We all adore the joy and companionship our furry friends bring into our lives. However, caring for your dog mindfully is crucial to staying healthy and preventing injury. From playful […]
Improper Positioning
What is Improper Positioning? Have you ever found yourself sitting in an awkward position while working at your desk, only to feel a twinge of discomfort in your lower back? […]
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 […]
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 […]
What the Heck is Physical Therapy (PT)?
Denise’s definition of Physical Therapy (PT): Physical Therapists are movement experts working with people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, who understand how the body is supposed to […]
