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The Role Your Mental State Can Play In Your Physical Recovery

07/26/20

Scientific study continues to further establish the link between body and mind. After suffering a setback of any kind, a person can benefit from having the right mind-set to properly cope with what already is and to cultivate the motivation and self-efficacy to see themselves through their current obstacle and any future challenges that arise. In a systematic review published…

3 Myths About Physical Activity

07/15/20

Excuses, excuses, excuses…well, there’s really no excuse to not be moving and grooving throughout your day! Being physically active is SO BENEFICIAL FOR SO MANY REASONS! Please don’t use the excuses below to avoid doing something that can actually save your life! 1. It takes too much time: FALSE Does this sound familiar to you? Often times we get busy…

7 Stretches to Perform at Your Desk

07/12/20

Having a desk job means that you are not moving much during your workday. But, the body needs movement for mobility and blood flow! Below are some ideas for stretches you can perform to your low back and legs while at your desk. It is important to perform these gently throughout the day. We also suggest making sure you are…

Is Stem Cell Treatment effective in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis?

07/07/20

Science continually advances and in recent years the popularity of regenerative medicine treatments for musculoskeletal conditions has risen. For issues such as knee osteoarthritis, this treatment theoretically offers the ability to restore and rebuild cartilage that would otherwise be lost forever. Thereby, potentially avoiding a joint replacement surgery. When one suffers from knee osteoarthritis, the cartilage that covers the ends…