Lower Body
Knee Pain: Conservative Treatment vs. Surgery
Knee pain is becoming more common every year, and at BRG, nearly 25% of our patients are rehabbing knee-related injuries. One of the most frequent issues we see? Meniscus injuries or tears. The meniscus acts as the cartilage and cushion of your knee, absorbing shock...
Go From “Furniture Surfing” to Moving with Confidence
Do you furniture surf or glide from the back of a chair to the edge of a counter, or even the wall, as you move around your home? If balance is a struggle, this habit probably sounds familiar. Furniture surfing or cruising might feel like a quick fix in the moment,...
Waddling When Walking: Why It Happens & How to Improve It
If you’ve found yourself "waddling" when walking or noticing an unsteady side-to-side sway, it can feel frustrating and even a bit concerning. Believe it or not, it’s more common than you might think -- and there are reasons behind it that can be addressed. Let’s...
How to Stand Up or Sit Down With Control
Do you struggle to get up from your chair without rocking? Or when you sit, do you drop down or plop a little harder than you’d like? If either of these scenarios sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Sitting and standing with confidence is about using the right muscles...
How to Prevent Ankle Sprains
You’re rushing out the door, not watching where you’re going, and jolt -- you twist your ankle. From stepping off a curb to walking through the yard, or just going about your day, we’ve all experienced that sudden ankle twist. It happens in an instant, leaving you...
Exercising with Knee Pain
Exercising with knee pain is a catch-22. While research shows exercise is often the most effective treatment for many types of knee pain, severe pain can make it difficult to stay active. This is where a guided exercise program, built for what you and your knee can...