January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Month. Winter sports are played with high velocity and impact potential on the hard surfaces of snow and ice, which can lead to injury. Winter sports account for over 23,500 concussions in the United States each year. It is essential to take proper precautions to protect winter sports athletes and prevent concussions. Should a concussion occur, proper medical care is critical; physical therapists play an important role in winter sports-related concussion management and treatment.

As we prepare to enter the new year, it’s the perfect time to set realistic goals for a healthier, happier 2022 using the SMART goal-setting framework. Too often, we set undefined and unsustainable resolutions that die out by February. Instead, we propose crafting a plan of smaller steps to achieve goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. Check out our breakdown of how to build a SMART goal and our 8 suggestions for 2022 health resolutions!

The holiday season is in full swing with holiday parties, work events, last-minute shopping, and cross-country traveling. It can be tempting to abandon your healthy habits with the highly palatable comfort foods of the season, the hectic pace, and the cold weather. Check out our 10 tips to stay healthy and fit over the holidays while thoroughly enjoying all the holiday season has to offer!

In Northeast Ohio, the winter months can bring frigid temperatures, ice, and snowy weather. However, the colder weather doesn’t mean that those outdoor activities are canceled. Whether you’re an athlete, a runner, an outdoors lover, or just need a break from the inside, you can still exercise outdoors safely by following these 10 tips!

Diabetes is a condition in which the body either produces insufficient amounts of the hormone insulin or does not respond normally to insulin. Physical therapy can help diabetic patients manage the condition and improve their physical fitness, mobility, and insulin sensitivity through a customized exercise program. Check out our infographic on diabetes management to learn more!

May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Osteoporosis is a bone condition that causes thin, fragile bones, leading to an increased risk of bone fractures. Osteoporosis is a preventable disease that largely impacts women, who account for 80% of individuals with the condition. Exercise plays a critical role in preventing and managing osteoporosis. Exercise improves bone density, building stronger bones, helping maintain bone health, and slowing and preventing bone loss. If diagnosed with osteoporosis, it is crucial to safely engage in targeted exercise with your physical therapist, including balance training, weight-bearing aerobics, and strength training.

As we prepare to enter the new year, it’s the perfect time to set achievable goals using the SMART goal-setting strategy. Rather than formulating nebulous resolutions that fade by mid-February, create a consistent system to maximize your ability to achieve those resolutions by setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goals. The SMART framework keeps goals manageable and helps you stay on track to achieve the results you want slowly but surely.  Check out our blog to learn how to set SMART health goals in 2021!

It’s that time of year—the holiday season is in full swing with holiday work events, gatherings with friends and family, shopping, and traveling. Between the highly palatable comfort foods of the season and the oftentimes hectic pace, it’s tempting to abandon healthy eating and regular exercise. Check out our 15 tips to stay healthy and fit over the holidays while thoroughly savoring and enjoying all the holiday season has to offer! 

Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening condition that increases the risk of bone fractures. Exercise, particularly weight-bearing exercise, is essential for preventing and treating osteoporosis. Physical therapy can help manage osteoporosis, maintaining bone density and preventing bone loss through a targeted exercise program.

Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal issues in the United States with 35% of the population experiencing chronic neck pain. Whether you are experiencing mechanical neck pain, a pinched nerve, or whiplash, physical therapy can help. Physical therapy is the most effective treatment for neck pain and includes manual therapy, dry needling, neck stretching and strengthening exercises, and posture improvement.

Staying physically active throughout your life has numerous long-term health benefits. As physical therapists, we recognize how important regular movement and exercise is for your overall health and the function of your body. Learn more about the recommended physical activity for your age group and 8 Benefits of Physical Activity on the blog!

Chronic pain is a condition that can dramatically affect and limit an individual’s activities, physical function, work, and daily life. For too long, chronic pain was treated with pharmacological methods and prescriptions for opioids became pervasive. In 2016, the CDC recommended that the preferred treatment for chronic pain is non-pharmacological methods, particularly physical therapy and exercise interventions. Physical therapy is an effective treatment for chronic pain, using exercise therapy, manual therapy, aquatic therapy, and dry needling to manage and reduce pain.

A concussion is a mild brain injury that requires a thorough and skilled treatment plan for optimal recovery. Concussions can occur during sports and other recreational activities or from car accidents, falls, or work accidents. Physical therapists can effectively manage concussion injuries through evidence-based treatment and a careful, personalized rehabilitation plan.

Your body is built for movement. The more that you move, the better your body will function. Movement improves the overall function of the body, energy, mental health, brain health, and disease prevention. Adults should engage in physical activity 150 minutes a week, or thirty minutes a day, five days a week. At Mangiarelli Rehabilitation, we know how important it is for your health that you stay active during this time of staying at home. We offer 7 Tips to Stay Active At Home in our blog today!