Anti-Aging and Exercise
Although the only way to truly support the title, “anti-aging,” is to embrace the inevitable part of life – death, there are things we can do to prolong our existence… and feel better and more youthful. There are many factors in our lives that affect our health and aging.
When we blindly ingest whatever substance pierced by the tines of our fork, we sometimes notice how our gut is trying to tell us something – good or bad – depending on what it is we are consuming. Sometimes we learn that lactose from milk is no longer being digested, or sugary snacks cause an increase in fat and/or lead to insulin dependence.
We all know that building muscle helps with strength and makes us look fit. But what exactly are muscles? How do they contribute to our health, and how can we be more efficient at keeping our muscles healthy.
Muscles are a band or bundle of fibrous tissue that has the ability to contract,
Join us for the Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop on April 18th, 2018 at the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership.
Presented by: Santiago Villamil, PT, MPT, CSCS
Limited seating: Call 352.351.8883 today to secure your spot!
Making Good Food Choices
Losing weight is often a struggle for many Americans and it is difficult to keep the pounds down after dieting. But with all the fad diets and trends, which one should you choose? Well ignore ALL of them. Stop counting calories, take a deep breath, and listen to what nature provides… REAL food.
Is your New Year’s resolution similar to the rest of the 45% of Americans whose 2018 goals are to “lose weight” or “get into shape?” As linear time continues to travel into the end of our first month’s healthful ambitions, you may or may not have the mindset or made the necessary adjustments to your daily routine to continue onward.
Low back pain affects almost everyone. In fact, 90% of Americans have or had once experienced low back pain symptoms. Although this pain may subside naturally without any treatment after a month or so, without interventions a majority of us continue to have chronic pain. Oftentimes a backache can also radiate down the back of the leg,
One out of four American women over age 65 have osteoporosis – a medical condition in which bones become brittle and fragile.
Many senior citizens have a fear of falling – and with good reason. About 1 in 3 adults over 65 will fall at least once this year.
And it’s not just that we don’t bounce back up as quickly as we get older. Falls are the number one cause of fatal injuries and fractures,
If you have visited our Belleview Center you know how comfortable and friendly it feels. You’ll be greeted at the door with a warm smile and a fresh cup of coffee. Patient Services Coordinator Joyce Vreeland will make sure your insurance is handled correctly and your questions are answered.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Jim Simpson has worked with patients for more than 30 years,
This month, Strive! is pleased to recognize the Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs) who help our patients communicate better, feel better, and live better every day.
Strive! SLPs work with inpatients at Ocala Regional Medical Center and West Marion Community Hospital, and are trained to assess and treat speech disorders, language and communication disorders,
As the Occupational Therapy profession turns 100 this year, Strive! is celebrating our occupational therapists who make patients’ lives better every day.
It’s a popular misconception that occupational therapy is related to a person’s occupation or job. But it actually focuses on helping patients achieve independence in their daily lives.
“It’s the little things that help patients find their purpose,” says Harry Choi,
Does the room spin when you lay down or try to sit up? Do you get dizzy when watching cars or other fast objects go past you? If so, then Physical Therapy may be able to help fix these issues for you and improve your life!
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Michael Wood, says vertigo is a type of dizziness where you feel like the room is spinning or you are rotating,
Did you know… women between the ages of 25 and 60 have the highest risk of developing fibromyalgia? Doctors aren’t sure why, but women are 10 times more likely to have the condition than men.