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Partner Stretching this Valentine’s Day

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This Valentine’s Day consider getting a little closer through the gift of partner stretching. Stretching improves flexibility and reduces your risk for injury. And partner stretching is a great way to foster intimacy in your relationship. To engage in the following partner stretches, designate one person the “stretcher” (person assisting) and one the “stretchee” (person doing the actual stretching). Remember that stretching is supposed to feel good and pain-free, so if you feel pain, let your ...

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American Heart Month Exercises

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February is American Heart Month, a great reminder to all of us that we should do all we can to ensure we are taking care of what is on the inside as well as the outside. With heart disease plaguing millions of people across the country, it’s important to take time out to discuss steps we can all take to care for our heart and entire cardiovascular system. And some of the best heart-healthy exercises can be ...

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January is National Sports TBI Awareness Month

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Although January is nearly behind us, we wanted to call attention to this month’s National Sports TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) recognition, especially with the Winter Olympics coming up soon. Traumatic brain injury occurs when a trauma, such as a fall, head injury or car crash, causes damage to the way the brain functions. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), approximately 1.7 million TBIs occur each year in the US, resulting in 52,000 deaths and ...

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Safety in Snow Shoveling

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Shoveling snow is often unavoidable as we move deeper into the winter months. While it can be a great source of exercise (you can burn over 400 calories per hour!), shoveling snow can also be hazardous and downright painful if the proper precautions aren’t taken and the right mechanics utilized. At Core Wellness, we pride ourselves helping people live as pain-free as possible—and that includes supplying strategies for making simple, everyday tasks easier and safer. Consider ...

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Extra, Extra, hear all about it!

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Elizabeth’s new radio show is up and running! Check out the first recording! Host Dr. Elizabeth Polis, PT, will discuss the aging Boomer population and health issues this group may be facing. Includes information discussing what they can do to 1) prevent potential health problems or 2) address health problems before they get to the surgery or prescription drug stages.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/corewellnessradio

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