The Importance of Foot Health for your Balance

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Feet play a critical role in balance, mobility, and overall stability, especially as we age. Here’s why they matter so much—and how they can impact balance: 1. Foundation of the Body Feet are literally our foundation. Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, all working together to support movement and posture. When something’s off—sensation, pain, other abnormalities—it can affect everything from the knees to the hips and back, throwing off balance. 2. Sensory Feedback and Proprioception Feet have a high concentration of nerve endings that provide sensory feedback to the brain about body position—this…

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Is it Time to Change up your Walking Routine?

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Walking is one of the best things you can do for your health and there are ways to change it up to make it even better! Change speeds! This challenges your balance and your muscles more than maintaining one speed for the duration of your walk. If you walk the same route everyday try reversing it or walking somewhere new. This also helps keep your brain stimulated. Try to include inclines and declines,( as long as you can do it safely), to work your muscles differently. This can also challenge your balance and posture. Make sure on the inclines you…

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How to Avoid Slips and Falls This Winter

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Winter is here which means snow and ice and being indoors more. Here are my tips to prevent slipping, tripping or falling this winter.  When getting out of the car plant both feet and hang onto the door before starting to walk to make sure you have your balance and that it isn’t slippery Dress warmly - cold muscles tense up which affects balance and can cause a fall - also being warm decreases joint stiffness Wear shoes with good traction, even if it is just for a very short distance Wear clothes that fit well - if they are…

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Scenic Walking Paths Around Rochester

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It is a great time to get outside and go for a walk. I thought I would share some of our favorite walking paths around the Rochester area. I have put together a list of paths that are mostly flat, paved and have benches to rest and enjoy the scenery.  These paths also happen to be very toddler and stroller friendly, if you are looking for a nice place to walk and explore with grandkids!  There are so many benefits to walking, even if it is only 10 minutes a day. Let’s start with the fact that it is free…

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Staying Active in the Winter

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Winter is long and not all of us can be snow birds and go somewhere warm for the winter. When you add in navigating the pandemic, winter can seem extra long. It may be hard to motivate yourself to go out in the cold weather or you may be fearful of falling/slipping on ice or driving in bad weather but it is still so important to remain active. Lack of activity and exercise can decrease strength, balance, mobility and increase your aches and pains. So enough about the negatives of winter! Let’s make it more enjoyable.  There are easy and…

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