The Pain of Falling

The Pain of Falling

By Fiona McMahon I want to talk about a health risk that is seldom thought of when we think about health, falls. According to the CDC, elderly men are the most likely to pass away from a fall. White men in particular, are at risk for falls and are 2.7 times more...
Exercising the Blues Away

Exercising the Blues Away

Winter can be a difficult time for many people, physically and emotionally. Bodies may hurt from the cold, or there may be feelings of anxiety and depression. Exercise can help ease all of these feelings, however. In a recent article on the Mayo Clinic website, the...
MuTu System Exercises with Wendy Powell

MuTu System Exercises with Wendy Powell

Our friend Wendy Powell, a postpartum recovery and fitness expert in the UK, has created MuTu System, a 12 week program to get your body back into health after pregnancy. It offers great explanations of posture, body mechanics and nutrition. Wedny has shared with us...
Exercising While Pregnant

Exercising While Pregnant

By Fiona McMahon, DPT If you were paying attention to the Boston Marathon this April you probably heard about 35-year-old Amy Keil of Minneapolis who ran the 26.2 mile course while 7.5 months pregnant. Reactions to pregnant women competing at a high level run the...

The Pain No One Wants to Talk About

By Fiona McMahon and Amy Stein Imagine if you will, Sheila. Sheila is an active 30-something who has just come into her own. She is moving up the ranks at work, she is in a stable and loving relationship, and is even thinking about having kids one day. Imagine Sheila...