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According to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Facts & Statistics on physical activity, more than 80% of American adults do not get enough physical activity despite the [...]

Most Americans do not move enough. The good news is that regular physical activity is one of the easiest ways to reduce your risk for chronic disease and to improve your quality of life. READ MORE

Lower body strengthening program that includes five exercises to do at home using nothing more than your body, a chair, and a wall. READ MORE

Scoliosis is a condition that affects the normal shape of the spine, altering a person’s overall trunk alignment and posture. READ MORE

Physical therapist Kathleen Matejik, PT, DPT, leads a sit-to-stand exercise with progressions from basic to advanced, including lumbar extensions and an overhead combination. READ MORE

Physical therapist Apu Seyenkulo, PT, DPT, leads an upper-body strengthening program that includes five exercises to do at home using water bottles or other containers. READ MORE

Falls are common in people over 65 years of age and can result in serious injury, and even death. READ MORE

Maintaining your body’s flexibility is important. To keep your muscles flexible, avoid sitting for long periods of time and stretch regularly. READ MORE

Pain at the front of the knee, under or around the kneecap (patella) is called patellofemoral pain (PFP). READ MORE

As America continues to fight the opioid epidemic, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued new recommendations to help patients who have been on long-term opioid therapy. READ MORE