by Melanie Herron | Sep 17, 2021 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
Today, it is not uncommon to hear about concussions in football players and athletes and the resulting traumatic brain injuries. But you may be surprised to learn that falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. And as we age, the risk of having a...
by Melanie Herron | Sep 17, 2021 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, sport strength
Have you ever sprained your ankle and then sprained it again and again? Before we explain why this happens, we must first explain proprioception. Close your eyes and raise your right arm above your head. Now raise your left and try to mimic its height and bend,...
by Melanie Herron | Aug 20, 2021 | cycling, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, muscle soreness, musculoskeletal, Physical Therapy, recreation, Spine Care, sport strength, Uncategorized
The beauty of living in Central Oregon is our year-round recreational opportunities and the effortless flow from one seasonal activity to the next. One favorite is biking – both mountain and road. Even though we are well into biking season, and some are...
by Melanie Herron | Jul 21, 2021 | health and wellness, Injury Prevention, muscle soreness, musculoskeletal, pain, Physical Therapy, Running, sport strength
Michelle has been a distance runner for much of her life. And now, at 50, she is acutely aware of the slow deterioration of her body, something she intends to fight to maintain her active lifestyle. She eats a healthy diet, meditates, and exercises daily. But despite...
by Melanie Herron | Apr 21, 2021 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, recreation, Running, sport strength
Running is not only an excellent exercise for its cardiovascular and mental health benefits. A 2018 meta-analysis of research on running found that runners have approximately a 25 to 30 percent lower rate of all-cause mortality on follow-up than non-runners. And you...
by Melanie Herron | Feb 19, 2021 | Injury Prevention, low back pian, muscle soreness, musculoskeletal, pain, Spine Care, Uncategorized
Your spine or backbone is your body’s foundation and central support structure. It is a critical component of your health and wellbeing. Your spine helps you sit, walk, run, bend, and twist. The way you position your body to perform these functions can alter the...
