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Top Three Exercises to Improve Balance & Reduce Risk For Falls
Top Three Exercises to Improve Balance & Reduce Risk For Falls
By Biagio Mazza
Today I'm going to talk about my top three favorite exercises for fall prevention and for balance training that we utilize at Elite Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy in Kansas City, MO.
These are definitely going to be dependent upon the person, so please be safe! Safety is the number one thing with everything we do. But you still have to challenge your balance for it to get better.Exercise 2: Closed...
Posted on 2020-06-26
Healthy Gingerbread Cookies
FREE OF EGGS, REFINED SUGARS, GLUTEN, AND DAIRY.
This incredibly simple, guilt-free cookie recipe will be a sure-fire hit with everyone this year!
Many people have some sort of cookie tradition when the holidays roll around, whether it is a cookie exchange or a night of decorating and eating your masterpieces. The only negative in such situations is consuming an unbelievable amount of sugar and other junk.
These cookies will help you avoid that, even if you come back for seconds or even thi...
Posted on 2019-12-18
Ice vs Heat To Improve Recovery
Both ice and heat can positively influence the healing of injuries and help reduce pain or stiffness. However, to be effective they need to be used appropriately.
ICE
Used to reduce inflammation, for new injuries, and for swelling — all of which the tissue is likely strained and damaged. Inflammation is not to be diminished, as it is the body’s natural response to promote healing. However, when the acute swelling and pain is excessive ice can help to relieve both.
Minimu...
Posted on 2019-11-11
Paleo Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
By Holistic Health by Holly
Life can get pretty busy and sometimes we rely on grab-and-go options for various meals and snacks, espeically breakfast.
Some sort of prepacked protein bar is often what people will opt for in this kind of situation. While there are some brands that have developed high quality options, relying solely on processed bars is not always ideal. NOTE: When you are purchasing protein bars avoid any with a laundry list of ingredients and bars that are high in sugar.
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Posted on 2019-10-18
Four Signs of Overtraining
4 SIGNS OF OVERTRAINING
THAT MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF INJURY
Exercise and persistent training is critical if you want to reach new heights and improve your performance. However, it comes with a caveat…overtraining. Overtraining can have a diminishing impact on your performance, moods, and overall health, and can even make you more susceptible to experience an injury.
This would not only put you back in your training, but would likely cause even MORE frustrations than trying to comba...
Posted on 2019-10-07