by Emily Whitaker | Nov 29, 2024 | Lower Body
Knee Pain: Conservative Treatment vs. Surgery Knee pain is becoming more common every year, and at BRG, nearly 25% of our patients are rehabbing knee-related injuries. One of the most frequent issues we see? Meniscus injuries or tears. The meniscus acts as the...
by Emily Whitaker | Nov 15, 2024 | Lower Body
Go From “Furniture Surfing” to Moving with Confidence Do you furniture surf or glide from the back of a chair to the edge of a counter, or even the wall, as you move around your home? If balance is a struggle, this habit probably sounds familiar. Furniture surfing or...
by Emily Whitaker | Nov 8, 2024 | Lower Body
Waddling When Walking: Why It Happens & How to Improve It If you’ve found yourself “waddling” when walking or noticing an unsteady side-to-side sway, it can feel frustrating and even a bit concerning. Believe it or not, it’s more common than you might...
by Emily Whitaker | Oct 28, 2024 | Lower Body
How to Stand Up or Sit Down With Control Do you struggle to get up from your chair without rocking? Or when you sit, do you drop down or plop a little harder than you’d like? If either of these scenarios sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Sitting and standing with...
by Emily Whitaker | Oct 14, 2024 | Lower Body
How to Prevent Ankle Sprains You’re rushing out the door, not watching where you’re going, and jolt — you twist your ankle. From stepping off a curb to walking through the yard, or just going about your day, we’ve all experienced that sudden ankle twist. It...
by Emily Whitaker | Jul 29, 2024 | Lower Body
Exercising with Knee Pain Exercising with knee pain is a catch-22. While research shows exercise is often the most effective treatment for many types of knee pain, severe pain can make it difficult to stay active. This is where a guided exercise program, built for...
