Fitness & Wellness
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...
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 Katie Wolfley, PT DPT, shows you...
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, joining a football game, or even catching up on yard work. But be...
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 low back, shoulders, and hips. If fall...
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 for standing up from kneeling.Standing From...
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 question, “Well, can’t I just get an injection and get...