Following a total knee replacement at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, I received in-home physical therapythrough Continuing and Home Care Services from Catholic Health. My physical therapist, Stacey Lenhard, could not have been better. He came to our home three times...
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Every four years, the greatest winter athletes combine years of training and preparation to compete against the best in the world with hopes of earning an Olympic medal. While these athletes appear to be superhuman, they can still experience serious injuries...
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Diet and Joint Replacement: How Food Impacts Your Recovery Do you have upcoming joint replacement surgery? You may wonder what kind of foods you can indulge in post-operation. Get-well cakes, cookies, and ice cream all sound like a good option. After all,...
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The autumn season in Buffalo can present some beautiful and colorful foliage, but the changing weather may also present safety hazards, especially for older adults. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and...
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October is National Physical Therapy Month. This is a great opportunity to recognize the wonderful work done by health professionals to restore and maintain function, and improve people’s lives without using potentially harmful and addictive opioids....
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Can wearing unsupportive footwear cause orthopedic issues? The answer is YES, according to Dr. Jessica Drzewiecki, a board-certified podiatrist at Trinity Medical Orthopaedics. Proper fitting shoes increase support for your feet, knees, and hips, all while...
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Running: Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying it’s one of the easiest ways to exercise. Simply lace up, and get to it. That being said, running is considered a “high impact” activity. For a lot of people, this means that...
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The rescheduled Tokyo Olympics has millions of viewers tuning in to watch countries across the globe compete for gold. For the athletes, one wrong move can be the difference between medaling and not. Beyond that, a single mistake can go so far as to end...
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Everyone loves the convenience of being able to slip on a pair of shoes as you’re heading out the door in the summertime. Unfortunately, the strappy sandals and slide-ons that we’re so eager to break out for the warmer weather fail to provide us...
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“The biggest thing is this: When you’re suffering from joint pain, it’s the simple things – the ones folks take for granted – that become problematic. And as you get older, it’s those simple things that start to mean more. If...
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