Stay Healthy this Season: 6 Ways to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain and Joint Strain
Almost everyone slides a bit on their routine during the holiday season. With family activities, delicious cookies, pies, and big festive meals, it’s not uncommon to experience some holiday weight gain. Many people shrug it off until the new year when they’ll start (and sometimes quickly abandon) their resolutions. What if this year, you tried […]
OHOW Doctors Timeshare to Offer More Orthopedic Services in Greenfield
At the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, we want to make your orthopedic care as convenient and easily accessible as possible. With our main hospital in Glendale and five satellite physical therapy locations in the greater Milwaukee area, we’re making sure you get the physical therapy and orthopedic services you need, wherever you live. For our […]
5 Ways to Enjoy Outdoor Fall Activities
There’s nothing quite like autumn in Wisconsin. The leaves are changing, the weather turns crisp but still warm, and everyone takes advantage of the last days of outdoor fall activities before the winter cold weather sets in. Outdoor fall activities are good for your physical and mental health. Getting outside and moving is an excellent […]
Learn How to Improve Posture and Prevent Back Pain with These 6 Tips
Are you in a slump? We’ve all experienced the neck strain from hunching over the computer or bending over our phone for hours. Many of us engage in activities that are counter-productive to improving our posture. So, is posture that important? In short, yes. Having the proper posture prevents strain on your neck and shoulders. […]
Indoor Workout Tips: 6 Ideas to Keep You Moving After a Busy Summer
We all welcomed summer’s warm weather and longer days and relished the chance to get outside and move after what seemed like the longest spring ever. But as the days get shorter and a little chillier, it’s time to think about staying fit with indoor workouts. Whether you workout at home or belong to a […]
Keep Your Athlete Safe with These 8 Football Injury Prevention Tips
Despite the challenging times, football season is around the corner and it sure would be nice to see our kids gear up and have some fun in the Friday night lights of the stadium! Whether your athlete is in peewee, flag football, junior varsity, varsity or beyond, you’ll want to keep them safe by taking […]
Prevent Heavy Backpack Strain: 6 Tips for Returning Students
As everyone’s thoughts turn to back-to-school, kids are getting ready to gear up after a (longer than usual) break. While we’re not sure exactly what school will look like in the fall, one ongoing concern for students is the strain and stress from heavy backpacks. While many schools are streamlining their books, especially at the […]
6 Reasons to Aim for 10,000 Steps a Day
We all know exercise is essential, but taking on a new exercise plan can be daunting. Do you need to learn complicated rules and new equipment? Understand the proper form? Do you need special gear? One of the simplest forms of exercise that can benefit anyone—from beginners to athletes—is walking! Walking only requires a pair […]
The Benefits of Hydrotherapy as Part of a Physical Therapy Regimen
Think the pool is just for kids? Think again! Hydrotherapy can be a valuable part of physical therapy, incorporating low-impact exercises, injury recovery, and joint health. There are many great benefits to including hydrotherapy in a physical therapy regimen, so we encourage both doctors and patients to fully explore this extremely effective PT option. For […]