About 50% of Americans over the age of 50 are at risk for an osteoporotic fracture. Hip fractures in particular carry a high one-year mortality rate, something many of us have unfortunately seen firsthand. It’s termed the silent disease, because we don’t feel the symptoms leading up to the fracture. Bone health matters for all of us, and it starts earlier than most people think. Understanding Bone Loss Peak bone mass is reached in our early 20s. After that, both men and women lose about 0.5%...

April teased us with some winter weather, but with peeks of "real spring" here and there. Looks like we will be kicking May off the right way with some warmer weather. But whatever Mother Nature decides to give us, I hope you all make it outside! Dig in the garden, climb a mountain, play on the beach, or just sit on a deck. That fresh spring air will do wonders for you! Despite the continued snow, we still managed to get on a trail or two. If you are looking for some extra inspiration,...

When we talk about shoulder health, there are multiple factors that come into play. As a PT practicing for over 20 years, there is never 1 set of exercises I would give, as everyone is individualized. But, there are certainly similarities I often see with people who develop shoulder pain or limitations. Ones that tend to be more common contributors to shoulder pain are: Rotator Cuff strength and stability Scapular muscle strength and stability Upper back and/or neck tightness...