadership Retreat provides us with the space to pause, connect, and invest...
BRG Takes Part in the 2025 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge
On Thursday, June 13th, Buffalo Rehab Group joined thousands of local community members at Delaware Park for the 2025 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge.
It marked our third consecutive year participating in this incredible event alongside so many outstanding companies across Western New York.
Vivistim Offers New Hope to Stroke Survivors in WNY
Kathy O’Leary engages in a virtual reality exercise to enhance muscle rehabilitation while John Mayer, Director of Neurologic Care, activates the Vivistim device to optimize her recovery. Photo Credit: Libby March, Buffalo NewsWhen Dr. Kathy O’Leary suffered a...
BRG Named Finalist in Buffalo Business First’s 2025 “Best Places to Work”
We’re honored to announce that BRG has been named a finalist in Buffalo Business First’s “Best Places to Work” awards for 2025, in the large employer category. Read the full announcement here:Web | PDF What makes this recognition so meaningful is that it’s based on...