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Have you ever wondered why your joints and muscles ache when you have the flu?

Though body aches are never enjoyable, they are evidence that your body’s immune system is working. When a virus enters your body, your immune system gets ready for battle. As the white blood cells fight the infection, you suffer the side effects: headaches, fever, runny nose, and sore throat. Along…

Hand, back and burn injuries. Who knew Thanksgiving could be so dangerous?

Nothing ruins a Thanksgiving celebration faster than a severe injury. Yet, every year people are rushed to emergency rooms for carving, frying and lifting accidents associated with the holiday. Keep your Thanksgiving Day feast a little safer with these tips. Use caution when cooking your bird. Tur…

Physical therapy before surgery?

“My surgeon suggests that I visit a physical therapist before surgery, but I thought that was something I did after the operation. Is physical therapy before surgery something I should consider?” Yes. Whether you are going to have a joint replaced or an ACL injury repaired, prehabilitation, rehabili…

Eight things you should know about virtual reality

For decades, Disney World has taken their guests on virtual rides through the human body and space. Disney used dark theaters, high-definition imagery, moving seats, and an occasional spritz of water to provide a total immersion experience. Now technology can create a similar experience in the priva…

Gardening is good for you

During long Wisconsin winters, many people peruse seed catalogs as they look forward to getting their hands dirty in the spring soil. This ability to help people think about the promise of spring during the winter doldrums is just one of the positive benefits of gardening. There are many others. Fi…

Let's talk pillows. Are you using the right one?

“I can’t sleep without my pillow.” Is that your mantra when you pack for a trip? Do you pack an extra bag to carry your pillows? If you do, you’re not alone. But, is there a perfect pillow? There is a pillow that is right for you. But, your pillow may not work for another person. The pillow you nee…

Are CrossFit-style workouts right for you?

What is CrossFit® Training? One might say CrossFit is to exercise what espresso shots are to coffee. During the past 15 years, CrossFit’s high-intensity, non-stop movements have become popular in many fitness centers. Information published online at The Box states that CrossFit’s creator and founder…

Are you entertaining a guest with mobility issues during the holidays?

You’ve planned your holiday feast. The house shimmers and sparkles with decorations. All that remains are the last-minute shopping, final preparations, and your guests’ arrival. You look over your guest list one more time. It’s then you realize two of your guests might need some extra help this year…

Girls are breaking the golfing myth

Today’s girls are smashing the myth that golf stands for Gentleman’s Only Ladies Forbidden. According to the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the United States Golf Association (USGA), girls under 18 are the fastest-growing segment of the golfing population. Girls Golf, a non-profit f…

Six tips to avoid six common pumpkin carving injuries

Fall and pumpkins go together. The smells of pumpkin pie wafting from the kitchen or the taste of a favorite pumpkin and spice beverage make many people feel nostalgic. Or maybe you appreciate the use of colorful pumpkins in fall décor to create elegant holiday centerpieces or harvest-themed entryw…