by Melanie Herron | Dec 20, 2022 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, winter
The holiday season brings many wonderful things to Central Oregonians. Snow has fallen in the mountains, the first ski tracks or snowshoe treks have been made, and we look forward to visits with friends and family in the upcoming weeks. For some of us, managing...
by Melanie Herron | Sep 17, 2021 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
Today, it is not uncommon to hear about concussions in football players and athletes and the resulting traumatic brain injuries. But you may be surprised to learn that falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. And as we age, the risk of having a...
by Melanie Herron | Sep 17, 2021 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, sport strength
Have you ever sprained your ankle and then sprained it again and again? Before we explain why this happens, we must first explain proprioception. Close your eyes and raise your right arm above your head. Now raise your left and try to mimic its height and bend,...