In your lifetime you have probably accumulated one or more scars for various reasons. It could have been from surgery, an injury requiring stitches, a cyst removed, or you simply scraped your knee badly enough that it left a scar. Did it ever occur to you what effects scar tissue could have on your body […]
Dealing with an Identity Crisis: “I Can’t Do What I Did 10 Years Ago”
Multiple times a day I help people view their aging or injured body in a new way. My 75-year-old aunt came to me with knee and back pain. Earlier in the year, she had a total knee replacement of the other knee. My aunt has always been extremely active. In her younger days, she played […]
Menopause: Why Women Over 40 Are More Prone to Injury
When I was a kid I loved to tumble in our empty living room, the backyard or in gym class. I used my tumbling skills as a junior high cheerleader and then in high school on the gymnastics team. As you can imagine, I was very small and flexible, however I didn’t have a lot […]
Active Summer? Here are Some Tips to Keep you Safe
Summer in Chicago is finally here! Do you have any big plans? As you’re going about your outdoor activities this summer, don’t forget to be mindful of your body to keep it performing at it’s best. Here are a few “common sense” tips that are worth repeating, as it’s easy to get caught up in […]
Fall Prevention Day at the Northbrook YMCA
This past April I spent a morning at the Northbrook YMCA providing fall risk/balance screenings. I love offering this service, as I think improving balance and avoiding falls is extremely important. My lovely assistant, my mom Anita, and I arrived at the Northbrook YMCA at 8:30 a.m. We set up the room and waited for […]
