by the ESHL Team | Sep 26, 2019 | Elwood, ESHL News, Northview, Rehab News, Summit
HTS Therapy News Have you recently experienced a fall? If so, you are not alone. Each year, one in three adults 65+ experience a fall that requires medical attention. Falls can lead to hip fractures and other serious injuries. Falls are not a normal part of aging and...
by the ESHL Team | Aug 30, 2019 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Summit
HTS Therapy News Every year, the National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation designates a week in September to educate people about the benefits and impact of rehabilitation. Physical Therapy ◆ Occupational Therapy ◆ Speech Therapy The goal of rehabilitation...
by the ESHL Team | Jul 27, 2019 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
HTS Therapy News According to the CDC, more than 25% of all American adults sit more than 8 hours a day. In fact, adults spend more time sitting and being couch potatoes than sleeping. That number increases even more for older adults; statistics show that 75% of older...
by the ESHL Team | Jun 26, 2019 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Summit
HTS Therapy News More people in America suffer from pain than diabetes, cancer and heart disease combined. When pain lasts for a long time (more than 6 months), it is called chronic pain. Chronic pain affects more than 130 million Americans. “Older Adults should not...
by the ESHL Team | May 30, 2019 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Summit
HTS Therapy News Physical activity is a vital component to maintaining overall health. According to the CDC, “Older adults can obtain significant health benefits with a moderate amount of daily physical activity. The loss of strength and stamina attributed to aging is...
by the ESHL Team | May 2, 2019 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Summit
Did you know that every one pound of body weight, it adds three pounds of force to the knees? The knee is the largest joint in the body and gives you flexibility and stability for standing, walking, crouching, running, jumping and turning. With so many moving parts in...
