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...
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,...
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...
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...
After having a baby, Erin began experiencing pain in her lower back and was leaking urine with some activities. She felt like she was sitting on a golf ball. She figured these symptoms would go away over time, so she kept them to herself. But the symptoms didn’t go...
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...
