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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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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
Have you ever started a race “running hot,” or at too fast of a pace?
When adrenaline kicks in, pace can be hard to control. That said, it is possible to remain consistent from start to finish – and the secret to doing so is in your run form.
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...
10-Minute Core Routine for Runners
When it comes to running, most people focus on their legs -- their stride, speed, and endurance. However, the real secret to running stronger lies in an area that's often overlooked: the core. Core strength stabilizes your body, helping you maintain good posture, and...
How to Pace a Run
Have you ever started a race “running hot” or at too fast of a pace? It’s a mistake many runners make. When adrenaline kicks in, pace can be hard to control. That said, it is possible to remain consistent from start to finish – and we're going to tell you how!Don’t...
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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.
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 and Joe Mescall.
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...
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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 and Joe Mescall.
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...