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...
Struggle Standing Up From Kneeling? Try This. You knelt to spread mulch or to pluck a pesky weed from the flowerbed and are now struggling to stand up from kneeling. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Don’t give up on activities you love. Try this simple hack...
Benefits and Drawbacks of Cortisone Injections It is easy to take for granted the ability to move and function without pain. When we experience pain, our first thoughts are, “How can I make this go away and FAST?” This is what leads many of my patient’s to the...
