osteoporosis

In the United States, over 10 million people have osteoporosis, which is a weakening of bones due to a lack of bone density. Engaging in a balance of these three exercise categories can help build muscle and bone mass to prevent brittleness and breaks in the future: Weight bearing Placing stress on a bone during exercise sends bone tissue into high alert, where they create more cells in response. These denser cells create denser bones, making breaks due to brittleness less likely. Power Read More

Living with a chronic condition is never easy, and it can only become more difficult as we age. September 8 marks World Physical Therapy Month, and the American Physical Therapy Association has designated this year’s theme as “Fit to Take Part” to recognize physical therapy’s role in assisting with ongoing illnesses. To mark the occasion, Core Physical Therapy would like to talk about some of the chronic conditions that can occur later in life, and how making an appointment Read More