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Ouch! I slipped!

Ouch! I slipped! In the United States, 16 percent of all Emergency Department visits and almost 7 percent of all hospitalizations are for fall-related injuries.  You don’t want to be part of this statistic.  (See our last post for great tips on how to avoid this.)

No slip is a good slip!

No slip is a good slip! Wintertime is a beautiful time of year but it can also be a dangerous season if you’re not careful. According to Michael Enfield approximately 1million people will suffer injuries resulting from slipping and falling. Here are some tips to help you avoid slipping and sliding this season: Wear boots [...]

Stay active in spite of the cold temps!

Stay active in spite of the cold temps! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The trees are frosty, there’s snow in the air, and it is way, WAY too cold to be outside! With cold winter months now upon us (and they will be here for a while!) it is important that you [...]

Giving Back

Giving Back The Holiday Season is here! This time of year gives us the opportunity to spend time with our friends and family and to make memories with the people we love. The holidays can be particularly tough for military families and service members who are facing a deployment. No amount of emailing or video [...]

Robotic Technology : have you considered the possibilities?

Robotic Technology : have you considered the possibilities? We all know technology is growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, updates, changes, and improvements are made on a daily basis to our “everyday” technology. It's amazing to consider all of the advancements of robotic technology when it comes to prosthetic technology! Technology has come a [...]

Being supportive regardless of the month…

Being supportive regardless of the month... October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and it reminds us all about the struggles every cancer patient faces no matter the time of year or what type of cancer they are battling. Having a strong support system is key to fighting and recovering from any health struggle. We are [...]