By Dr. Marni Wesner, Sport Medicine Consultant. Glen Sather Sport Medicine Clinic During the dog-days of summer, our pursuits turn toward a variety of outdoor activities and fun in the sun. While we have our fun, we should pay attention to the potential perils of exercise in the sun and heat. Generally, 70 to 80% of…
It’s that time of year again. We’re breaking out the shovels to clear our sidewalks and driveways. Whether it snows a little or a lot, there are ways to reduce injury while shoveling. Shovel often Don’t let the snow pile up. Moving the heavier snow is more strenuous. Don’t slip on the ice Get more…
By Matthew Kallio, Kinesiologist/Exercise Specialist Even if you have arthritis, it is important to get enough physical activity to maintain and improve your overall health. Arthritis can present barriers to activity, such as painful joints and the fear that exercise will worsen your symptoms. Did you know that many forms of exercise such as swimming,…
By Matthew Kallio, Kinesiologist/Exercise Specialist Enjoy the outdoors Take advantage of the outdoors whenever you can. Children tend to run, climb, hop, skip and jump more when they are active outside. This allows them to develop fundamental movement skills that can help them in continuing to be active into their adulthood. When the weather is…