This February, we recognize yet another American Hearth Month. Over the past 50-plus years that this month has been dedicated to heart health, we’ve been fortunate to witness significant progress in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, and millions of Americans now live healthier and longer lives as a result. But despite these advances, […]

As our bodies age, regardless of how healthy we may be, nearly everyone eventually reaches a point in life when some additional help is needed in order to stay functional in daily life. When loved ones in our lives grow older and approach this point, it’s often difficult to determine whether or not they can […]

When it comes to manual labor jobs that require a certain degree of physical strength and fitness, it’s always smart to take certain precautions in order to avoid future issues. If an employee is returning to his or her previous position after an extended absence for any reason, it may be necessary to order a […]

Those of you who have been to a physical therapist for treatment of an injury or painful condition should have a general understanding of the process. After conducting a thorough evaluation of your condition, the therapist will create a personalized treatment plan to address your impairments, improve your function and reduce pain. On top of […]

The field of ergonomics has been around for at least 50 years, but only the past decade or so has it become something of a buzzword. Countless products now exist that claim to be “ergonomic” and meant to improve your workstation or other settings with the most cutting-edge design available. Though some of these products […]

Benjamin Franklin once said: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This concept of preventing illnesses or injuries before they occur applies especially to sports and general health, but one of the most important arenas it must be acknowledged in the workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that one in every […]

In our last blog, we discussed the importance of work hardening at our Parkville, MD office to help injured employees return to work as quickly and safely as possible. Work hardening is a solution to help individuals that are deemed physically unfit to perform their jobs due to functional limitations, but in order for this […]

Suffering from an injury that keeps you out of work can be a devastating experience. As if the injury itself was not enough of a blow, the fact that you’re unable to complete your job while recovering almost literally adds insult to injury. When faced with this predicament, the primary goal of injured workers is […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign intended to increase awareness of the disease, the screening tools and the treatments available for it. While you may already know some of the facts regarding breast cancer from personal experience or that of a loved one, what you might not be aware of is the […]

Before you begin physical activity of any sort—especially if it involves running—you should never just jump right into it. Switching from a seated or low-intensity state to something more active is a transition that needs to be eased into, not done abruptly, and it’s important to prepare the body for this change in order to […]