by the ESHL Team | Oct 30, 2019 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
HTS Therapy News According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, one in two women and one in four men age 50 and older will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone...
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...
