by Tim Nettina | Nov 30, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
How to Assess Balance & Mobility Do you struggle with balance or mobility, or feel like your lower body is weak? Try performing a 30-second Sit-to-Stand Test. The Sit-to-Stand Test is a simple assessment that measures your strength and mobility and can give you a...
by Tim Nettina | Nov 29, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
Try This Simple Warm-Up Routine Do you perform a warm-up routine before exercising? If you don’t, you should! Loosen up and alleviate those “snap, crackle, or pops” with these three easy warm-up exercises. Simple Warm-Up Routine In the video below, Physical Therapist...
by Tim Nettina | Nov 29, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
How Your Diet Can Affect Your Tendon Health When people have issues with their tendons, such as tendonitis, the phrase “wear and tear” is often used with the diagnosis. But is that always the underlying issue causing these tendon disorders? Recent studies have shown...
by Tim Nettina | Nov 29, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
How to Avoid “Weekend Warrior” Injuries Falling into a weekend warrior routine is all too easy in Western New York. Many of us hibernate during the harsh winter months, counting the days until our softball leagues, golf outings, and even yard work return....
by Tim Nettina | Nov 29, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
Protect Yourself During Fall Cleanup It’s fall! Here in Buffalo, the air is crisp, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and brightly colored leaves are piling up in a hurry. Most of us are starting our fall cleanup before the snow flies. With fall cleanup comes raking,...
by Tim Nettina | Nov 29, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
Struggle Standing Up From Kneeling? Try This. You knelt to spread mulch or to pluck those pesky weeds from the flowerbed and are now struggling standing up from kneeling. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Don’t give up on activities you love. Try this simple...
