How do I Know if my Balance is Getting Worse? Like muscle strength, if you don’t use it, you lose it. When we don’t continue to challenge our balance systems, they can start to function sub-optimally over time. This can lead to feeling clumsy, tripping over your feet, and even lead to falls.   There are 3 main balance systems that keep us balanced:   Vestibular (inner ear) Somatosensory (sense of touch) Visual (eye sight)   Physical therapists have a myriad of tests they

Hypermobility simply means a joint that goes beyond the average range of motion - for example, someone who stands with hyperextended knees or “double jointed” elbows. Recent increased awareness around this topic has shown that hypermobility is more common than previously thought. Some estimate 1 in 10 people present as hypermobile. Although everyone with increased mobility does not experience pain, a percentage of this group do suffer from chronic or recurring pain - aptly l

Ever wonder why Weight Watchers and AA are so successful? A big key to their popularity and success is Accountability . We’ve all been there. New Years rolls around. We aren’t happy with our health (or finances, mindset, etc.) so we make a resolution. The statistics vary, but success rates range from about 9%-25%, and there is a strong correlation between length of goal and chances of obtaining it. In other words, set a goal for a week, you have good chances of achieving it.