It’s no secret that golf can be a challenging and frustrating sport. When I ask my golfer patients and friends how their game went, more often than not, they respond […]
What is Balance and How Does it Contribute to Falls?
Have you ever lost your footing on stairs, wet/icy pavement, or the floor of your own bedroom as you get up at night—causing you to fling your arms out to […]
How to Improve Your Posture
I often hear my patients say, “I have terrible posture”. Or their loved ones say to them: “Stand up straight.” “Pull your shoulders back.” “Stick your chest out.” “Don’t slouch.” […]
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 […]
