by Emily Whitaker | Sep 19, 2022 | Strength Exercises
Are crunches your go-to exercise for core strength? If so, you’re not alone. Crunches are a popular exercise, but did you know they can do more harm than good? If you want to strengthen your core without compromising your back, try the exercise below. Build Core...
by Kathleen Schoell PT DPT | Jan 30, 2019 | Balance, Strength Exercises, Winter Prevention
What most are hoping will be the send off for winter, the snow has arrived in Buffalo While most people prepare for these conditions by making sure their car is equipped with snow tires, a full tank of gas, and an emergency kit, there are a few other items you may...
by Jenna Darron PT DPT | Dec 12, 2018 | Balance, Physical Fitness, Strength Exercises
A common question I encounter as a physical therapist, especially amongst my “more experienced” patients (i.e. over the age of 65) is “How do I get up from the floor?” It is a task that during our youth, we take for granted. The truth is, as we age, there is a...
by Melissa Bulas PT, DPT | Oct 3, 2018 | Physical Fitness, Strength Exercises, Women's Health
“I don’t have any stomach muscles, those are long gone.” But, even if you can’t SEE your muscles, they are still there. My name is Melissa Bulas-Mercuri, a physical therapist at Buffalo Rehab Group. You may think that a strong core isn’t something that is...
by Jessica Zamrok | Feb 20, 2018 | Low Back, Strength Exercises, Women's Health
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...
by Jenna Darron PT DPT | Dec 28, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Shoulder, Strength Exercises, Upper Extremity
We are all looking for exercises which will help make us stronger, help prevent injury, and let’s face it—we want an exercise that helps us fit into our clothes a little better. If you think you have to hit every machine the gym has to for an effective whole body...
