National Nutrition Month

Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible– all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you. Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”—it’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Your food choices can reduce your risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes as well as defend against depression. Additionally, learning the habits of healthy eating can improve your health by boosting your energy, sharpening your memory and stabilizing your mood. Expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a satisfying, healthy diet. If you click the title above you will be directed to the new and improved food pyramid. Please post any questions or general comments below we look forward to hearing the success stories and keeping you motivated to live a long, healthy, and happy life!!!

Record your Exercises

Remember to track your progress daily. These objective measurements will show your daily progress and be a motivational factor to keep exercise a lifelong commitment! The above link will be an extreme asset to your routine. If you have any questions/ comments please post them below, we would love to hear from you!

Total Knee Replacement

Surgery represents one of the greatest advances in the management of arthritis in the last 40 years. However not everyone is an ideal candidate for surgery. The primary indications for surgery are; pain, loss of function, and progression of deformity. Surgical outcomes are greatly affected by the personal characteristics of the individual patient, such as motivation and the quality of postoperative rehabilitation. Post-operative rehabilitation goals are to restore mobility to the affected joint, promote stability within the joint, regain active control of joint motion, and decrease pain. Just think after your knee replacement you will no longer be held back by arthritis!!! If you have any questions regarding any phase of a knee replacement please post them below.

Total Hip Replacement

Surgery represents one of the greatest advances in the management of arthritis in the last 40 years. However not everyone is an ideal candidate for surgery. The primary indications for surgery are; pain, loss of function, and progression of deformity. Surgical outcomes are greatly affected by the personal characteristics of the individual patient, such as motivation and the quality of postoperative rehabilitation. Post-operative rehabilitation goals are to restore mobility to the affected joint, promote stability within the joint, regain active control of joint motion, and decrease pain. A great way to look at your experience following a hip replacement is to say to yourself, "I no longer have to suffer from arthritic pain in that hip!"

Falls

Injuries from falls may be more likely among older adults. A quote I recently heard is so true, "If you don't think it can happen to you, don't fall for that one!" The best way to prevent falls is to stay active! If you lie sedentary you put yourself at a much higher risk of falling. Another famous quote, "If you don't use it you lose it." The Link above has some great insight from Dr. Stephen Kates from Highland Hospital... And of course if you ever have comments or concerns we are here to help and we look forward to hearing from you.