Eat Better, Feel Better With the weather turning colder, many of us are making soup for dinner. After all, it’s a simple way to stay warm and there are many different types to choose from. This recipe for salmon chowder is easy to make and contains many foods that help you feel better by decreasing inflammation! Many chronic health problems …
Move More, Feel Better, and Live Longer!
Do you have 11 minutes a day for your health? We all know that we need to be more active and exercise regularly. This can be hard, especially for those who suffer from chronic illness. Going to the gym is often not an option and finding time to exercise at home can be challenging as well. New research found that …
Can my diet make my back pain better?
Back pain affects most adults and limits quality of life. Usually, people are given the option of pain medication or physical therapy, and sometimes surgery to help with the pain. What if you could take your pain into your own hands and do something about it? According to a recent study, the food you eat CAN positively or negatively affect …
Exercise is Medicine
Did you know that a sedentary lifestyle is a risk factor for many health issues? This includes cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, bone and joint disease, depression, and premature death! Unfortunately, inactivity is on the rise due to Covid-19. Fortunately, there’s something you can do about it! Exercise is proven to be a great way to combat these issues, …
Concussion in Sports
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. A concussion is caused by a bump, blow, or a rapid movement of the head. Additionally, they can occur from a fall or blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Due to the extremely physical nature of contact sports, …
Knee Pain: Simple Exercises to Help
If you’re experiencing knee pain, it might surprise you to learn that strengthening your hips can help! Whether you’re considering surgery or opting for a more conservative approach make sure hip strengthening is part of your plan. There’s a strong relationship between hip strength and knee pain. Current studies show that patients who strengthened their hips prior to knee surgery …
Blood Flow Restriction Training: A Physical Rehabilitation Game Changer
New advanced technology to help you recover quicker. An in depth look at how it works. Getting strong is hard. Rehab after injury is hard. Unfortunately, losing muscle after periods of inactivity or immobilization is not hard. Muscle is easy to lose, but hard to gain. Even brief periods of decreased activity can cause a significant amount of muscle loss …
Prehab: Get a Jump Start on Your Recovery!
Key Conditions: Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Rotator Cuff Repair, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Recovery from Injury, Recovery from Hospitalization We’ve all heard of going to physical therapy after surgery, but what would happen if you went before surgery? Prehabilitation, or “prehab,” is when you attend physical or occupational therapy prior to your orthopedic surgery. It can help prepare your body …
Chapter 7: Postponed
There’s a story in Greek mythology about a man who rolls a stone up a hill. Every time he gets close to the top the stone rolls back down and he has to start over. It’s his eternal punishment. I feel like this story perfectly sums up my journey with working out. Every time I feel like I’m about to …
Occupational Therapy Month
Impact Rehab & Wellness wants to say THANK YOU to all the OT’s out there making a difference! What is an occupational therapist? Occupational therapists are health care providers who are embracing health challenges and enhancing lives. In occupational therapy, occupations refer to the everyday activities that people do as individuals, in families, and with communities to occupy time and …