Sport Related Knee Injuries and Your Children
A sport related knee injury is one of the most common injuries in kids. If your child has a knee injury while playing, the first thing you want to do is look at the knee for signs of swelling, bruising, redness, dislocation or deformity. You also want to look for a pulse by the foot. […]
Are Healthy Whole Grains…Healthy??
Grains are foods including bread, pasta, cereals, oats, bran, and barley. While these foods are generally recommended and touted as heart healthy and full of fiber, there may be better options in this area. Although these foods are staples in the American diet, they don’t quite pack as powerful of a nutritional punch as fruits […]
Even Sleeping Can Be a Painful Experience for Sciatica Sufferers
The sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve in the body, with individual branches weaving throughout the limbs and torso. When inflammation occurs among its various branches, it can cause widespread pain throughout the lower extremities. Inflammation is the most common culprit behind this discomfort and can be attributed to herniated or ruptured intervertebral discs.1 […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Osteoarthritis
What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, a combination of several conditions that damage the joints in between the bones of the human body. The areas where bones meet are usually covered in cartilage, a soft tissue that allows bones to move against one another without causing any discomfort. In […]
What You Should Know About Sleeping with Sciatica Pain
Living with sciatica pain can be challenging, particularly when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. While there are not any clear-cut solutions for people experiencing sciatic nerve pain, we are listing down some tips that may provide you enough pain relief to sleep through the night. What is Sciatica Pain and its Causes? […]
Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are more than 100 types of arthritis, but the two most common are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) The Most Common Form What Is It? Cartilage prevents bones from painfully grating at joints when a person moves. That cartilage can break down over time due to a lifetime of use or an injury. […]
American Heart Month
During this month, the American Heart Association will focus on women with “Go Red for Women,” an educational movement about women and cardiovascular disease. Each year cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of nearly 500,000 women. For all of the women who have been affected by cardiovascular disease, participate in National Wear Red Day. https://www.heart.org/
National Nutrition Month®
National Nutrition Month educates consumers about the importance of good nutrition by providing the latest practical information on how simple it can be to eat healthfully. A healthy diet can reduce the risk of illness and be a key factor in maintaining a healthy weight along with exercise. For more information please visit:https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month
National Occupational Therapy Month
Occupational Therapy Month began in 1980. The event takes place each year in April to correspond with the American Occupational Therapy Association’s annual conference. Occupational Therapy Month helps to raise awareness about the distinctive roles occupational therapists play in helping injured or disabled people live fuller lives. For more information please visit: https://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/OTMonth.aspx
