Oct 10, 2019 | Healthy Living, Hegg Rehabilitation & Wellness
Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Falls among the elderly are common as 1 in 4 older adults fall every year in the US. Most falls can be prevented and each person has the power to reduce their risk for a fall. Performing...
Sep 19, 2019 | Healthy Living, Hegg Rehabilitation & Wellness
Individuals 65 years old and older are the fastest growing population of the U.S. population and yoga is becoming a popular option as evidence for specific health benefits is becoming evident. There is evidence to suggest that yoga for older individuals can improve...
Sep 18, 2019 | Healthy Living, Hegg Health Center, Hegg Medical Clinic, Hegg Rehabilitation & Wellness
Whether work or play, we have all been there: one week, we’re leading the team, setting the bar high and capable of whatever needs done, all day long. The next thing we know, the activity – be it a softball game or digging postholes – is leaving us a bit more winded,...
Sep 18, 2019 | Hegg Rehabilitation & Wellness
September 18th is backpack awareness day. Are you or your child wearing a backpack correctly? Do you experience back or shoulder pain? Are your arms tingling? Do you have stooped posture? Are these symptoms present after wearing a heavy backpack? Too much weight...
May 22, 2019 | Community Education, Hegg Rehabilitation & Wellness, Raising Awareness
As summer approaches, be sure to get your child scheduled for a physical. Athletic physicals are required by most schools and are necessary if your child is planning on participating in sports. Due to the recent decision that athletic physicals fit better with the...
May 13, 2019 | Healthy Living, Hegg Rehabilitation & Wellness, Raising Awareness
We all know we are supposed to exercise and eat well to maintain good health, but another factor that is essential to our health is sleep. Adults should sleep for 7 or more hours each night for optimal health. However, more than 1/3 of U.S. adults get less than that....
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