Stay Healthy During the Holidays It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is all about celebration, connection, and, of course, great food — but rest assured, you don’t have to choose between enjoying the festivities and staying on...
Should I Get an MRI or X-Ray Before Starting Physical Therapy? While treating patients in the clinic, I am often asked, “how we can properly diagnose and treat without seeing an MRI or X-Ray first?” Although an MRI or X-Ray can be helpful when we are unsure what is...
The Benefits of Using a Cane After Surgery Each week I have the same discussion with a new patient–my own “Ground Hogs Day experience.” The conversation revolves around the use of a cane or walker after having surgery. “But I don’t need it, I won’t fall,” my patient...
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...
How to Avoid “Weekend Warrior” Injuries Falling into a “weekend warrior” routine is all too easy. After a long week of work and the daily grind, we dive headfirst into our favorite activities, like softball league, hitting the golf course,...
Protect Yourself During Fall Cleanup Fall is here in Buffalo, bringing crisp air, pumpkin spice, and a yard full of leaves! As we hurry to finish yard work before winter hits, tasks like raking, lifting, and hauling can take a toll on our bodies — especially the...
