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SEPT: FALL PREVENTION MONTH 🍂🪑

SEPT: FALL PREVENTION MONTH 🍂🪑

A Guide to Fall Prevention September is Falls Prevention Month, a reminder to stay safe and steady on your feet. Falls are a leading cause of injury, especially for older adults, but many can be prevented with the right habits and strategies! Understanding the Risks...

Sitting is the new smoking!

Sitting is the new smoking!

Are you sitting too much? According to Mayo Clinic, Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns. They include obesity and a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist...

Are you chronically dehydrated?

Are you chronically dehydrated?

Did you know that 75% of American adults are chronically dehydrated? This is particularly true for those aged 65 or older whose sense of thirst is diminished. Through the aging process the body loses water content making all our joints and soft tissues stiffer and...

3 Common Summer Injuries & How PT Can Help!

3 Common Summer Injuries & How PT Can Help!

Ankle Sprains Ankle injuries, particularly ankle sprains, frequently occur during outdoor activities. A injured ankle can significantly limit your mobility and take you ability away to participate in your favorite summer activities. Fortunately, physical therapists...

Summer Footwear: Do’s & Don’ts

Summer Footwear: Do’s & Don’ts

Summertime is almost here!! Which means many people break out those flip flops! But before you do, here are some things to keep in mind about foot health in the summer. It's important that our feet are well supported at any age. Flip flops, flat sandals, and going...

Aging with Grace

Aging with Grace

Two of the most commonly asked questions of us in physical therapy: " Are the changes with aging inevitable?" and “what’s happening to me?" If you’re an older adult, which we categorize as 65 years of age or older, you’re probably asking yourself these same questions....

Pain When it Rains?

Pain When it Rains?

Many of us experience joint pain when it rains outdoors. With Spring rain, you may be experiencing this pain more often. So here's why it happens and what you can do to help it. Why it Happens According to Penn Medicine, when it rains, the weight of the air, or...

Spring Outdoor Activities

Spring Outdoor Activities

Warmer weather is right around the corner and as NJ physical therapists, we have some recommendations for you to spend more time moving your body outside! Movement is essential for the health of the physical body but relaxation and fresh air are essential for the...

Think Global, Buy Local

Think Global, Buy Local

In an increasingly homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character build a strong and vibrant community. Local ownership, such as Stoneking Physical Therapy and Wellness, ensures that important decisions are made...