Fitness & Wellness
How to Keep Your Balance This Winter
Winter in Western New York can be a beautiful sight, but it often comes with icy challenges. Walking on slippery sidewalks and pathways can be risky, with the potential for slips and falls that can lead to injuries. To help you stay safe and balanced, our occupational...
Embracing a Fresh Start: Tips for a Successful New Year
As the calendar turns to January 2nd, we’re presented with a unique opportunity: a fresh start. The New Year symbolizes new beginnings and is the perfect time to set intentions for positive changes in our lives. Whether you’re looking to improve your health, enhance...
Stay Healthy During the Holidays
Rest assured, there’s plenty of room for holiday cheer without compromising your routine — or health! Follow the quick tips below for a healthier holiday season. Did you know performing light exercises helps with digestion? With so many shared meals, the holidays are...
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 going on, physical therapists are trained to perform a thorough...
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 says with mix of conviction and doubt. No...
How to Assess Balance & Mobility
Do you struggle with balance or mobility, or feel like your lower body is weak? Try performing a 30-second Sit-to-Stand Test. The Sit-to-Stand Test is a simple assessment that measures your strength and mobility and can give you a better indication of lower-body...