My name is Kathleen Schoell, a Physical Therapist and Women’s Health specialist at Buffalo Rehab Group. I want to share with you simple ways you can take care of yourself during our current times. Isolation and distancing doesn’t mean you need your health...
An estimated ten million Americans over 50 years old are diagnosed with osteoporosis or decreased bone density. In addition to that statistic, an astounding 80% of those affected are women! (1,5). About 34 million women over 50 have been diagnosed with osteopenia, or...
As a physical therapist, I love talking about a strong core. It’s nearly guaranteed that a least one person a week gives me the line “I don’t have any stomach muscles, those are long gone.” Trust me, even if you can’t SEE your muscles, they are still there. While most...
As a physical therapist assistant, my work day is not complete without discussing the importance of core strength. There tends to be some confusion about what the “core” is and the proper way to strengthen it. The issue with strengthening the core is that there is no...
One of my favorite quotes is “Movement can replace many drugs, but no drug can replace movement.” Exercise is the key in the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Exercising has been shown to improve your cardiovascular (heart) system, increase muscular strength,...
Urinary incontinence affects over 50% of postmenpasual women, 30% of women post partum, and 3-5% of women in high level sports (1). With so many women affected, why is there still a stigma surrounding this topic? Difficulty controlling your bladder or leakage of urine...
