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Buffalo Rehab Group is committed to helping cultivate a healthy and active community. Learn from our experts on how to better understand and improve your health.
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Osteoarthritis & You: How Physical Therapy Can Prevent Surgery
It’s no secret - our bodies go through a lot as we age. For some, that wear and tear might show up as occasional back pain, sore feet after a long day, or the occasional stress headache. But for others, it’s not quite so simple. Take osteoarthritis, for example. This...
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,...
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...
Fueling Your Best Race: Nutrition and Hydration Tips for Runners
Ready to make your next race your best yet? (We mean, who isn’t?!) A strong performance starts long before you reach the starting line, with the right approach to nutrition and hydration. Knowing how to fuel and hydrate your body can make a big difference in your...
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2024 YMCA Wellness Series
Each year, Buffalo Rehab Group partners with YMCA Buffalo Niagara to present the free, online Wellness Series. Led by top Western New York healthcare professionals, these classes offer wellness tips and strategies to enhance your mental and physical well-being.
Access recordings of this year’s classes below:
Exercising with Back Pain
Do you struggle with a “bad back?” Learn from Physical Therapist Joe Mescall, PT DPT, as he shows you how to manage and treat your back pain with safe exercise.
Core & Pelvic Health for Women
Ladies, join Director of Pelvic Health, Dr. Mary Roberts, PT DPT CLT WCS, and Physical Therapist Heather Gronkowski, PT DPT, in a class dedicated to your pelvic health! Discover effective techniques for conquering pelvic health issues and building core strength.
Exercising with Shoulder Pain
Do you have trouble reaching or lifting because of shoulder pain? Then this class is for you! Learn from Physical Therapist Chris Ponichtera, PT DPT C-PS FAFS, and Occupational Therapist Jill Katz, MS OTR/L, as they teach you how to fix, manage, and prevent shoulder injury.
Mindful Living: Simple Strategies for Mental Health
Embrace a calmer, more centered you. Join Licensed Mental Health Counselor Patrick Greene, of Horizon Health Services, as he guides you through simple yet powerful strategies to enhance your mental and overall well-being.
BRG in the Community
Explore our community engagement efforts, patient success stories, and how we’re making a difference locally at Buffalo Rehab Group.
Buffalo Rehab Group Partners with Daemen and Villa for New Specialty Center
Buffalo Rehab Group is excited to partner with Daemen University and Villa Maria College to bring a cutting-edge neurological specialty center to the Buffalo region.
Buffalo Rehab Group Receives 2023 Healthcare Company of the Year Honors
Buffalo Rehab Group is honored to be recognized as a 2023 Healthcare Company of the Year by Buffalo Business First.
Buffalo Rehab Group Receives 2023 Healthcare Company of the Year Honors
Photo Credit: Buffalo Business First Buffalo Rehab Group is honored to announce that we have been recognized as the 2023 Healthcare Company of the Year by Buffalo Business First. Read the full announcement here:Web | PDF This achievement is the culmination of years of...
Daemen Duo Opens New Cheektowaga Clinic
In the heart of Cheektowaga, a new story unfolds — with the opening of Buffalo Rehab Group’s fourteenth clinic! At the center of this narrative are two of our own, Chris Ponichtera, PT DPT C-PS FAFS, and Joe Mescall, PT DPT. Their journey, intertwined with their love...
Buffalo Rehab Group Values Volunteering with FeedMore WNY
At Buffalo Rehab Group, we believe in the power of giving back to our community. One of the ways we do this is by volunteering with FeedMore WNY’s Meals on Wheels program. Volunteering is a core value at Buffalo Rehab Group. We understand that health and wellness...
Buffalo Rehab Group Partners with Daemen and Villa for New Specialty Center
Buffalo Rehab Group is excited to partner with Daemen University and Villa Maria College to bring a cutting-edge neurological specialty center to the Buffalo region.
Buffalo Rehab Group Receives 2023 Healthcare Company of the Year Honors
Buffalo Rehab Group is honored to be recognized as a 2023 Healthcare Company of the Year by Buffalo Business First.