The long summer days are gradually shortening and spiced pumpkin treats are out in full force. As the days get shorter and colder, some people tend to become far less active in the fall and winter months, with the tendency to stay inside for more sedentary activities. Try one of [...]
It’s easy to think that if you get injured weeks or even days before a marathon, then you are tough out of luck. That there is nothing you can do and the chances of running the marathon have gone out the window. Well, good news: This may not always be [...]
Concussions are becoming an increasingly talked about topic of controversy over the past few years. Football and the media have been a driving force behind concussion management, but there are a couple key questions to consider. First, why is concussion management so important, and secondly, what can you do to [...]
While living in Germany, my family and I were fortunate to be able to visit some great places. […]
You just ran 26.2 miles! This is a major accomplishment whether it is your first time or your fifteenth. Your body has undergone major physical stressors not to mention mental stress. You’ve trained extremely hard, given up time with your loved ones and dedicated yourself to finishing. So after you’ve [...]
After sustaining an acute injury, patients often ask us whether they should use hot or cold therapy. The answer to that question though depends on a couple of factors, such as whether your injury is new or chronic and also if you’re feeling pain or stiffness. […]
As a competitive volleyball player for 35 years, Oral Guthrie competed for 23 years at the national level, first for Jamaica, then for USA. After retirement from competitive volleyball, Oral opened Ozone Fitness, a gym and training facility outside of Atlanta, Ga., so demonstrating workouts and lifting with proper form is a vital part [...]
Patients often report an increase in loss of balance events or falls following a cancer diagnosis. According to a 2002 article(1), this increased risk comes from several factors, including impaired physical function, neurological deficits, use of multiple medications, deconditioning, and treatment-related fatigue. In this blog, we will discuss how those [...]
Our bodies were designed to move! However, if you’re like many Americans, you sit for a majority of your day. Our daily lives have become increasingly more sedentary. Whether you’re at your computer, at dinner catching up with a colleague, or commuting to and from work, Americans spend an estimated [...]
Does your jaw pop, click, or clunk when you chew food? You may have Temporomandibular disorder or TMJ. […]
