Fitness & Wellness
Stay Healthy During the Holidays
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is all about celebration, connection, and, of course, great food -- but rest assured, you don’t have to choose between enjoying the festivities and staying on track with your health goals. Making a few...
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...
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...