Many people in the United States consume a diet high in calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, salt, and alcohol. These unhealthy dietary patterns are putting many people at risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer, which have become the leading causes of death in the United States. The Dietary Guidelines are
It has been reported that individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) experience 30% more falls and have a 20% greater risk of fractures as those without OA.1 Older adults with arthritis are more than twice as likely to have two or more falls as those without arthritis and up to 50% of people with OA experience a
Portion control is a huge part of weight loss and when it comes to pasta, consuming the recommended serving size can be difficult for most people. Traditional pasta is made with refined wheat flour. The refining process of flour involves removing fiber, vitamins and minerals out of the wheat. Therefore, these noodles lack many important
Chronic pain can be a real pain! Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting 3-6 months or more. It can interfere with your quality of life and limit your ability to perform normal activities of daily living. Chronic pain has a physical, emotional, and chemical component. It is important for treatment to identify which and
The food label was introduced with the goal of helping consumers make healthier food choices. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized a new food label for packaged foods that will make it even easier for you to make informed choices that support a healthy diet. Some of the changes that have been
Many people demonstrate hip weakness or under utilize their hip muscles during functional activities. In many cases, such weakness or under utilization of the hips can lead to lower back pain, knee pain, hip pain, or poor balance. There are a few ways that we can determine whether or not the hip muscles are doing
One-on-one personal training sessions are available with Ed Farrell at our Physical Solutions office locations. In addition to his practice in physical therapy, Ed has certifications in strength and conditioning with extensive experience in sports performance training, endurance sports, golf, strength and conditioning and bodybuilding. Tapping into these unique qualifications and experiences will allow each
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and effects over 30 million people in the US alone. Worldwide, 9.6% of men and 18% of women over the age of 60 have osteoarthritis. 80% of those people have limited movement and 25% are unable to perform daily activities. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in
Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day. However, many people often skip breakfast because they were not hungry, did not feel like eating or they were too busy. When you go without breakfast, you are depriving your body of calories, which it has not had since the last time you
For the general population, there are several common joints that often seem to be lacking adequate mobility. These joints include the thoracic spine, hips, ankles, and lastly, shoulders. You may find that it is difficult to fully reach overhead to place an item on a high shelf, scratch that one itchy spot in the middle