At-Home Learning: Don’t Overlook Physical Activity
As the school year gains momentum during the COVID crisis and more kids and families adjust to various levels of at-home learning, parents and instructors should not overlook what should be a standard facet of all children’s curriculum:...
Our Knees: ‘Canaries in the Coal Mine’ of Movement & Exercise Issues
Despite being the largest and perhaps most complicated joints in our bodies, our knees are naturally docile. They’re easily influenced by what’s going on above and below them, in other words, not making many decisions on their...
Will Running Damage Your Knees? Studies Say No.
Is running bad for your knees? Physical therapists say this is a common question among both avid runners and those who may start running for exercise or to participate in that first 5K. It’s a question...
Summer Pro Tip: Wear Your Flip-Flops with Caution
Warmer weather means lighter clothing all around, and footwear is no exception. But before you grab the flip-flops for summer outings and activities, chiropractors join other medical professionals in offering a word of caution: long-term...
Create a Safe, Productive At-Home Workspace
As millions transition into working from home to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus, maintaining both comfort and productivity has no doubt been an issue for many. While in-office workstations are often designed around ergonomic considerations and...
Creating New Health Habits to Get Through the Pandemic
Many of our daily routines have been upended by COVID-19 and the attempts we’ve all made to abide by phrases that weren’t so familiar at the start of 2020: social distancing, sheltering-in-place, and flattening the curve. And, as we “self-isolate” at home, we’ve...
Protect your Back in the Yard & Garden, says Bend Chiropractor
As winter turns to spring and local green thumbs plan for a season of gardening and general yard maintenance, Bend chiropractor Dr. Patrick Prentice has a message for garden and landscape enthusiasts: watch your back. “When gardening, a fact...
5 Exercise Ideas Amid COVID-19 Social Distancing
As the country bands together to slow the spread of COVID-19 (a.k.a., the coronavirus) through the practice of social distancing, many have found their regularly exercise routines disrupted. Gym closures, group fitness class cancellations and the closing of...
Combat osteoporosis through exercise
To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, Bend chiropractor Dr. Patrick Prentice, has an important message: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing,...
Bend Wellness: Why Flexibility Matters as You Grow Older
Though it often takes a back seat to strength and cardiovascular fitness, flexibility plays a critical role in ensuring one’s able to maintain a high level of independence and mobility during their Golden Years. While our muscles and tendons tend to naturally...