Thank you Dr. Greene for listening and giving great advice!

I saw Dr. Greene for Sciatic pain and he did X-rays and a thorough exam. He’s a great listener and explained everything in detail including great stretches and advice about the posture and shoes that set me up for this issue. His wholistic approach, appreciation for yoga and friendly personality made me feel well cared for.

I highly recommend him!

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Guidelines for Preventing Falls

Article from: orthoinfo.aaos.org/Guidelines for Preventing Falls

Falls can happen anytime and anywhere to people of any age. However, as people get older, the number of falls and the severity of injury resulting from falls increases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in people age 65 and older. Common injuries due to falls are head injuries, shoulder and forearm fractures, spine fractures, pelvic fractures, and hip fractures.

There is a pattern to falls among the elderly: The fear of falling, then the injury, followed by hospitalization, decreased independence and mobility, and often relocation to a nursing or residential institution.

Falls can be a major life-changing event that robs the elderly of their independence.

Fortunately, many falls can be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices and safety modifications in the home.

Facts about Falls and the Elderly

• Each year, one out of three adults age 65 and older falls, according to the CDC.
• In 2000, falls among older adults cost the U.S. healthcare system more than $19 billion, according to the CDC. That equals more than $28.2 billion in 2010 dollars.
• According to the National Hospital Discharge Survey, more than 90% of hip fractures are caused by falling. Three-quarters of all hip fractures occur in women.
• Approximately 25% of hip fracture patients will make a full recovery; 40% will require nursing home admission; 50% will be dependent upon a cane or a walker; and 20% will die within one year of the fall.

Keeping Your Heart Healthy

Do you give your heart enough TLC?  Since heart disease is the leading cause of death for American men and women, you don’t want to become a statistic. Take stock of how you care for your body’s blood-pumping powerhouse.

While you can’t control some heart disease risk factors – like age, family history, race or gender – you can control others, such as smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity and uncontrolled stress.

Knowing you can make a life-saving difference puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to preventing heart disease. It all boils down to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But how?

COLD WEATHER EXERCISING

It is cold, sometimes wet and the daylight hours are filled with work and family activities…but there is no need for your outdoor fitness routine to go into hibernation!  Staying active can help beat the winter doldrums, keep you in shape and ready for spring.  Here are some guidelines for staying safe while exercising in the cold…

Find a buddy
Recruit a friend to exercise with you. Knowing that someone is waiting for you will help motivate you! Not to mention safety.