For many of us, the idea that you need to stretch to avoid injury from exercise is one that has been drilled into memory since we first started participating in gym class or organized sports. There is definitely some truth to this concept, as stretching does provide several benefits, but this does not mean that […]

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and as with every other year, it presents an opportunity to hold a conversation and educate the public about why Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are considered a major public health issue.  So whether you know someone affected by these conditions or are simply interested in learning more, […]

A stroke is a life-changing event that can often lead to a number of long-term disabilities, but this does not mean that its effects on the body and mind are irreversible. Following a stroke, all patient should undergo a comprehensive rehabilitation program created by various medical professionals, and one of the most important components of […]

Summer may not officially begin for nearly another month, but the recent stretch of weather in Maryland has certainly felt like it and ramped up excitement in the process. When extremely warm or hot weather does eventually arrive, it drives many to stay indoors to savor the cool confines of air conditioning.  For others, the high […]

With flowers of all sorts coming into full bloom, the sun staying out long after the workday is done, and the temperature often “just right” for being outside, spring is the perfect time to take advantage and become more active. If you’ve been considering an entry into running and have put it off far too […]

April is Foot Health Awareness Month, which should give us all a chance to look down and give our feet the attention they deserve. The fact is, your feet usually do a pretty good job of supporting your body and getting you where you need to go, and you probably don’t think about them much […]

Surgery or physical therapy? Physical therapy or surgery? You often hear the two presented as a split choice in which either one or the other should be used to treat an injury or medical condition. While this is a common decision to be made, the two can actually work together as well, especially when it […]

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign that focuses on building greater awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS) and the MS community throughout the world. Many people have heard about MS but may not really know exactly what it is or what it’s like to deal with the condition on a daily […]

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions responsible for pain and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Although it comes in many forms and affects everyone differently, arthritis typically leads to stiff and painful joints, which restricts patients’ ability to move normally. As a result, many patients reduce or limit the amount […]

February is American Heart Month, and the goal of the month-long campaign is to increase awareness on the importance of good heart health and the dangers of heart disease. Through efforts like these, there has been some significant progress in properly identifying and treating heart disease, and millions of Americans now live healthier, longer lives […]